Minor in Adapted Physical Activity
Offered by Physical and Health EducationAs a minor in the Adapted Physical Activity program, you will gain experience working with children and adults with disabilities in a variety of settings. As an APA minor, you will have a competitive advantage in the job market, when applying for graduate school, or choosing your career. Moreover, the minor in APA serves as excellent preparation for SRU's Master of Science in Adapted Physical Activity program.
Why Choose Adapted Physical Activity?
If you learn by doing and want to help others, then the minor in Adapted Physical Activity (APA) is for you.
Coursework revolves around practicing classroom learning in the community. With the experience you obtain by working closely with people with disabilities in every class, you'll be ready for the next stage of your career.
APA curriculum emphasizes health and wellness for people with disabilities in the following environments:
- aquatics
- disability sport
- equestrian
- fitness
- physical activity
Further, you will have the opportunity to travel with faculty to local, national, and international conferences to present and participate in undergraduate research projects.
What Will You Learn?
In the APA minor, you will learn to modify and adapt skills and activities for individuals with disabilities to promote a lifetime of physical activity and wellness. You will also develop professionalism, advocacy, and leadership in a variety of settings, including aquatic environments, equestrian facilities, and fitness, sport, senior, and community recreation centers.
Careers In Adapted Physical Activity
Career opportunities in Adapted Physical Activity exist in a variety of settings, including:
- Adapted dance teachers
- Adapted physical education teachers
- Adapted physical fitness trainers
- Athletic Trainers
- Coaches for adapted sports
- Occupational therapy
- Physical and Health Education teachers
- Physical therapy
- Physician Assistants
- Prosthetics
- Public health specialists
- Recreational Therapy specialists
- Special Education teachers
- Transition specialists
Clubs & Organizations
- Adapted Physical Activity Council (APAC)
- Special Olympics
- Storm Harbor Equestrian Center
- VIP Sports