Physical Education
If you want to become a high school physical education teacher, this program is for you. Learn the skills to teach a range of physical and health activities. Develop your professional problem-solving skills. Work in different physical environments with students from local schools.
On May 1, 2025, this program will move from the Faculty of Education to the Faculty of Health.
Careers
- Physical and health education teacher
- Schoolteacher
- Coach
- Fitness and sport leader
- Health and wellness educator
- Physical education researcher
- Recreational program planner
Sample courses
- Strategies for Games in Physical Education - EPHE 452
- Children and Youth with Special Needs in Physical Activities - EPHE 350
- Health Education for Children and Youth - EPHE 345
- Experiential Outdoor Education - EPHE 137
Admission
This is a minor program that can be added to your primary degree to broaden your studies. You can declare your minor after one or more years of full-time study at UVic.
Your academic advisor can help you plan your courses to ensure you meet the requirements of both your major and minor programs.