Physical and Health Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Prepare to be a leader in the fields of physical education and health promotion. Gain significant understanding of human movement through classroom instruction and activity-based learning. This program forms the ideal route to becoming a school-based physical and health education teacher.
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Bachelor degree
- Study options:
- Full-time study, Part-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Areas of focus
- Physical and Health Education
- Recreation and Wellness
- Health Promotion
Careers
- Physical and health education teacher
- Coach
- Fitness and sport leader
- Health and wellness educator
Sample courses
- EPHE 144 - Physical Literacy
- EPHE 117 - Tennis
- EPHE 246 - Strategies for Active Health
Admission
Apply to the Faculty of Education and select Recreation and Health Education as your major. You can request to transfer to Physical and Health Education after one year of full-time study.
Admission requirements
See Recreation and Health Education for admission requirements.
English language proficiency
You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.
Learn about UVic's English language requirement.
Ready to apply?
We'll walk you through all of the steps in the process, from submitting your online application to accepting your offer of admission.
Program planning
Is this program the right fit for you? Use our program planning worksheets to get a good idea of what your studies will look like.