Overview

Key Features

Here are two things you might not know: There’s a nationwide shortage of physical education teachers. And Calvin’s physical education degree is one of the best.

Don’t take our word for it. Graduates of Health and Physical Education at Calvin University are ahead of the game—passing the teacher certification test at one of the highest rates in Michigan and finding incredible jobs all over the country.

Your professors will connect you to a wide range of school sizes and types for both student teaching and a future career. And you will be prepared to be an excellent teacher as well as a coach, trainer, fitness program director, and more.

An integrative program - Practice what you’re taught. Fitness, personal training, healthy lifestyle habits, and the Christian faith are integrated right alongside your coursework.

Excellent facilities - You’ll have regular access to fantastic facilities and cutting-edge equipment. That includes the Morren Fitness Center, an Olympic-regulation swimming pool, the largest NCAA Division III arena, a 40-foot rock climbing wall, and more.

Record of success - Calvin grads have a 93 percent pass rate on teacher certification tests—one of the highest rates in Michigan. And they have great success finding teaching jobs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dance in Physical Education

Basic Health Concepts: Mental Health, Fitness, Sexuality, Aging, Addictive Behaviors, and Death

Administration and Methods

Kinesiology

Curricular and Instructional Principles for Teaching Physical Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

International deadline: 1 September

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Rapids, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply to Calvin, please submit the following:
- Calvin University Application OR The Common Application
- High school transcript – submitted by your guidance counselor through the application.
- Official college/university transcripts – if you’ve done any college or university course work.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40500 USD / year

≈ 40500 USD / year
Out-of-State

40500 USD / year

≈ 40500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40500 USD / year

≈ 40500 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Rapids

United States

990 - 1710 USD / month

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Grand Rapids

Funding

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