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Bachelor of Physical Education Teaching

University of Northern Iowa

  • Cedar Falls, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Northern Iowa campus

About the program

Teacher preparation for K-12 physical education.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Physical Education Teaching. Strengthen scientific reasoning
  • interpretation of research evidence
  • and effective presentation of findings through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.

Career outcomes

  • K-12 physical education teacher

Curriculum

  • 120 hours. First aid
  • anatomy and physiology
  • motor learning
  • biomechanics
  • exercise physiology
  • positive learning environment
  • assessment
  • adapted physical education and student teaching.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed secondary school with transcripts (generally 3.0+ GPA on a 4.0 scale); transfer applicants submit all university transcripts; proof of English; financial documents. SAT/ACT not required.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (high school) with transcripts; transfer applicants submit all university transcripts; financial documents required

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 52
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • High School Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Evidence
  • Financial Documents

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$23,029 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCedar Falls
Faculty or schoolCollege of Social and Behavioral Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Kinesiology, Allied Health and Human Services
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInternational Scholars Award: eligible first-year or transfer students are automatically considered for 2000-5000 USD per year based on academic performance, typically GPA 3.0 or higher. Additional competitive awards may require applications.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.