Analysis of Graduate Programs in Adapted Physical Education in the United States

Autor/inn/en	Nichols, Chad; Block, Martin E.; Wilson, Wesley J.
Titel	Analysis of Graduate Programs in Adapted Physical Education in the United States
Quelle	In: International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education, 3 (2019) 2, S.47-57 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Nichols, Chad)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2471-1616
DOI	10.1080/24711616.2018.1535262
Schlagwörter	Adapted Physical Education; Graduate Study; Students with Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Program Descriptions; Practicums; Teacher Education Programs; Physical Education Teachers; Universities; Admission Criteria; Enrollment; Standards; Alignment (Education); Graduation Requirements; Outcomes of Education; California; Michigan; Ohio; New York; Hawaii; Illinois; Louisiana; Massachusetts; Minnesota; Nebraska; New Hampshire; New Mexico; North Carolina; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Texas; Utah; Virginia; Wisconsin + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Student; Students; Disability; Disabilities; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Behinderung; Physical handicap; Körperbehinderung; Practicum; Praktikum; Praktika; Physical education; Physical training; Teacher; Teachers; Sportlehrer; University; Universität; Admission; Admission procedures; Zulassungsbedingung; Zulassungsverfahren; Zulassung; Einschulung; Standard; Abschlussordnung; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Kalifornien; Master-Studiengang
Abstract	Graduate programs in adapted physical education (APE) prepare individuals to work with students with disabilities in the physical education setting. However, these APE graduate programs vary widely throughout the country, and there has never been a systematic effort to identify and analyze these programs. Therefore, the purpose of this exploratory, descriptive study is to identify all graduate APE programs in the United States, gather descriptive data about these programs, and look for commonalities and differences across programs. The study identified 40 programs in 19 different states that provide training in APE beyond the bachelor level. Basic information, such as number of students, APE courses taught, practicum experiences, and entrance and completion requirements, was collected through the use of a survey and internet searches. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results found the structure and organization of graduate APE programs varied considerably throughout the country. The number of APE courses required to complete graduate APE programs ranged from 2-9 courses. All 39 programs contained a practicum experience, but the location of the practicum experience (e.g., classroom, community, swim & gym) and the amount of time spent working with individuals with disabilities varied considerably between programs. Data provide a basic understanding of what graduate APE programs are available and the types of courses and practica experiences offered. Suggestions for standardization of programs are presented. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01