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Bachelor of Education in Physical Education and Sports

The Bachelor of Education in Physical Education and Sports is a four-year programme that prepares students for teaching physical education and coaching sports in secondary schools. Students study physical education theory, sports science, coaching methodology, anatomy, physiology, education theory and curriculum development. The programme combines PE teaching with sports coaching, preparing graduates who can deliver both curriculum PE and competitive sports programmes.

Duration
4 years
Next intake January 2027
Public tuition
Ksh 263,000
Ksh 1,052,000 total
Job market
Moderate
Market demand for graduates

The short answer

What it costs
Up to Ksh 263,000 a year at a public institution, Ksh 1,052,000 for the whole course.The detail
Who can get in
A KCSE mean grade of C+ or above, plus 4 subject grades. There is another way in without it.The detail
How long, and when
Takes 4 years, full-time, with 3 months of attachment. Next intake January 2027, at 3 institutions.The detail
Where it leads
8 careers in the catalogue. The least exposed to AI is Early Childhood Strategist, at 10 out of 100.The detail

The programme

What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.

Overview

Students develop competencies in physical education teaching, sports coaching, anatomy and physiology, curriculum development, sports management, educational assessment and health promotion. They learn to teach PE, coach competitive sports, manage school sports programmes and promote health through physical activity. The programme covers both PE content and sports coaching methodology with teaching practice in secondary schools.

In Kenya, sports development is a national priority and the Competency-Based Curriculum emphasises physical activity. TSC employs PE and sports teachers. Kenya's success in athletics and growing interest in football, rugby and other sports creates demand for qualified sports educators. Graduates find roles in secondary schools, sports academies, sports organisations and educational institutions.

Teaching is delivered through lectures, practical sports sessions, coaching clinics, teaching practice, micro-teaching and research projects. Students develop coaching plans, teach PE classes, coach sports teams and undertake teaching practice. The programme includes a final-year research project.

Graduates pursue careers as PE and sports teachers, sports coaches, sports coordinators, athletics coaches and sports development officers. Some work in secondary schools teaching PE and coaching teams. Others join sports academies, sports organisations or fitness centres.

This programme is ideal for individuals with athletic ability, coaching interest and teaching passion. Students who enjoy sports, physical activity and education will find this programme particularly engaging.

What you study

10 subjects
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Sports
  • Sports Science and Biomechanics
  • Coaching Methodology and Sports Training
  • Educational Psychology and Learning Theory
  • Teaching Methods for Physical Education
  • Curriculum Development for PE and Sports
  • Athletics and Track Events Coaching
  • Team Sports Coaching and Officiating
  • Sports Management and Administration
  • Research Methods in Physical Education and Sports

Modules

12 in the programme

  • Introduction to Education

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Foundations of education including philosophy, history and sociology of education

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Sports

    Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore

    Human anatomy and physiology with focus on sports performance and injury prevention

  • Fundamentals of Physical Education and Sports

    Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore

    Fundamentals of Physical Education and Sports: Introduction to PE and sports principles, history and philosophy Covers instructional strategies, assessment methods, and educational theory.

  • Educational Psychology

    Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

    Educational Psychology: Psychological principles of learning and development in physical education Covers theoretical frameworks, research methods, and practical applications in psychology.

  • Sports Science and Biomechanics

    Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore

    Sports Science and Biomechanics: Biomechanics of movement, sports performance analysis and exercise science Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.

  • Coaching Methodology and Sports Training

    Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore

    Coaching Methodology and Sports Training: Coaching principles, training programmes, periodisation and athlete development Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-releva...

  • Teaching Methods for PE and Sports

    Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore

    Teaching strategies for PE and coaching methods for competitive sports in schools

  • Athletics and Team Sports Coaching

    Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore

    Coaching athletics, football, basketball, volleyball and other competitive sports

  • Curriculum Development for PE and Sports

    Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore

    Curriculum Development for PE and Sports: Curriculum design for PE and sports programmes and CBC implementation Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.

  • Sports Management and Administration

    Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore

    Sports event management, facility administration and sports programme coordination

  • Research Project

    Year 4Semester 23 creditsCore

    Research Project: Independent research on PE and sports producing a scholarly dissertation Involves independent research, data analysis, and scholarly writing under supervision.

  • Teaching Practice and Sports Coaching Attachment

    Year 4Semester 36 creditsCore

    Teaching Practice and Sports Coaching Attachment: Supervised teaching practice and sports coaching in secondary schools Covers instructional strategies, assessment methods, and educational theory.

Specialisations

  • Health and Fitness Education

    Specialization in Health and Fitness Education, preparing graduates for careers such as physical-education-teacher.

