Bachelor in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition is $209.50 per credit hour..

This programme prepares students to teach physical education in grades PK-6 or 7-12 through a combination of academic study and hands-on experience. Students learn to design and deliver physical education curricula using evidence-based methods and instructional strategies. The programme emphasizes motor development, human anatomy, and adapting instruction for diverse learners, including those with special needs. Clinical practice and field experiences are integrated throughout the curriculum to build real-world teaching skills.

Focus areas include Elementary Physical Education (PK-6), Secondary Physical Education (7-12), Motor Learning and Development, Biomechanics, Adaptive Physical Education, Instructional Design in Physical Education.

The programme requires 57 to 61 credit hours for the endorsement, plus 27 credit hours in educator preparation courses. Students complete a semester-long clinical practice (student teaching) in a school setting under supervision.

Graduates work as physical education teachers in elementary, middle, and high schools, or in special education settings with adapted physical education programs.

Applicants must meet general college admission requirements. Entry into the educator preparation programme requires passing a background check and meeting benchmarks at three levels, including completion of prerequisite coursework and successful application.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Wayne State College offers undergraduate and graduate study in Wayne, Nebraska, with additional campus locations in Omaha and South Sioux City. Its academic options include more than 130 programs of study, spanning agriculture and natural resources, business, education, health sciences, information technology, communication, the arts, natural sciences, and social sciences. Students can pursue bachelor's degrees, minors, certificates, teaching endorsements, and pre-professional or transfer pathways. Selected programs are available on campus, online, or in hybrid formats.

For students living on campus, Wayne State provides seven residence halls, three dining locations, and a student food pantry. Clubs, sports, weekly activities, recreational services, and 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams create ways to meet people outside the classroom. The college describes Wayne as a place where students can build a supportive network, with a low student-to-faculty ratio and free or discounted services that include counseling, health care, technology support, and campus safety resources.

International and multicultural programming brings different ethnic and social groups together. International applicants, including those already studying in the United States, must complete the required application steps and submit materials by the relevant deadline. The fall deadline is June 1. The spring deadline is October 1 for transfers within the United States only. These dates allow time for mailed materials to arrive and for visa applications. Students should also review the requirements for their applicant category and intended program.