Graduate Certificate in Adapted Physical Activity at Rowan University

The Adapted Physical Activity is a Graduate Certificate degree offered by Rowan University at its main campus in Glassboro , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from September 5, 2026.

About Graduate Certificate in Adapted Physical Activity

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The COGS in Adapted Physical Activity supports students and practitioners in the fields of health and physical education, exercise science, personal training, orientation and mobility, special education, physical therapy, and occupational therapy to gain continuing education and certification in adapted physical activity. This program prepares students to sit for national certification exams across three professional bodies. Choice of certification would depend on prior certifications and Bachelor's level programs of study. There are currently no New Jersey state certifications in adapted physical activity, so national certification is the only viable option. The Certificate of Graduate Study in Adapted Physical Activity is designed to prepare students for the following exams:

Adapted Physical Education National Standards Certified Adapted Physical Educator for those with physical education teaching certifications
American College of Sports Medicine/ National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT) for students who previously studied exercise science, occupational therapy, or physical therapy, or who have personal training certifications
Blaze Sports Certified Adaptive Recreation & Sports Specialist for individuals who have no prior exercise science background.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Adapted Physical Activity at Rowan University

Entry Requirements

Application fee: $65 (USD) non-refundable
*There are no waivers available.
College Transcript and Copy of Original Degree – If you have completed more than one degree, all academic credentials should be submitted. Additionally, if your document is not translated to English a certified English translation is required.
Standardized English language test score – a TOEFL minimum score of 70, IELTS minimum score of 6.0, PTE minimum score of 50 or Duolingo test minimum score of 120 for traditional admissions.
* If you don't meet the English required scores please see Conditional Admissions
Professional resume/CV
Recommendations – a minimum of 2 are required for Master’s programs, and a minimum of 3 are required for Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs.
Statement of professional objectives – Provide reasons for pursuing the program applied. Describe how you will use this program to reach your career goes, and educational goals beyond the master’s level if applicable. Students should also identify personal qualities that they want the committee to see in them, such as leadership, concerns for others, talent, etc.
You can upload the required documents to your application portal once you submit your application. Additional items may be required depending on the program applied.

English Requirements

PTEMin 50
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Fee Information

Application Fee 65

How to Apply

Go to apply.rowan.edu/apply to complete the online application.
Invite your recommenders, and let them know they can submit their recommendation electronically.
Review specific requirements when selecting your program of choice.
Share your standardized English language test score with Rowan University – Rowan’s TOEFL code is 2515, Rowan’s Pearson Test of English (PTE) code is M7V. For Duolingo , please add Rowan University to your “My Colleges” list. Official IELTS score reports can be verified with the TRF# in the bottom right corner. International students must submit standardized test scores unless they are exempt (View Language Policy).
Review Rowan University’s International Admissions Policies

Graduate Certificate in Adapted Physical Activity at Rowan University

Rowan University

United States of America, Glassboro