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

Tuition is Tuition for the programme is $6,800 per academic year for in-state students and $12,500 per academic year for out-of-state students..

The programme prepares students to teach physical education and health education in K-12 settings in Texas. It emphasizes practical teaching skills, state standards, and evidence-based instructional methods. Students engage in field experiences and clinical teaching to develop real-world competencies. The curriculum integrates motor development, fitness, health promotion, and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Focus areas include Physical Education Instruction, Health Education Instruction, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Lifelong Wellness Promotion, Adaptive Physical Education, Sports and Fitness Coaching.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including coursework in physical education, health education, kinesiology, and pedagogy. Students complete clinical teaching experiences and field placements as part of the degree requirements.

Graduates enter roles such as physical education teacher, health education teacher, coach, athletic director, or fitness instructor in schools, community organizations, or corporate wellness programs.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application form is necessary.

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

Wiley University is a four-year liberal arts institution in Marshall, Texas, with a history reaching back to 1873. The Freedman’s Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church founded the institution, whose educational foundation joins learning, faith, and tradition. Students can take part in a community that includes scholars, debaters, activists, athletes, vocalists, and leaders. Campus resources include the Thomas W. Cole, Sr. Library and the Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel.

Academic options include accounting, biology, computer information systems, criminal justice, education, English, management, mass communications, music education, physical education and health, religion, sociology, and interdisciplinary studies. Wiley offers four program types: Residential, Adult Degree Completion, Graduate & Online Studies, and the Thelma DeWitty Honors Program. Graduate students can choose a fully online Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, or Master of Science in Higher Education Administration. These programs use career-focused curricula, faculty mentoring, and flexible online study.

The Heman Sweatt Center for Social Good and Leadership connects campus learning with social change through themes, programs, courses, activities, service learning, activism, and research. Students interact with an Activist in Residence and can develop projects focused on citizenship, voting, freedom, voter access, and awareness. Online graduate study supports students balancing professional and personal responsibilities. Graduate applicants submit recommendations, an interview, applications, transcripts, and a statement of purpose; GRE and GMAT scores are not required. Student life also includes athletics, music, debate, chapel, and university events.