Initial CAPE Certification: Higher Education Track

All portions of the application must be completed online at one time so please be sure to have all of your information and required documentation available before you begin the application. The application cannot be saved nor returned at a later date. All portions of the application need to be submitted to and reviewed by the APENS Committee before an examination period will be scheduled. A checklist is provided to help you gather the documents needed and to guide you as you complete the application. Consider printing it for use.

❏ Complete Applicant Information section of online application
❏ Complete Evidence of Eligibility section of online application
- ❏ Provide evidence of professional preparation.
  - ❏ Graduate degree with major in physical education, adapted physical education, adapted physical activity, special education or a related area in a graduate program.
  - ❏ Completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours of coursework specific to adapted physical education across undergraduate and graduate degrees.
  - ❏ Send relevant college transcripts to APENS
  - ❏ If applicable, upload PDF copies of any or all current licenses or certificates you possess to teach physical education in your state.
- ❏ Provide evidence of professional service in higher education.
  - ❏ Record of a minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education.
  - ❏ Evidence of being the instructor of record for a minimum of 15 credit hours teaching the area of adapted physical education and/or supervising college/university students in practica, internships, and/or student teaching related to the direct instruction of students with disabilities in physical education environments (e.g., school environments, disability sports programs, adapted physical activity service-learning programs).
  - ❏ Upload signed copy of Endorsement of Experience by Supervisor/Administrator
❏ Complete Applicant Affidavit section of the online application
❏ Complete Acknowledgement of Examination Terms section of the online application

The NCPEID reserves the right to reject any application that does not meet eligibility criteria as documented in this application.

APENS Nondiscrimination Policy: It is the policy of the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) to comply with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination in the employment or service provision because of a person’s race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, or because of any other protected characteristic.

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Examination Fee

APENS Examination Fee - $250.00

If you intend to have this application paid for as part of an OSEP 84.325K scholarship (i.e., grant), please list the project director below.

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Adapted Physical Education Coursework

Please list the courses below that you believe address the requirement of a minimum of 15 semester hours (credit) specifically addressing the educational needs of individuals with disabilities including 9 semester hours (credits) in the area of adapted physical education. The semester hours (credit) may consist of undergraduate and graduate hours:

Course Prefix; Course No.; Course Title (and Course Catalog Description, if needed); University; Course Credits (please numerate a list of courses that apply)

For the coursework listed above in adapted physical education, an official academic transcript must be submitted. Photocopied transcripts are not acceptable. Transcripts must indicate the date of graduation and the degree awarded. All academic coursework must be in English or be accompanied by a notarized translation to English. Please upload or send a transcript for each of the Universities or Colleges indicated above. Transcripts being sent by the University or College directly should be emailed to ncpeid@gmail.com or mailed in hardcopy to APENS Chair, 1124 Park Center, Department of Physical Education, PO Box 2000, SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY 13045.

Upload your official academic transcript here

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 10 files.

Current Valid Teaching Certificate in Physical Education

1. In what state do you hold current certification to teach physical education?

2. Including physical education, what content areas are you certified to teach?

Upload copy of teaching license(s) or certificate(s) along with state codes if necessary

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 20 files.

Please include a PDF of any or all current licenses, certificates, or endorsements you possess to teach physical education in your state. Please note that your teaching certificate must be valid. If codes are used to identify content areas, please upload a copy of your state codes.

Please check each box to indicate you have read and acknowledge the following statements:

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I hereby authorize the APENS Chair, APENS Committee, and/or the relevant NCPEID officers, directors, committee members, employees, and agents to review my application for the CAPE certification

During the online examination, I authorize the proctors to monitor my exam period activities using strategies within their discretion (e.g., web-camera observations, use of LockDown Browser, and other techniques). I acknowledge failure to comply with these requirements before or during the examination may result in closure of the exam. I acknowledge that I will not communicate with others in any way during the examination.

In the case of in-person examinations, I authorize the proctors at my assigned test site to maintain a secure and proper test administration location within their discretion. I acknowledge that in this capacity the proctors may relocate me before or during the examination. I acknowledge that I will not communicate with other examinees in any way during the examination.

If I do anything that is unauthorized or prohibited by the NCPEID in connection with any APENS examination, I understand that my examination performance may be voided, and such activity may be the subject of legal action. In a case where my examination performance is voided, I will not receive a refund of the application fee, nor will I be credited for any future examination.

I understand that the NCPEID reserves the right to refuse administration of the in-person APENS examination if I do not have the proper identification (photo ID), or if in-person exam administration has already begun. If exam administration is refused, I understand I will not receive a refund of the application fee, nor will I be credited for any future examination.

I understand that I may only seek admission to sit for the APENS examination for the purpose of seeking CAPE certification, and for no other purpose. I will not disclose any information regarding the content of the examination, test questions, or test materials.

I understand that the review of the adequacy of examination materials will be limited to computing any scoring correction. I waive all further claims of examination review and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the above designated parties for any action taken pursuant to the rules and standards of the NCPEID with regard to this application and/or the APENS examination.

By entering your name below, you acknowledge that you have:
1) read and understand the entirety of this CAPE application,
2) provided honest and accurate responses to application questions, and
3) agree to abide by the terms set forth in this application.

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