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About the Physical Education Comprehensive Degree Program

On Campus

The Physical Education Comprehensive program prepares students for a variety of fields that involve proficiency in health and exercise, recreation, and sport sciences. Students graduate this program ready to be leaders in health and wellness programs outside of school settings.

UNK's Kinesiology and Sport Sciences Department offers some of the most popular and dynamic programs in the region. The department's focus is on preparing students for a variety of fields that involve pedagogy in health and exercise, recreation, and sport sciences—with graduate opportunities in the health and medical professions.

Contact the Department Chair for specific course requirements to complete this non-teaching degree.

Physical Education Program at a Glance

120

Credit Hours

General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.

Degree Received

Physical Education Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science

$216

Per Credit Hour

With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition

Peyton Ellis
“I have had the opportunity to make so many connections through my Physical Education Comp Major at UNK. My professors worked hard to maximize learning for each student. I felt like I mattered. I was able to make lifelong friends and also be a part of hands-on learning. I was able to see what teaching others was like. I never wanted to go out of my comfort zone, but I am so happy that I came to UNK and did. I feel confident about my future because of the education I received.”

Peyton Ellis

PE Comprehensive

What can you do with a Physical Education Degree

Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Physical Education graduates work for.

Careers

  • Coach
  • Work at a recreational facility in the area of Health and Physical Activity

Related Programs

Health And Physical Education PK-12 Physical Education 7-12 Physical Education PK-6