Physical education and coaching
Physical education involves helping others develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to lead active, healthy lives. Physical educators may work in public or private schools, teaching students from Grades K-12. Teachers are often required to teach in several areas. Teachers must be certified.
My program gave me the knowledge, skills, and most importantly, the confidence to succeed on the first day of my teaching career. There isn’t a day when I don’t use something that I learned in my program.
Programs
Master of Arts in Physical Education
About the Master of Arts in Physical Education
This degree provides you with the opportunity to develop a program with a specific focus on curriculum development or instructional strategies. Coursework provides the knowledge and skills to complete a required thesis, which is subject to an oral examination.
Program information
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Level: Graduate |
Program length: 2 to 2 1/2 years |
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Intake: 5 |
Includes summer term: Yes |
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Co-op: No |
Full-time or part-time: Full-time |
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Department: EPHE |
Location: UVic |
Master of Education in Coaching Studies
About the Master of Education in Coaching Studies
This degree provides you with a program of studies with a particular focus on coaching science. This is a summer-based program and is largely course-based.
Program information
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Level: Graduate |
Program length: 2 to 2 1/2 years |
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Intake: 12 |
Includes summer term: Yes |
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Co-op: Yes |
Full-time or part-time: Full-time |
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Department: EPHE |
Location: UVic |
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Curriculum) program
About the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Curriculum) program
While this specific program is no longer offered, there are now many options to become a Physical Education Teacher. Check your options.
Minor in Physical Education
About the Minor in Physical Education
The Minor in Physical Education is primarily intended for students who want to become secondary school physical education teachers. This program will provide you with an understanding of fundamental movements skills across a range of physical activities, the ability to develop student appropriate learning experiences, an appreciation of critical issues in the discipline of physical education, as well as develop your professional problem-solving skills.
Careers
What you can do in the fields of physical education and coaching:
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Teacher or professor
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Exercise therapist
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Physiotherapist
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Events co-ordinator
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Physical therapy aid
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Personal trainer
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Camp leader/director
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Occupational therapist
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Coach