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How to Register

Who Should Enroll in Adapted Physical Education?

Any person with a verifiable physical disability can enroll in APE classes. A physician must verify a person's diagnosis and the resulting physical limitations.

The APE program is designed to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to obtain the benefits of improved physical fitness. Adapted Physical Education exists to provide a fitness experience for those whom participation in a regular Physical Education setting would be inadvisable or impossible. In most cases, with its accessible facilities, adapted equipment, affordability, appropriate assistance, and knowledgeable staff, the De Anza College APE program provides students with disabilities the least restrictive learning environment.

People enrolled in the program are of all ages and backgrounds. Since the program is based upon individualized plans most classes have a wide variety of disability groups as well. It is not unusual to have a class of 20 enrolled with 10 to 15 different disabilities represented. Everyone performs his/her own program with minimal group participation. There are some classes in which students are generally enrolled based on a specific disability such as the Parkinson's class.

If someone is interested in Adapted Physical Education, but isn't quite sure, we encourage visiting the program to see things first hand. Visits and tours can be arranged by contacting Jim Haynes at (408)864-8954 or e-mail - HaynesJim@fhda.edu.

Registration for New and Returning Students

De Anza College operates on the quarter system with the start and finish of each quarter corresponding to the four seasons of the year. The fall, winter, spring quarters are twelve weeks long and the summer quarter is eight weeks. Registration usually takes place one or two months prior to the first day of the new quarter.

New and returning students wishing to enroll in APE classes should follow these steps:

• To obtain the registration materials:
  
  Go to the Disability Support Services (DSS) office in the Students and Community Services Building, (see map), or
  stop by PE 13 in the Physical Education area (see map), or
  Call the DSS office at (408) 864-8753 and forms will be mailed to you.
• New students must have their physician fill out and sign The Disability Verification form. Once completed, this form should be mailed or faxed to the DSS office at:
  De Anza College - Disability Support Services
  21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
  Cupertino, CA 95014
  Phone: (408) 864-8753
  FAX: (408) 864-5492
• Upon receipt of the completed Disability Verification form, a DSS staff person will call to set-up a registration appointment with one of the DSS counselors.
• During the registration appointment, new and returning students must submit a college admission form, any other required DSS forms, and payment before the process is complete and the student is enrolled.
• Space is usually very limited. New and Returning students may need to be flexible in their class.

FEES

The APE program is very affordable. Classes are $13.00 per unit. Students also pay the $36.00 enrollment fee for fall, winter, and spring quarters ($27.50 in summer). A student may wish to purchase a parking pass for $26.65 per quarter ($20.00 in summer) unless they have a state issued 'handicapped' placard. Some students in financial need may qualify for a Board of Governors Grant Waiver (BOGW) and should contact the Financial Aid office for more information at (408) 864-8718.

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