Physical Education, BS - Adapted Sport Education Area

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.

 

 

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 careers in coaching, recreational programming or other roles that support adaptive sports and physical activity. 

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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.