Overview

The Physical Education and Sport Performance degree from Kent State University is comprised of three concentrations for students to choose from:

Physical Education Teacher Licensure

Health and Physical Education

Physical Activity and Sport Performance

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Health and Physical Education and Physical Education Licensure concentrations will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of content and scientific and theoretical foundations for the delivery of an effective PK-12 PE and/or Health program.

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate and meaningful PE and/or health learning experiences aligned with local, state and/or national standards and grade-level outcomes.

Use effective resources, accommodations, and technology that support the diverse needs of all students in planning and teaching.

Use effective communication, feedback, and instructional and managerial skills to enhance student learning.

Select and implement appropriate assessments and reflection to monitor students' progress and guide decision making related to instruction and learning.

Demonstrate dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.

Graduates of the Physical Activity and Sport Performance concentration will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding and value of human diversity.

Apply their broad spectrum of knowledge of human movement in their capstone experience by being able to:

Describe and apply biophysical (anatomical, physiological and biomechanical) and social-psychological concepts to skillful movement, physical activity and fitness, depending upon their area of focus.

Identify individual and group motives and opportunities and barriers to involvement in different types of human movement.

Understand the historical significance of past events and how these events have shaped the present development of sport and physical education.

Careers

Coaches and scouts

Education teachers, postsecondary

Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

Miscellaneous entertainers and performers, sports and related workers

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Physical Education, Fitness and Sport

Lifespan Motor Development

Assessment of Learning in Physical Education and Sport

Fitness Education

Motor Skill Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

120-157

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your Passport Biographical Page.

English Language Proficiency scores

Secondary School Graduation Certificate/Diploma/Attending Certificate (Certified English translation and original language).

Secondary School Transcripts/detailed mark sheets (Certified English translation and original language).

Financial guarantee (bank statements) that show sufficient funds to cover educational and living expenses.

Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support is required when you are funded by a sponsor(s). For example: parent, sibling, relative, friend, government, organization or institute/school.

Financial documents are only required after acceptance.

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

23690 USD / year

≈ 23690 USD / year
Out-of-State

23690 USD / year

≈ 23690 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13466 USD / year

≈ 13466 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 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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