M.Ed. in Kinesiology - Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities
With a master's degree in Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities, you can learn how to use the power of physical education to make a difference in the lives of students who need it the most. This is a full- or part-time program that is offered in Charlottesville only.
““At the UVA Kinesiology Department, professors make an effort to know and mentor you. Classmates want to study, commiserate, and have fun together. Everyone here is cheering for your success.”
– Caitlin McDaniel, M.Ed. Candidate, Kinesiology - Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities
The Master’s Program in Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities at the University of Virginia is a one-year program that includes two summers and two semesters (fall and spring). Coursework is taught by internationally known experts in the fields of Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities, special education and early childhood special education. The program is best known for its emphasis on practical experiences. Students serve as adapted physical education specialists and have the opportunity to work with occupational and physical therapists in local Albemarle County Public Schools. They also have opportunities to make presentations at major conferences.
Most of our Master's students pursue positions as adapted or general physical education specialists in public or private schools. Adapted physical education specialists either work as an itinerant APE specialist for a school district or as the APE specialist at a special school for children with disabilities. A number of our graduates each year choose to pursue additional graduate work in occupational and physical therapy. Occasionally graduates of the Master's program also become special education teachers (they have to take additional coursework to get certified to teach special education).
Program Details
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March 15 for the first review of applications. Applications will be accepted until June 1 on a space-available basis. Applicants must select “summer” as their term of entry. Decisions will be available 6 weeks after the deadline.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required materials are submitted by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be read and may be cancelled if left incomplete. Materials should be tracked using the checklist in the application.
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Most of our Master's students pursue positions as adapted or general physical education specialists in public or private schools. Adapted physical education specialists either work as an itinerant APE specialist for a school district or as the APE specialist at a special school for children with disabilities. A number of our graduates each year choose to pursue additional graduate work in occupational and physical therapy. Occasionally graduates of the Master's program also become special education teachers (they have to take additional coursework to get certified to teach special education).
The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only. The Undergraduate Record and Graduate Record represent the official repository for academic program requirements. These publications may be found at http://records.ureg.virginia.edu/index.php.