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

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time students..

This programme prepares students to teach physical education and coach at the Pre-K through 12th grade level. Students gain hands-on experience through field placements starting in their first year. They progress from one-on-one instruction to teaching full classes in local schools. The final semester includes a full-time student teaching practicum.

Focus areas include Physical Education Teaching, Athletic Coaching, Pre-K to 12th Grade Education, Field-Based Instruction, Student Teaching Practicum, Peer Teaching.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across general education, professional education courses, and field experiences. Students complete a full-time student teaching practicum in their final semester.

Graduates work as physical education teachers in elementary, middle, and high schools, or as athletic coaches in school and community settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 70% of applicants.

Springfield College has carried a Humanics philosophy for 135 years, connecting education with leadership and service to others. That outlook shapes a college community where learning extends beyond course requirements. Students may combine traditional coursework with internships, service-learning programs, research, or fieldwork, often beginning in their first year. The college’s academic offer spans undergraduate and graduate study, with experiential learning as a central part of the student experience. Students work alongside community members, experts, and scholars, building practical skills and expanding their knowledge while applying ideas from class. Springfield’s School of Health Sciences is part of the college’s academic structure, alongside programs and experiences in sport management, physical education, athletic leadership, elementary education, psychology, and sport psychology.

For international students, the early and often approach means that field experience can begin during the first semester, with placements and internships connected to a student’s area of study. Options include academic enrichment, work in labs and classrooms, field experiences, and global experiences. Some internships develop into full-time positions upon graduation. Springfield, Massachusetts, provides the setting for community-based placements, while the campus community also hosts events and traditions connected with leadership, sports, and service. The college’s history includes alumni whose work has extended into coaching, sport psychology, education, and professional sports. Students choosing Springfield College should expect a program that asks them to connect theory with practice and take an active role in their learning through research, service, fieldwork, or leadership opportunities.