Overview

With This Physical Education major at Northern Illinois University you'll connect current educational theories and research to real-world, contemporary experiences. We recommend a minor or endorsement in a second teaching area; many Physical Education majors complete a minor in Health Education at Northern Illinois University.

Career

Our students and alumni are admitted free and are offered an extended open session time with recruiters. It's a great way to practice your professional communication skills and learn about employment opportunities, with the possibility of invitation-only interviews at the event.

Programme Structure

Courses

Fundamental Sport Skills

Assessment in Physical Education School Settings

Clinical Experience in Physical Education II

Developmental Skill-Based Approach to Teaching

Growth and Motor Development

Elementary School Physical Education/ Methods and Field Experience

Field Experience in the Elementary School

Educational Dance for Children

Multicultural Dance

Fitness Education Methods for K-12 Students

Sport Education

Curriculum Designs in Middle and High School Physical Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

DeKalb, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 808 other Bachelors in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you are admitted to NIU to pursue the B.S.Ed. degree in Physical Education then you will enter directly into the major program.
Admission to teacher education and retention in this major requires a university GPA of 2.75 or above.
Grades of C or better are required in specific major courses.
Successful completion of the ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency (or acceptable ACT/SAT waiver) is required prior to enrollment in professional coursework.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20462 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10231 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

20462 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10231 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

10230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5115 USD per semester during 12 months.

Local: $5,115.34 per semester National and International: $10,230.68 per semester

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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