Updated: Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:45

From Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7, the Downtown and Macdonald Campuses will be open only to McGill students, employees and essential visitors. Many classes will be held online. Remote work required where possible. See Campus Public Safety website for details.


Du samedi 5 octobre au lundi 7 octobre, le campus du centre-ville et le campus Macdonald ne seront accessibles qu’aux étudiants et aux membres du personnel de l’Université McGill, ainsi qu’aux visiteurs essentiels. De nombreux cours auront lieu en ligne. Le personnel devra travailler à distance, si possible. Voir le site Web de la Direction de la protection et de la prévention pour plus de détails.

Quebec students can receive up to
$20,000 in scholarships for this program

Full-time students who are residents of Quebec and enroll in this program can apply for the Bourses Perspective Scholarship, a guaranteed $2,500 per successful term.

Physical and Health Education


Overview

The Bachelor of Education, Physical & Health Education, prepares students to become educators in elementary and high school environments. Students will learn through a combination of theory and practice coursework, as well as field experiences in teaching.

Academic areas of study cover a broad spectrum of scientific and social science topics including anatomy, biomechanics, curriculum development, educational psychology, health, motor development, nutrition, sport psychology, adapted physical activity, and other related pedagogy. Additionally, students can explore a variety of physical activity classes from aquatics, to soccer, to dance.


Careers

An undergraduate degree in Physical and Health Education leads to a wide range of career options. Many graduates choose to work in occupations that focus on education, community health, athletics, movement, and recreation. Employment is available in many types of establishments such as schools, educational institutions, fitness facilities, recreational centres, community services, and sports organizations.

You could become a professional:

  • Physical and Health Education Teacher, Elementary or Secondary School
  • Professional Head Coach
  • Sports Program Supervisor
  • Community Health Educator

Student experience

Physical Education courses are generally housed within the McGill Sports Complex (i.e. Currie Gymnasium Building) at the base of the Montreal landmark, Mount Royal. The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) has dedicated large automated classrooms for up to 100 students and smaller seminar rooms, as well as the renovated Tassone Teaching Lab and other laboratory spaces equipped with fitness equipment and modern machinery for scientific research

As KPE is a smaller and close-knit department within the university, you will appreciate the feeling of community, making personal connections and being supported by the members of the academic and administrative teams and advisors. KPE students also have a dedicated student society known as SAPEK (Student Association of Physical Education and Kinesiology).

Ready to apply?

For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Education.

See the full eligibility information for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.

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