Overview

This Physical Education programme from Concordia University of Chicago will prepare you to work with secondary-level students ranging from sixth through twelfth grade and elementary through secondary-level students ranging from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Key facts

You are required to take courses focusing on the different areas of activity, theory, science and pedagogy. Activity courses cover fitness and wellness, weight training and cardiovascular activities, as well as the pedagogy of these activities. You will take a theory course introducing you to the principles and perspectives of human performance.

Required science courses include applied anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and physical growth and motor development. Pedagogy courses involve teaching methods that educate you on how to teach individual and dual sports, team sports, dance, the use of technology in physical education, fitness activities, adapted physical education and curriculum theory and design.

In your final semester, you will complete a student teaching internship that will place you in one of many city, suburban, public and private schools throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. You will have the opportunity to put your skills to use in a real-world setting.

Career Opportunities

Elementary Teacher

Secondary Teacher

Fitness Instructor

Athletic Coach

Athletic Director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fitness and Wellness

Weight Training and Cardiovascular Activities

Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Kinesiology

Physical Growth/Motor Development

Fitness Activities and Technology

Teaching Individual and Dual Sports Activities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-05 00:00:00

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Application

International: The undergraduate admission office must receive all documents at least two months prior to the expected term

National: Rolling basis

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

River Forest, 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

A completed admission application for Concordia University Chicago.

Official transcripts of all college coursework from each institution you have attended.

Foreign transcripts evaluated by a Concordia-Chicago-approved international credentialing service. Concordia-Chicago accepts evaluations from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

A certified document pledging financial support for your first year of study and without any unexpected events, and enough funding from the same or an equally dependable source for the following years.

Proof of graduation from a secondary school.

A transfer verification form for students transferring from a school in the United States.

Proof of English proficiency

Student insurance

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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

36430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36430 USD per year during 48 months.
National

36430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36430 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

36430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36430 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for River Forest

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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