Overview

In the Health and Physical Education Teaching program of Ball State University, you will get to learn from leading subject experts (content courses) in our School of Kinesiology while learning about the fundamentals of classroom instruction (pedagogy courses) through Ball State’s nationally recognized Teachers College.

All semesters include practical teaching experiences with public school children.

What You Will Learn

The program emphasizes topics such as:

fitness and instructional technology

observational analysis and assessment

content and curriculum

motor development

methods of teaching

What Can You Do with a Degree in Health and Physical Education Teaching?

A degree in Health and Physical Education Teaching can be utilized for careers in more than just teaching. Potential careers can include:

Athletic/Activities Director

Community Health Fair Coordinator

Recreational Sports or Program Coordinator/Director (with a city, club, YMCA, etc.)

Educational Consultant to Health and fitness promotion organizations (American Heart Association, Presidential Youth Fitness Program, etc.)

Corporate Wellness/Recreation Director

Activities/Recreation/Fitness Director at a Camp

State Department of Health (Physical Activity/Nutrition Division)

Obesity-Focused Projects

Community Recreation Facilities

District Wellness Coordinator

Health Teacher

Physical Educator

Before/After School Activity Director

Coach

Referee

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Health/Life Coaching

Personal Trainer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Fitness Activities

Motor Development

Foundations of Physiology and Exercise

Methods & Curriculum/Teaching Health Education

Curriculum Design in Physical Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Your application must be completed two weeks before the start of the semester you’re planning to enroll.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Teaching Sport and Exercise Science View 1077 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

Average admitted student GPA.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to Ball State is competitive. We review each individual application to consider your academic performance, level of course work, and English proficiency test scores

Admission criteria include the strength of your high school curriculum and your performance, curricular patterns, and if your grade trends in academic courses were positive and consistent

SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission but scores may be used to meet our English proficiency requirement

You must pay a nonrefundable application fee of U.S. $60

You must provide high school transcripts and diplomas from all institutions where you have studied in the past. They must be submitted in English or with an official translation

Passport Photocopy

Financial Documentation

No grade point average guarantees admission to Ball State. We look for applicants that have demonstrated above average grades.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27496 USD / year

≈ 27496 USD / year
Out-of-State

27496 USD / year

≈ 27496 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8948 USD / year

≈ 8948 USD / year

Living costs

Muncie

United States

876 - 1417 USD / month

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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Overview

What You Will Learn

What Can You Do with a Degree in Health and Physical Education Teaching?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Muncie

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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