Back to search
BachelorRecommended
Bachelor of Physical Education
- Pittsburg, 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: yes
- Placement support: yes
- 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
- High school diploma or accredited international college records with a 2.5/4.0 GPA
- SAT/ACT not required
- Bank statement and Statement of Financial Information for the I-20.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
High school diploma (or equivalent) with minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA, Or accredited international college/university records with 2.5/4.0.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 68 (15 per section)
- IELTS 6.0 (5.0 per band)
- PTE Academic 47
- Duolingo 100 (100 per section)
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Physical Education. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,228 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Pittsburg, Kansas) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education |
| Department | Health, Human Performance and Recreation |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Pittsburg State University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,228 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,767 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 68 (15 per section), IELTS 6.0 (5.0 per band), PTE Academic 47, Duolingo 100 (100 per section).