Practitioner CAPE Initial Exam Retest

Before you begin your retest
Please ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria before purchasing your retest, as this exam is nonrefundable after 7 days or if the exam has been completed. You will be required to provide information regarding your degree, coursework, and teaching experience when submitting your exam. An APENS committee member will verify the submitted documentation after a certificate is issued and reserves the right to withdraw the certification if information is found to be inaccurate.

Valid Teaching License

• You must hold a valid teaching license in Physical Education, Health and Physical Education, or Adapted Physical Education

Coursework Completion

• You must provide documentation of at least twelve semester credit hours focused on the educational needs of individuals with disabilities.
• At least nine of these credit hours must be in Adapted Physical Education
• All coursework will be verified by an APENS Committee member.

Instructional Experience

• You must document a minimum of two hundred instructional hours in Adapted Physical Education.
• These hours will be verified by a member of the APENS Committee.

Exam Requirement 

• The exam includes 100 multiple-choice questions that assess essential knowledge of the APENS standards. 
• Applicants have three hours to complete the exam. 
• Questions are drawn from all fifteen APENS areas, reflecting the domains defined in the APENS manual. 
• You must pass the exam with a 65% score or higher before CAPE certification can be awarded.

The National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) plays a leading role in shaping the direction of adapted physical education and adapted physical activity nationwide.

NCPEID, formerly known as National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPERID), 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.

Membership is open to individuals engaged in professional preparation, research, advocacy, or program development related to physical education, physical activity, and recreation for individuals with disabilities. University faculty, public school professionals, residential and community-based practitioners, and professionals in related fields are encouraged to join and contribute to NCPEID’s mission to advance equitable, high-quality opportunities for individuals with disabilities.