Adapted Physical Education Funding

Grant Supported Program

The Kinesiology Master’s with a focus in Adapted Physical Education at Cal Poly Humboldt was awarded a 1.25 million dollar federally funded grant by the Office of Special Education Programs. This grant is designed to provide full financial support (tuition, fees, and a stipend) for students who have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and are interested in working towards a teaching credential and master’s degree in Kinesiology. This is an interdisciplinary program that requires students to complete a Teaching Credential in either Secondary Education - Physical Education or Education Specialist Credential (special education) and complete course work for the adapted physical education added authorization (APEAA), as well as a master’s degree in Kinesiology in a two year program.

Project Equip will graduate 40 highly qualified teachers over a 5-year span. Students who are interested in applying for this program should contact Dr. Jill Anderson (jp319@humboldt.edu) or Dr. David Adams (dha13@humboldt.edu) for more information. 

A Service Obligation is Required

If you are accepted into the program and receive funding, you will be required to work with students with disabilities in at least 50% of the classes you teach in the public schools. This requirement is based on the number of years funded (2 years funded, 4 years of service required). The National Center on Service Obligations (NCSO) is responsible for tracking the service obligations of scholars/obligates funded by our grant.  You will also be required to update NCSO annually with your contact and employment information. Visit https://pdp.ed.gov/OSEP/Institution for complete information about the service obligation process.

Academic Year and Summer Programs

Students may apply for funding for the academic year program or the summer program of the program. Academic year grant recipients receive funding for a maximum of six semesters, for stipend awards, books, and travel to conferences.

Apply for Scholarships by clicking the Quick Link on myHumboldt.