Overview

Sport and Health Sciences from University of Iceland is designed for those who want to become physical education teachers in compulsory and upper secondary schools.

Quick Facts:

There is a strong emphasis on links with the professional field and students do work placements as part of the programme, in schools, fitness centres, sports clubs, or rehabilitation centres, depending on the student's specialisation.
Practical teaching takes place in the excellent facilities in the ÍTR building in Laugardalur.
Students acquire a broad and thorough knowledge of pedagogy, sports, exercise and health, equipping them to deliver health education in schools.
This specialisation is designed for those who want to work as coaches, either sports or fitness coaches.
Students acquire a broad and thorough knowledge of exercise, health and training, equipping them for various jobs in sports organisations or related fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gender and Equality Studies
Outdoor Teaching
Cognition, motor skills and social relations
Functional Anatomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reykjavik, Iceland

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science

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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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79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Icelandic matriculation examination. (stúdentspróf: school leaving examination from secondary school) or equivalent qualification. Students are required to have language proficiency on the B2 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The University of Iceland does not charge tuition fees, but the annual registration fee is ISK 100,000.

Living costs

Reykjavík

Iceland

178929 - 290400 ISK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Quick Facts:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Reykjavík

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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