Overview

Career Outcomes

This programme trains learners to be professional supervisors of physical education and recreational activities in schools. Physical education is an important aspect of the educational curriculum in schools in Ghana. It is designed to train professionals to help children develop and improve upon their physique through activities that focus on the movement of the body parts. Related activities such as healthy eating and good sleeping habits are covered in the programme. Students are therefore taught the nutritional value of various kinds of foods. They are also trained to be able to help school children stay healthy and also gain from benefits of improved brain usage that comes with increased physical activity. In addition, learners are trained in athletic skills, teamwork spirit, teaching skills, motivational and organisational skills to be able to proficiently conduct and supervise physical education and recreational activities in schools.

The Health, Physical Education and Recreation programme is offered by University of Cape Coast Ghana.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicative skills

Educational Psychology

Information Literacy

Theory and Practice os Gymnastics and Dance

Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Coast, Ghana

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Tourism & Leisure

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The Minimum Admission Requirement into the University of Cape Coast for WASSCE applicants is aggregate 36. For SSSCE applicants, the minimum requirement is aggregate 24.
Candidates must have passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE level respectively.
Three of the six subjects must be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Cape Coast

Ghana

4500 - 7000 GHS / 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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Scholarships Information

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