SJCC: Adaptive PE Program Guide
Fostering Independence through Kinesiology in San Jose
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🏛️ Program Overview 🏋️ Course Flexibility 📝 Enrollment Steps 🧭 Where to Find Them 🎥 Video Facility Tour🏛️ Program Overview
San Jose City College (SJCC) offers a robust Adapted Physical Education (APE) program through a partnership between Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and the Kinesiology department. Their goal is to help individuals with functional limitations improve their cardiovascular health, muscular strength, and overall flexibility.
🏋️ Course Flexibility
A major benefit of the SJCC program is the choice between transferable credit and repeatable non-credit courses:
- Credit (Transferable): Courses like APE-056E (Weight Training) and APE-030E (Fitness for Life) are perfect for students pursuing a degree.
- Non-Credit (Repeatable): Courses like APE-500 (Body Conditioning) and APE-501 (Swimming) focus on lifelong fitness and can be repeated indefinitely to maintain mobility.
📝 Enrollment Requirements
Because these are "Educational Assistance" courses, specific documentation is required before the first day of class:
- Verification of Disability (VAD): This can be an IEP, 504 plan, or a letter from your doctor.
- Medical Referral Form: A physician must sign the APE health verification form to ensure the exercises are safe for your specific condition.
- SAS Registration: You must be a registered student with Student Accessibility Services to access these classes.
🧭 Navigation & Facilities
Classes take place within the SJCC gym and aquatic facilities. The campus is well-equipped with accessible parking and modern, wide-entry locker rooms.
If you're new to the campus, start at the Robert N. Chang Student Center (SC-106). This is where the SAS office is located and they can provide a campus map specifically highlighting the most accessible routes to the gym and pool areas.