$16,286 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor Physical Education and Coaching
- The Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching at Douglas College is offered as 4 years or 8-term teaching program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both full time and part-time basis.
- Students have to successfully complete 128 credits.
- The Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching (BPEC) prepares students to become physical education teachers, community sports coaches, or fitness professionals.
- The curriculum includes fieldwork placements, leadership courses, and labs in anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, and biomechanics.
- Graduates can apply directly into the fifth year at SFU, UBC, or other universities to complete a teaching credential.
- Students get the opportunities to apply for 2 more courses such as:
- Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching: Kinesiology Concentration
- Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching: Health Promotion Concentration
- This program also meets admission requirements for the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists.
- Students can complete co-operative education credits as part of their studies and gain paid work experience in their career field.
- Students can apply after they have completed their first semester of study in the BPEC program. Planning for a co-op placement in their summer semester starts in January of that year.
- Students may have job opportunities as Aerobics Instructor, Athletic Coach, Athletic Trainer, College Instructor/Professor, Camp Director, etc.
- The average salary of the graduate goes up to 42,425 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $14326 | $14326 | $14326 | $14326 |
| Health Insurance | $836 | $836 | $836 | $836 |
| Books and supply | $1125 | $1125 | $1125 | $1125 |
| Total Fees | $16286 | $16286 | $16286 | $16286 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 83 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 56 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
To maintain status in the Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching, students must meet the following criteria:
- Students maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 and achieve a minimum grade of “P” in all registered academic courses.
- Students must register in a minimum of 24 credits F/T or 9 credits P/T annually.
- Full-Time students must achieve a Mastery (MAS) grade in a minimum of 2.5 fieldwork/portfolio credits per academic year or Part-Time students must achieve a Mastery (MAS) grade in a minimum of 1 fieldwork/portfolio credit per academic year.
Students get the admission in 2nd Year of the BPEC program if they meet the following admission requirements:
- The admission in the 2nd year of the BPEC program is contingent depends upon the availability of seats.
- 24 university transfer credits completed or currently enrolled at the time of application.
- The completed and/or currently enrolled courses must include:
- Minimum of 9 Sports Science or equivalent credits
- Biology (BIOL 1109) or Biology (BIOL 1103) or equivalent
- 3 credits of university transfer English
- Foundations of Math 11 with a minimum grade of "C", Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum grade of "C", or approved equivalent and a minimum GPA of 2.33 for completed courses is required.
Students get the admission in 3rd Year of the BPEC program if they meet the following admission requirements:
- The Sport Science department uses a preferential admissions procedure for entry into the BPEC program. The admission in the 3rd year of the BPEC program is contingent depends upon the availability of seats.
- Students have to complete a minimum of 54 undergraduate credits with a minimum GPA of 2.33.
- The completed and/or currently enrolled courses must include:
- Minimum of 21 Sport Science or equivalent credits
- Biology (BIOL 1109) or Biology (BIOL 1103) or equivalent
- Biology (BIOL 1209) or Biology (BIOL 1203) or equivalent
- 3 credits of university transfer English and Maths.
Language Requirements:
- The students must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (English) in the program. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.
- The students whose official language is not English must submit the English Language Proficiency scores like IELTS or TOEFL.
- If the student does not meet the language requirements they can take English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA) program and complete it and pursue this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students have to complete High school graduation or a minimum of 17 years of age by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College.
- Students hold a minimum overall grade average of 60% (or equivalent) in the final year of high school.
- Students acquire a minimum final grade of “C” or 60% (or equivalent) in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programs.