What you will study
UCM's Bachelor of Physical Education in Adapted Sport Education gives you the professional
knowledge in both physical education and special education to pursue a graduate degree
or land a career in your chosen field.
Your Physical Education degree is customized to your interests and goals, giving you
the flexibility to create your own career path. You’ll take coursework that includes
hands-on experiences and life-changing moments.
Some of our most popular courses include:
- Adapted Physical Education: Work directly with students with disabilities as a part of your Sport Education degree.
- Education of the Exceptional Child: Learn methods and techniques for teaching exceptional children and gain professional
knowledge through a field experience.
- Special Projects in Coeducational Physical Education: Participate in an individual or group study in special areas of interest to you.
Graduate with the knowledge and skills to recognize and demonstrate best practices
in working with and teaching special populations. You’ll gain experience in addressing
problems related to the professions of adapted sports, health promotion and health
care.
Excellence in Physical Education
- Physical Education degree program graduates from the University of Central Missouri
successfully get jobs, with a placement rate of more than 90% in public and private
schools.
Unique learning opportunities in the Adapted Sport Education degree program
At the University of Central Missouri, you can pursue hands-on opportunities with
the Physical Education degree in Adapted Sport Education through faculty collaboration,
field-based course activities and internships.
- Internships: Develop skills for your chosen career pathway. Students in this Sport Education degree
have worked in a variety of settings, including schools, community organizations and
nonprofits such as Special Olympics.
- Facilities: Work with technology and equipment in our gyms and state-of-the-art spaces, including
the Human Performance Lab, Biomechanics Lab and Clinical Exercise Physiology Lab.
- Adapted Physical Education: Work with our THRIVE students with disabilities in a movement setting and create
unforgettable moments.
When you take your learning beyond the classroom, you’ll be better qualified for competitive
physical education jobs and better prepared for graduate school and other career advancement
possibilities in the field.
What can you do with a Physical Education degree in Adapted Sport Education from UCM?
A Physical Education bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Missouri can
help you get a job immediately after graduation or get into grad school.
By specializing in Adapted Sport Education, you could work in the public school system
as a paraprofessional or pursue a variety of other career paths, including teaching
and coaching.
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Financial assistance options for your Adapted Sport Education degree
A Physical Education degree from the University of Central Missouri is worth the investment,
no matter which career path you choose. UCM offers a variety of resources to help
you finance your college education, such as scholarships, assistantships, grants and awards.
In addition to affordable tuition, we offer several scholarships for students pursuing
a Physical Education degree, including Adapted Sport Education.
Make a Difference
Work with our THRIVE students
Pursue your goals and gain professional experience while positively impacting the
lives of students with disabilities in our THRIVE program.
How We THRIVE
The Student Experience
College life outside the classroom
Get more from your Physical Education degree in Adapted Sport Education through social
and career-focused clubs, including:
- American College of Sports Medicine Conference
- Involvement Fair
- Physical Education Majors
- Student Athletics Activities Club
- Youth Excited About Sports (Y.E.S.)
Explore Your Options
A First-of-Its-Kind Program
Flexible and customizable to your goals and interests
At the University of Central Missouri, we'll work with you to understand your goals,
so you can design your course of study in this unique Sport Education degree program.
Graduate on time and well-prepared to immediately start your career or get into grad
school.
Course Guide
Putting You on the Path to Success
Academic and career advising
Receive personal support in your Bachelor of Physical Education in Adapted Sport Education
through academic success advising, faculty mentorship and dedicated career services.
Our team is here to help you as you pursue your Sport Education degree and beyond,
from planning your coursework and securing an internship to applying to graduate school
and finding career opportunities.
Meet Our Advisors
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