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ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Adapted Physical Education State Mandate (yes/no) Yes
Adapted Physical Education (state regulations definition) 609 292-2070 or 292-2045 (teacher licensing) 1:30-3:30 pm
Adapted Physical Education State Regulations (yes/no).
If yes, please list the citation or web site where the materials can be accessed.
yes
State Director of Special Education Barbara Gantwerk 609 633-6833
State Director/Representative of Physical Education  
Number of school aged children with disabilities 12,027 (2001)
Number of state certified Physical Educators:  
Number of state certified Adapted Physical Educators:  
APENS State Coordinator Information  
Total nationally certified CAPEs within state  
State/Regional Parent Advocacy Information Statewide Parent Advocacy Network 1 800 654-7726
State Special Education Resources (e.g., CEC, TASH)  
State Assistive Technology Information: N/A
State Early Childhood Special Education information: 0-3 Dept of Health

3-21 Barbara Tkach (609) 292-2912

State Disability Sport Organizations/contacts:
Special Olympics
N/A Call 1 800 654-7726

Disability Sport Organizations (e.g., USCPAA, USABA, Wheelchair sports USA)

N/A

A project sponsored by
APENS/NCPERID
Adapted Physical Education National Standards
National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities
Email: APENS@Cortland.edu
Web: http://www.cortland.edu/APENS