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Bachelor of Physical Education

Brock University

St. Catharines, Canada
4 years
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: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): 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

Senior secondary school credential appropriate for university entry in the home country
An academically rigorous Grade 12 year
Grade 12 university-preparatory prerequisites for the chosen program
Minimum B- average (higher for some programs)
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 110
PTE 58).

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary school credential for university entry in the home country, academically rigorous Grade 12 year, programme prerequisites at Grade 12 university-preparatory level

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
A passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review eligibility and deadlines for Physical Education. Prepare academic records
identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$37,634 - $39,311, $38,500 CAD
Application fee	$130 CAD
Deposit	$500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Department	Department of Physical Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	20
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.