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Bachelor of Physical Education

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, 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 equivalent with transcripts; English proof (IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 45 or Duolingo 95) unless exempt; passport copy; ACT/SAT optional (used for scholarships and placement). Source: https://semo.edu/international/admissions/freshman and /policies
No minimum published for international first-year applicants

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent for first-year applicants (credentials by country listed at https://semo.edu/international/admissions/academic-requirements); transfer applicants with post-secondary study apply as transfer

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 95
PTE Academic 64
Duolingo 125
IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,410 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Cape Girardeau
Faculty or school	College of Education, Health and Human Studies
Department	Allied Health, Kinesiology & Sport Sciences; School of Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International merit scholarship awards may be available based on academic performance and admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.