Adapted Physical Activity Certificate of Graduate Study
The Certificate of Graduate Study (C.O.G.S.) in Adapted Physical Activity at Rowan University supports students and practitioners in the fields of health and physical education, exercise science, personal training, orientation and mobility, special education, physical therapy, and occupational therapy to gain continuing education and certification in adapted physical activity.
Why choose Rowan’s adapted physical activity certificate program?
This program prepares students to sit for national certification exams across three professional bodies. Choice of certification would depend on prior certifications and Bachelor’s level programs of study.
There are currently no New Jersey state certifications in adapted physical activity, so national certification is the only viable option. The Certificate of Graduate Study in Adapted Physical Activity is designed to prepare students for the following exams:
- Adapted Physical Education National Standards Certified Adapted Physical Educator for those with physical education teaching certifications
- American College of Sports Medicine/ National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT) for students who previously studied exercise science, occupational therapy, or physical therapy, or who have personal training certifications
- Blaze Sports Certified Adaptive Recreation & Sports Specialist for individuals who have no prior exercise science background.
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Studying adapted physical activity at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The Adapted Physical Activity Certificate of Graduate Study (C.O.G.S.) is a part-time program offered in a face-to-face format at our Glassboro, NJ campus. It requires the completion of 12 graduate semester hours (4 courses).
- 4 Courses / 12 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: No
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements URL: No
Required Courses: 12 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| HPE 00552 | Curriculum & Assessment in Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| HPE 00553 | Community-Based Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| HPE 00554 | Pathology of Disability of the Adapted Physical Activity Specialist | 3 |
| CASE 90534 | Disability Studies | 3 |
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation, or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- No application fee required
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
- One letter of recommendation
- Letter of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information, which attests to applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree.
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Tuition and Aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
Review graduate financial aid resources at Rowan.
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