About this Program

The four-course sequence Graduate Certificate in adapted physical education is designed for individuals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in working with students with disabilities and are practicing or planning to teach in school-based physical education settings.

Program Highlights

  • Current full-time teachers can receive tuition discount on getting the certificate

  • Evening courses designed to fit into the schedules of in-service teachers

  • Award-winning faculty members provide intimate mentoring

  • Courses based on current empirical research that encourages students to think critically about the field

At a Glance
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Certificate
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from Â鶹´«Ã½'s Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

$101,320 annual Median Salary
Average (4% to 7%) Projected Growth
23,500 Projected Job Openings

Coaches and Scouts

$44,890 Median Salary
Much faster than average (11% or higher) Projected Growth
39,900 Projected Job Openings

Adapted Physical Education Teacher

$63,950 Median Salary
Average (4% to 7%) Projected Growth
3,200 Projected Job Openings

Physical Education Teacher

$66,930 annual Median Salary
Faster than average (8% to 10%) Projected Growth
7,300 Projected Job Openings

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Adapted Physical Education (Graduate Certificate) at Â鶹´«Ã½?
Students entering the Certificate program in Adapted Physical Education (Graduate Certificate) should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.
  • Degree seeking graduate-level students admitted to the certificate program must meet Â鶹´«Ã½ requirements for graduate admission: an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution. Those whose native language is not English must submit a minimum score of 230 on the computer-based TOEFL or 80 on the TOEFL iBT.

  • Individuals not seeking graduate-level degrees admitted to the certificate program must have a completed baccalaureate degree (or equivalent).

Cost of Attendance

We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance. 

Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $620
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $642
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,486

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Â鶹´«Ã½, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.

Tuition Discount

Current full-time teachers can receive a tuition discount while working toward certificate completion.

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