Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE)

With a DAPE license, you are authorized to provide evaluation and specially designed instruction in physical education to eligible students from prekindergarten through age 21 who have needs in the areas of physical fitness; motor fitness; fundamental motor skills and patterns; or skills in aquatics, dance, individual and group games, and sports. Teachers must collaborate and consult with families, other classroom and special education teachers, and specialized service providers in designing and implementing individualized physical education programming as specified in a child’s individualized education program (IEP) plan.