Bachelor of Education in Health and Physical Education
About This Programme
Trains physical education and health teachers in movement science, coaching and school health.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education (21 CH)
Five required General Education courses (15 CH) plus 6 CH from elective Themes 6-10 (maximum 3 CH per theme).
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
Plus 6 CH selected from General Education elective Themes 6-10 (maximum 3 CH per theme).
Professional Requirements (54 CH)
Compulsory professional courses (39 CH) and student teaching (9 CH), plus 6 CH of professional electives (select 2).
- CURR101 Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Education3 credits
- FOED102 Professional Ethics in Education3 credits
- FOED350 Educational Research3 credits
- PHED200 Foundations of Health and Physical Education3 credits
- PHED205 Adapted Physical Education3 credits
- PHED206 School and Community Health3 credits
- PHED305 Health and Physical Education Curriculum3 credits
- PHED310 Health and PE Teaching Methods for Elementary Education3 credits
- PHED312 Evaluation and Assessment in Health and Physical Education3 credits
- PHED314 Sports Biomechanics3 credits
- PHED401 Health and PE Teaching Methods for Secondary Education3 credits
- PHED402 Exercise Psychology3 credits
- PHED406 Aerobic Fitness3 credits
- PHED409 Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education9 credits
Elective professional requirements: select 2 (6 CH).
- FOED101 Learning Communities3 credits
- PHED211 Health and Movement3 credits
- PHED403 Sport Sociology3 credits
- SPED321 Gifted and Talented3 credits
Academic Major Requirements (45 CH)
Compulsory academic courses (39 CH) plus 6 CH of academic electives (select 2).
- PHED202 Invasion Games2 credits
- PHED203 Swimming2 credits
- PHED204 Human Anatomy and Physiology4 credits
- PHED207 Exercise Physiology3 credits
- PHED208 Motor Learning3 credits
- PHED209 Track and Field2 credits
- PHED302 Physical Fitness Conditioning3 credits
- PHED306 Personal Health and Wellness3 credits
- PHED308 CPR and First Aid3 credits
- PHED309 Individual and Dual Sports2 credits
- PHED315 Child and Health Development3 credits
- PHED407 Health, Physical Activity, and Nutrition3 credits
- PHED408 Capstone Experiences in Health and Physical Education3 credits
- PSYC206 Developmental Psychology3 credits
Academic elective courses: select 2 (6 CH). Program total: minimum 120 CH.
- PHED400 Sport Management3 credits
- PHED404 Techniques of Coaching3 credits
- PHED405 Martial Arts3 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers as teachers, education specialists and school leaders, or continue to postgraduate study in education.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Education
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Education
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Education
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.