The National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) was founded in 1975 by a group of higher education professionals committed to advancing personnel preparation, research, demonstration projects, and service in adapted physical education and adapted physical activity.
NCPEID's mission is to promote, stimulate, and encourage legislative mandates, professional preparation, advocacy, and research in physical activity, physical education, and recreation for individuals with disabilities. NCPEID supports the development of high-quality programs and services and disseminates professional information to assist its members.
NCPEID and HK have partenered to develop and publish the Adapted Physical Education National Standards and the credentialing exams for Higher Education and Practitioner Certified Adapted Physical Education (CAPE) certifications.