Overview

Physical Education and Recreation from Gallaudet University helps you expand your career options with our athletic coaching minor, which has prepared graduates for positions in mainstream and deaf schools, colleges and universities.

Graduates with Physical Education and Recreation from Gallaudet University will:

demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for competent movement performance to attain and maintain an active lifestyle of fitness and wellness.

demonstrate knowledge of the cultural and historical significance of sports, games, and play; and incorporate these into the framework of lifespan physical activity and wellness.

design and lead physical and recreational activities that reflect cultural and social diversity to meet the needs of individuals/groups with varied physical, social, mental and emotional abilities.

apply discipline-specific, scientific and theoretical concepts, analytical methods and best practices to design, implement and evaluate Physical Education and Recreation activities in a variety of settings.

exhibit personal and social behavior that demonstrates respect of self and others in an ethical and professionally responsible manner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Biology

Wellness

Physical Education and Recreation

Anatomy and Physiology for Human Service Majors

Leading Physical and Recreation Activities

Outdoor Experiential Learning

Concepts and Skills of Physical Fitness

Motor Learning

Kinesiology

Event Planning and Management

Physiology of Exercise

Physical Education and Wellness in a School Environment

Athletic Coaching

Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education and Recreation

Management of Physical Education and Recreation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: rolling admissions

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 48 other Bachelors in Coaching in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application, including the $50 application fee
One written essay and one video essay in American Sign Language
A letter of recommendation from an academic teacher who teaches a core subject such as English, mathematics, or social studies
Unofficial high school and college transcripts (if applicable)
ACT, SAT, or TOEFL scores (or alternative testing)
Audiogram
Certification of Finances form
Sponsor’s Affidavit of Support form
F-1 Transfer Request form (if transferring from a college in the U.S.)

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

28272 USD / year

≈ 28272 USD / year
Out-of-State

18840 USD / year

≈ 18840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18840 USD / year

≈ 18840 USD / year

Additional Details

International (Developing Country): $14,136 per semester
International (Non-Developing Country): $18,840 per semester

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Physical Education and Recreation.

Available Scholarships

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