Overview

Program Overview

All students interested in health and physical education will enter B.S.H.P.E. Health and Physical Education Major at Ohio University as a premajor.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

A degree in Health and Physical Education prepares students at Ohio University to teach health and physical education from prekindergarten through grade twelve. Ohio teacher licensure is dependent upon students' scores on sections of the Ohio Assessments for Educators exam (Assessment of professional knowledge, multi-age and physical education content knowledge, and Health content knowledge).

Aside from a teaching career in health and physical education, a bachelor's of science in health and physical education prepares students for employment in a variety of physical activity settings and provides a foundation for graduate level programs (e.g., coaching interscholastic athletics, youth services, campus, etc.).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Skill and Fitness for Coaches and Physical Educators
Biomechanics
Health Education
Principles and Methods of Teaching Early Childhood Physical Education
Techniques and Tactics of Sport
Methods of Teaching Adolescent and Young Adult Physical Education & Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Health Education View 181 other Bachelors in Health Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission into the major is a competitive process requiring the student to formally apply to the major and be accepted, upon completion of the following:
- Must achieve 3.0 CUM GPA or higher for admission into the major
- Must maintain 2.75 CUM GPA or higher after admission into the major.
- Must complete all prerequisite coursework in specific order to advance into the major.
- Must repeat major coursework if the grade is below a C (2.0)
- Must complete all skill and fitness program assessments
- Must demonstrate appropriate levels of professionalism (Assessed throughout the program)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

24838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24838 USD per year during 48 months.
National

24838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24838 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

14158 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14158 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Athens

1079 - 1780 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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