Overview

You’ll graduate eligible for an Initial Professional License (IPL) to teach in North Carolina. With expert faculty, small classes and one of the most affordable tuition rates in the state, you’ll get the support and education you need to succeed. Build real experience, grow as an educator and be ready to lead from day one.

This Health and Physical Education program at University of North Carolina at Pembroke blends general education, health and fitness courses with professional teacher training.

You’ll study topics like kinesiology, anatomy, nutrition and adapted physical education. You’ll also take classes focused on teaching K-12 students. With hands-on fieldwork and a full-time internship, you’ll build real classroom experience. The program is CAEP-accredited and helps prepare you for North Carolina’s required teaching exams.

Common Careers

PE teacher K-12

Health teacher K-12

Coaching

Personal training

Strength and conditioning coach

Graduate degree in fields like kinesiology, education and exercise science

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Kinesiology

Exercise Physiology

Applied Nutrition

Epidemiology of Human Diseases

Drugs, Society, and Behavior

Health and Fitness Behavior Changes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lumberton, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Health Education View 180 other Bachelors in Health Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

Non-refundable application fee

English-language translation of official high school transcript

Applicants may be required to submit English-proficiency and test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT or ACT scores)

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

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Out-of-State

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

1000 USD / year

≈ 1000 USD / year

Living costs

Lumberton

United States

900 - 1400 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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Common Careers

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

Lumberton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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