Minor in Adapted Physical Activity
The Minor in Adapted Physical Activity is designed to enable students to plan, implement, and advocate for developmentally appropriate physical activities for people with a variety of physical and cognitive disabilities in schools, fitness centers, recreation centers, and residential facilities. Practical application is stressed in this minor; students will participate in approximately 200 hours of hands-on work. The minor prepares those in HPE-teacher certification to be eligible for the APENS (Adapted Physical Education National Standards) exam but is open to any WCU students who meet the prerequisites. Other certifications are offered within various courses.
Students must complete a minimum of six credits of advanced standing coursework in their minor.*
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| KIN 253 | 3 | |
| KIN 254 | Introduction to Disability Studies 1 | 3 |
| HPE 205 | Strategies for Inclusion in Health & Physical Education 1 | 3 |
| HPE 206 | Adapted Physical Education & Health for Students with Disabilities Curriculum & Instruction + Field 1 | 3 |
| KIN 360 | 1 | 3 |
| KIN 362 | 1 | 3 |
| Optional Course | ||
| KIN 400 | 3 | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 18 | |
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These courses are also requirements of the Health and Physical Education major.
*Advanced standing coursework is defined as any 300-level course or above and specific 200-level courses identified by the department.
