Overview

The UCA PETE program is recognized as a premier teacher preparation and licensure program in the State of Arkansas. The UCA PETE program has the specific mission of providing the knowledge, methodologies, and dispositions requisite to positively impact K-12 level student achievement in physical education, health education, and athletics.

Career Pathways

Individuals that successfully complete the B.S.E. in Physical Education will be eligible for teaching licensure in the State of Arkansas to instruct physical education and health education within K-12 public school systems. Individuals in the PETE program are also eligible to complete the optional coaching endorsement to coach athletics within the K-12 population. Only individuals completing an Arkansas Department of Education certified teaching licensure program and coaching endorsement program can legally coach K-12 athletics in the State of Arkansas. Additional certifications are available to PETE majors through the UCA College of Education to receive teaching licensures for additional academic subjects.

The B.S.E in Physical Education from University of Central Arkansas also prepares individuals for the pursuit of graduate education and additional careers within the health sciences, behavioral sciences, and education. Example careers could be recreation, exercise science, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, health promotion, fitness management, teacher preparation, sport administration, sport management, sport psychology, elite level coaching, or adapted physical education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Disease Management

Exercise Physiology

Curriculum

Methods and Materials of Secondary Physical Education

Methods and Materials

Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings

Motor Development and Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling Admission for national students.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Conway, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Application for International Admission.
Non-Refundable $50.00 Application Fee.
Copy of the biographical page of your passport.
Copy of the diploma or leaving certificate or GED (General Education Diploma) translated into English.
SAT/ACT scores if applicable.
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Transcripts/mark sheets from secondary school with

at least 3 academic years of records
a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
English translation

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18854 USD / year

≈ 18854 USD / year
Out-of-State

18854 USD / year

≈ 18854 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10994 USD / year

≈ 10994 USD / year

Living costs

Conway

United States

878 - 1274 USD / month

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

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Key information

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Tuition Fees

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