Kinesiology B.S.
Teaching Credential
ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST CREDENTIAL
Requirements (16 units)
Admission to the Program
In addition to meeting the general requirements of the university for admission as a postbaccalaureate student, admission to the Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential program requires the following:
1. A valid California teaching credential authorizing the teaching of physical education.
Recommendation for the Adapted Physical Education Credential:
In addition to completing the adapted physical education program requirements and credential coursework, the candidate must successfully complete the following requirements to receive a recommendation for the Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential.
1. Verification of subject matter competence by one of the following:
a. completion of an equivalent California-approved single subject matter preparation program in physical education verified in writing by authorized personnel;
b. original verification of a passing score on the CSET examination for Physical Education;
c. completion of an approved subject matter preparation program offered on this campus or an approved subject matter preparation program at another California campus, verified in writing by authorized personnel;
2. Documentation of a minimum of 100 hours of fieldwork experience in Adapted Physical Education in compliance with the Standards of the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing;
3. Completion of student teaching in adapted physical education and physical education at:
a. CSUSB or an equivalent California campus with an approved single subject matter adapted physical education preparation program verified in writing by authorized personnel, or
b. a California Public School verified in writing by authorized personnel with one year of demonstrated effective teaching in adapted physical education;
4. Completion of the final written exit examination and exit interview with the adapted physical education coordinator at CSUSB;
5. Consult the coordinator of adapted physical education for current information about this credential as pending state legislation may require curricular changes.
Credential Requirements (16 units)
Upper-division requirements (16 units)
1. ESPE 530. Psychology and Education of Exceptional Individuals (4)
2. KINE 330. Movement Skill Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities (4)
3. Eight units chosen from:
KINE 331A. Topics in Adapted Physical Education: Adapted Aquatics (2)
KINE 331B. Topics in Adapted Physical Education: Physical Disabilities (2)
KINE 331C. Topics in Adapted Physical Education: Disabilities in Learning (2)
KINE 331D. Topics in Adapted Physical Education: Disabilities in Communication (2)
KINE 331E. Topics in Adapted Physical Education: Severe and Profound Disabilities (2)
SINGLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL
The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology is approved as a single subject matter teaching credential program. In addition to the requirements of the major, students must complete certain prerequisites to the teacher education program. For information about the professional education component, admission to the teacher education program or specific requirements for the single subject matter waiver program, contact the Credentials Office (C.A.S.E.).
Please refer to the University catalog at http://catalog.csusb.edu for official information.