Persons seeking graduate level adapted physical education (APE) professional development can pursue the Master of Science degree in physical education teaching with an emphasis in teaching APE. This is a practitioner oriented program for teachers seeking additional expertise, evidence-based content knowledge, technology skills, and clinical experiences in physical education for PK-12 students with disabilities in general and/or specially designed physical education classes.<br><br>Candidates may elect to certify their program and receive UWL endorsement for a WI K-12 APE teaching license. Graduates of the program are primarily hired by school districts as adapted and/or general physical education teachers. These teachers are often employed as itinerant (traveling) APE specialists within a district and may teach students from grades PK-12 in several schools. Graduates are hired throughout the United States to serve as APE instructional leaders for school districts.<br><br>Roles commonly performed in school districts by these APE professionals include:<br><br>Teaching at early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary levels<br>Serving as itinerant or traveling APE teachers at several schools within a school district<br>Collaborating with special education and related service personnel<br>Teaching students with disabilities in one-on-one, small group, or large group classes<br>Preparing paraprofessionals/teaching assistants for supervised APE instruction<br>Consulting with general physical education teachers and special education staff<br>Team teaching in inclusive settings while assisting general physical education teachers<br>Assessing physical and motor development for IEP planning and implementation<br>Designing and monitoring measurable IEP goals and objectives<br>Using evidence-based teaching strategies, including instructional technologies<br>Transitioning students from school-based to community-based instruction leading to healthy and active lifestyles<br>Coaching school and community-based sport programs for students with and without disabilities<br>The APE graduate program can be completed while students are enrolled either full-time or on a part-time basis.