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About APE

Programs Within Adapted Physical Education

  • On-Campus Gym classes
  • On-Campus Pool classes
  • Prevention and Care of Back Disorders
  • Parkinson's Disease Exercise Class
  • Off-Campus Classes for Older Adults with Disabilities
  • HOPE/APE Classes
  • Disabled Students Unlimited (DSU) Club Field Trips

Program History and Description

The Adapted Physical Education (APE) program began in 1973 with 15 students in one class taught by a part-time instructor named Steve Sellitti. Dr. Sellitti is now the Dean of Special Education and the APE program enrolls over 600 students every quarter in more than 25 classes taught by three full-time and four part-time faculty supported by four full-time staff and 10 to 15 student assistants. The main program is run in a 4000 sq. ft. dedicated gym filled with regular and adapted exercise equipment.

The APE program offers a broad range of courses to meet the fitness needs of students with disabilities. These include aquatics, strength development, and total fitness exercise programs. Curriculum is designed to accommodate individual programs as well as appropriate group instruction. Classes are offered in the community, including a class for students with Parkinson's disease and older adults with disabilities.

The APE is one of four programs that comprise the Special Education Division. The other programs are:

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