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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Bachelor of Education in Health and Physical Education

Bachelor of Education in Health and Physical Education

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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

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

Academic: A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
English: EmSAT English 1250, Academic IELTS 5.0, or TOEFL iBT 61 (higher for Medicine).

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.

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