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Bachelor of Physical Education
- Lethbridge, Canada
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year degree with a teaching option and a general option, Centred on physical activity and movement.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Physical Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Teacher
- Fitness and wellness management
- Outdoor leadership
- Athlete development
- Sports and recreation management
- Movement science
- Performance analyst
- Personal or athletic trainer
Curriculum
- Four years with an honours option. The teaching option covers physical education fundamentals
- Curriculum planning
- Teaching methods and pedagogy
- With placement in educational settings for some coursework
- The general option gives basic professional preparation with flexible electives. Ten three-credit electives
- At least eight in a minor or discipline.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school qualification comparable to Canadian applicants
- Meeting the country-specific minimum average on the university's international requirements table
- Applicants with post-secondary study use the post-secondary route
- English proficiency required before registration.
Accepted academic background
International secondary/high school graduates (High School Admission Route) with the country qualification on the university table, Applicants with 6 or more transferable post-secondary courses (Post-Secondary Route), Second-degree applicants with a recognised 3- or 4-year degree
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section
- PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part)
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements for your country and the application deadlines. Apply online through ApplyAlberta and pay the 140 CAD application fee by credit card. Have official transcripts sent directly by the issuing school
- with certified translations if not in English or French. Show English language proficiency before registration. Ask the International Centre (the admissions office) about study permit steps.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,994, $25,994 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $140 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lethbridge Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Education |
| Department | Kinesiology and Physical Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | The University of Lethbridge offers competitive undergraduate admission scholarships, Some admission awards of CAD 1,000 require qualifying academic grades and admission timing. Award eligibility depends on the specific applicant, Academic performance and scholarship rules. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,994, $25,994 CAD per year. The application fee is $140 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,100 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section, PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21), Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part), Duolingo Cambridge 176.