Program Overview
The General Physical Education at University of Nebraska Kearney is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the General Physical Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 226 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Kearney, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the General Physical Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Philosophy of PE, Sports, Recreation and Leisure
- Research Method in Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
- Leisure Behavior
- Issues in PE, Sports and Recreation
- Readings in PE, Sports and Recreation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- achieving a minimum score of 138 for Verbal Reasoning and a minimum score of 136 for Quantitative Reasoning, with a total combined score of at least 281 on the Graduate Record Examination,
- evaluation of the candidate\'s undergraduate transcript. These criteria are supplemented by a personal essay regarding the student\'s career goals directly related to the specific program of study (and emphasis area of appropriate).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 226 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 226 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nebraska Kearney directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nebraska Kearney
University of Nebraska Kearney
Kearney, United States
The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public university in Kearney, Nebraska, United States. It is a part of the University of Nebraska system. The university was formed in 1903 by the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months