What makes the UWL APE program unique?
• We are part of Center of Excellence designated for the Department of Exercise and Sport Science by the University of Wisconsin System. • Wisconsin only 1 of 14 states that possesses a separate teaching license in APE. • UW-L has three doctoral level faculty members contributing to this comprehensive APE teacher preparation program. • APE teacher preparation is closely affiliated with the Center on Disability Health and Adapted Physical Activity (http://www.uwlax.edu/sah/ess/sape/html/spp.htm). The Center provides numerous opportunities for professional development, community service, research, and networking connections for future endeavors. • Excellent state, national, and international reputations for APE teacher preparation. • Comprehensive program based on theory and best practices, and accompanied by numerous supervised service-learning experiences in the real-world. • Relationships with numerous disability related organizations and community agencies that provide future teacher
