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DAPE Primary Contact:<\/strong>
\nDr. Sherry Holloway
\n(218) 755-2223
\nsherry.holloway@bemidjistate.edu<\/div>\n

Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) prepares you to teach and empower people with a wide range of physical and developmental disabilities. You’ll learn how to adapt and modify physical education activities to promote movement, health and well-being. Through our fully online program, you’ll gain fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience in inclusive practice.<\/p>\n

Why Choose DAPE<\/h2>\n

There are lots of reasons to choose DAPE at 91心頭利, but here are our top three.<\/p>\n

Flexibility<\/h3>\n

91心頭利 offers an online licensure program in Developmental Adapted Physical Education<\/strong> (DAPE)<\/strong>. Our comprehensive coursework takes just 5 semesters to complete — making our program the perfect choice for undergraduates and in-service professionals.<\/p>\n

“Working in a cohort model helped connect with other professionals. Completing an online format for coursework gave me the flexibility I needed to gain the DAPE license.” — Carol, 2020 DAPE Licensure Graduate<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Career Advancement<\/h3>\n

The program prepares physical education teacher candidates to complete an endorsement and qualify to add a licensure approved by the MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). The added licensure broadens their scope of practice within the K-12 schools of Minnesota to include PreK-age 21 for students who qualify for DAPE.<\/p>\n

“The program allowed me to work full-time and get my DAPE license. Building content knowledge of inclusive practices under the guidance of a licensed mentor with focus on real-life settings was exactly what I was looking for.” — Chris, 2021 DAPE Licensure Graduate<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hands-On Learning<\/h3>\n

Practical hours are embedded into our course curriculum. You will have many opportunities to work directly with students in the community under the guidance of a licensed mentor.<\/p>\n

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DAPE Curriculum and Requirements<\/h2>\n

Our cohort model program brings you together with other DAPE learners, creating PE-focused discussions that are directly relevant to your training or your advancing career. Students will work directly with highly experienced BSU faculty to ensure program readiness and completion.<\/p>\n

The DAPE core content standards are met through successful completion of six courses (15 credits). DAPE core content standards are completed through the following course sequence. <\/strong>(A flexible start may be allowed for qualifying candidates in the summer semester.)<\/p>\n

Pathway to Add-on Minnesota DAPE Teacher Licensure<\/h3>\n

Candidates concurrently in an initial license in a K-12 physical education program take 4000-level courses.<\/p>\n

Candidates with a K-12 physical education license take 5000-level courses.<\/p>\n

5000-level courses can be transferred to complete a masters degree.<\/p>\n

Required Physical Education Courses<\/h4>\n

Required Credits: 15<\/p>\n

Required GPA: 2.50<\/p>\n

Complete the following courses:<\/p>\n