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Physical Education and Sports Studies, Bachelor

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
Bethany College - West Virginia
Bethany, WV, United States
Students majoring in Physical Education choose from one of the following areas of emphasis: Education (K-12), Education (5-8), Sports Management, and Recreational and Athletic Programming. The Physical Education Department aims to integrate current practices and theories in sports and exercise science with the academic disciplines of education, economics, and communication. 
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Overview

The Physical Education-Sports Studies program utilizes three academic tracks to provide opportunities for students to develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills consistent with industry best practice in Sports Management, Recreational and Athletics Programming, and Physical Education Teacher Certification.  

The programme

Coupled with the goals of the General Education program, tracks are designed to meet the standard requirement for preparation for entry level positions in the respective fields.  In Sport Management, emphasis is on integrating academic courses in physical education and biology with complementary courses in mathematics, business, economics and accounting.  

In Recreational and Athletics Programming, emphasis is on integrating academic courses in physical and biology with complementary courses in communication..  In Physical Education Teacher Certification, emphasis is on integrating academic and lab analysis courses in physical education and biology with complementary courses in education. All students are required to meet the College's requirements in general education.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Deadline and start date

    Bethany College utilizes a rolling admissions process for new students, so you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Physical Education Performance Courses
  • Introduction to Lifelong Fitness
  • Introduction to Teaching Physical Activities
  • Lab Analysis: Aquatic Activities
  • Lab Analysis: Soccer-Volleyball

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    90

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    7

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3.4

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.4 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

  • Submit a signed copy of the application agreement statement.
  • Official copies of academic records from all secondary schools, colleges, or universities previously attended. 
  • English language proficiency must be demonstrated for any student whose native language is not English. 
  • For residents of countries with regulated income taxes, please provide documentation of yearly taxable income.
  • Obtain and submit a current certified bank statement, on bank letterhead, showing your family's ability to pay full tuition for one year.
  • One letter of recommendation, preferably from a counselor or teacher.
  • Download and complete the Medical History form.
  • Provide a list of your immunization history.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    28950 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 28950 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    28950 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 28950 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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