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Physical Education

University of Manitoba · Fort Garry

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Deadlines

October 2026

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Next deadline

2 deadlines

  • Application: Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources; Arts; Science

    2026 entry

    Official deadline

  • Application: Winter 2027: University 1 (international applicants)

    2026 entry

    Official deadline

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish60% min.
  • Ontario high-school graduation with six Grade 12 U or M credits.
  • Minimum 85% across the four required courses and at least 60% in each.
UM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisites
Application steps

Entry terms · September

Verified Fall 2027 intake.

UM Fall 2027 · Bachelor of Physical Education direct entry · Domestic
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    UM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisites
  2. Step 2Apply through U of M admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    U of M admissionsU of M admissions
  3. Step 3Official academic transcripts requested for your application
    • Check the faculty's applicant requirement PDF and application portal. Declare all recognized postsecondary institutions attended, including exchange or letter-of-permission studies, and arrange official records directly from their issuers. Manitoba's own transcripts need not be resubmitted. Applicant uploads are unofficial.
    Manitoba undergraduate application and transcript instructionsManitoba undergraduate application and transcript instructions
  4. Step 4Certified English translation for international non-English records
    • Provide a translation from the institution or a certified English translator, with a copy of the original document. A certified translator must place the translation and original-language photocopy in envelopes signed across the seals.
    Manitoba international transcript translation requirementsManitoba international transcript translation requirements
  5. Step 5Application fee: $100 domestic or $130 international
    • The published application fee is $100 CAD for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees, or $130 CAD for international applicants.
    Manitoba undergraduate application feesManitoba undergraduate application fees
  6. Step 6Select Bachelor of Physical Education in the University of Manitoba application portal.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisites
  7. Step 7Pay the $100 domestic or $130 international application fee and submit the requested academic documents.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisites
Applicant pathways
Ontario course choices

Ontario high-school applicants

  • Choose Advanced Functions MHF4U or Calculus and Vectors MCV4U.
  • One of Biology SBI4U, Chemistry SCH4U or Physics SPH4U, plus one academic Grade 12 U or M course.
UM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisites
Manitoba prerequisites

Manitoba high-school applicants

  • English 40S and Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S.
  • One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 40S, plus one additional academic 40S course.
  • Minimum 85% across the four required courses and at least 60% in each.
  • Manitoba high-school graduation with five Grade 12 credits designated S, G, U or C.
UM Fall 2027 · Bachelor of Physical Education direct entry · Domestic

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • 102 credit hours.
  • Current Basic Life Support Provider CPR and Standard First Aid certification at graduation.
ReferencesUM Academic Calendar · Physical Education plan of studyUM Academic Calendar · Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Grades and academic standing
  • Minimum 2.00 degree GPA and C in all faculty-required courses.
ReferencesUM Academic Calendar · Physical Education plan of studyUM Academic Calendar · Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Program facts

Academic minimum85% minimum
UM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisites

Courses

2026–27 calendar study plan for the direct-entry BPE.

Year 15 listed

Take the listed English course or an approved equivalent, a mathematics or statistics course, and nine elective or teaching-minor credits.

UM Academic Calendar · Physical Education plan of study
Year 210 listed

Take the listed movement, anatomy, physical activity, health education and fitness courses. Add six elective or teaching-minor credits.

UM Academic Calendar · Physical Education plan of study
Year 39 listed

Take the listed physical education, coaching and culturally relevant pedagogy courses. Add nine elective or teaching-minor credits.

UM Academic Calendar · Physical Education plan of study
Elective choices
  • Students planning to apply to Education should select the teaching minor and prerequisite courses for their intended stream.
Study locations

Careers

Career examples

  • School, club or national team coach
  • Coaching certification programme instructor
Scope and qualifications

School teaching requires a separate teacher-education degree and certification.

Career examples published for the Physical Education degree.

Costs

Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Per credit hour · CAD · CAD

Canadian or permanent resident example · Choose your category

Tuition per credit hour$186.10
Books and suppliesNot verified
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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