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Bachelor of Physical Education

California State University - Dominguez Hills

Carson, United States
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: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): 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

First-time applicants: secondary school completed with a 2.5 GPA or better; transfer applicants: C average. English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
PTE 44
Duolingo 95) unless waived; financial affidavit for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary education (first-time) or some college coursework with C average (transfer); English proficiency unless waived; financial affidavit for I-20

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 44
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 5.5

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 admission requirements and available intakes for Physical Education. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,006 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Carson campus
Faculty or school	College of Health, Human Services & Nursing
Department	Department of Physical Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.