  • Sports Management

    Specialization in Sports Management, preparing graduates for careers such as pe-sports-coach. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.

  • Athletics Coaching

    Specialization in Athletics Coaching, preparing graduates for careers such as physical-education-teacher.

  • Team Sports Coaching

    Specialization in Team Sports Coaching, preparing graduates for careers such as pe-sports-coach. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.

  • Curriculum Development

    Specialization in Curriculum Development, preparing graduates for careers such as curriculum-developer.

  • Football Coaching

    Specialization in Football Coaching, preparing graduates for careers such as pe-sports-coach. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.

A day as a student

A typical day combines morning lectures on sports science or PE theory with afternoon practical sessions, coaching clinics or teaching practice. Students may develop coaching plans, teach PE classes, coach sports teams or work on sports management projects.

The trade-offs

In its favourAgainst it
Combines teaching with in-demand sports coaching skillsRequires physical fitness and sports aptitude
Kenya's sports sector is growing rapidlyPE and sports facilities may be limited in some schools
Diverse career paths in education and sportsMay require additional coaching certifications for advanced roles
Opportunity to develop future athletesCoaching competitive sports can be time-intensive

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 243 education courses
Public263k to 263k
263k at University of Nairobi263k at University of Nairobi

Annual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.

The fine print

UoN 263,000/yr (official UoN fee page). Sole provider. Private unverified.

Students may access HELB loans and county bursaries. Some sports organisations and academies offer stipends during attachment periods.

Funding options

  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

    LoanKsh 60,000

  • National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF)

    Bursary

  • County Government Bursaries

    Bursary

Scholarships

4 recorded

  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan

    LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan

    Kenyan students admitted to recognised universities

  • County Government Bursaries

    BursaryKenyan

    Residents of respective counties

  • Higher Education Fund (HEF)

    BursaryKenyan

    Kenyan undergraduate students placed by KUCCPS in public universities

  • TSC Teacher Training Support

    BursaryKenyan

    Teachers and trainee teachers in recognised institutions

Scholarships you could apply for

12 usable where it is taught
Save one and be reminded before it closes

Getting in

The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.

What you need

KCSE mean grade
C+minimum entry
Alternative entry

Relevant diploma or equivalent qualification

Subject requirements
EnglishC+
Mathematics A/B or any Group IIC
Any Group III subjectC+
Any Group III, IV or V subjectC+

When it next starts

Taught at 3 institutions
January 20273 institutions

Including Kenyatta University, University of Nairobi, University of Eldoret.

May 20273 institutions

Including Kenyatta University, University of Nairobi, University of Eldoret.

September 20273 institutions

Including Kenyatta University, University of Nairobi, University of Eldoret.

How you are assessed

4 components

  • Research Project

    Coursework100% of the mark

  • Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)

    Coursework25% of the mark

  • Final Examination

    Coursework40% of the mark

  • Practical Sessions, Coaching and Teaching Practice

    Coursework35% of the mark

Accreditation

  • Teachers Service Commission (TSC)

    InstitutionalRequired

  • Commission for University Education (CUE)

    InstitutionalRequired

Accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). TSC registration is required for teaching in public schools in Kenya.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

5 roles

  • Sports Coordinator

    Moderate demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 130,000

    Coordinates sports programmes in schools or educational institutions

  • Athletics Coach

    Moderate demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 120,000

    Coaches athletics and track events in schools or clubs

  • Sports Development Officer

    Moderate demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 140,000

    Develops and promotes sports programmes in organisations or government

  • Sports Coach

    Moderate demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 130,000

    Coaches sports teams in schools, clubs or sports academies

  • PE and Sports Teacher

    Moderate demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 120,000

    Teaches PE and coaches sports in secondary schools

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as PE and sports teachers, sports coaches, sports coordinators, athletics coaches and sports development officers in secondary schools, sports academies, sports organisations and educational institutions.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

  • Microsoft Excel

    SoftwarePrimary

    Spreadsheet for educational data management, extension planning and IT project tracking.

  • PowerPoint

    SoftwarePrimary

    Presentation tool for teaching, farmer training and extension education sessions.

  • SPSS

    Software

    Statistical analysis software for educational and extension research.

  • Google Classroom

    Software

    Learning management system for agricultural education and online teaching.

  • KoboToolbox

    Software

    Mobile data collection tool for field surveys and extension needs assessment.

Certifications

Common misconceptions

  • PE and sports is just about playing games

    The programme involves sports science, coaching methodology, anatomy, physiology and professional pedagogy.

  • Sports teaching has limited career prospects

    Kenya's sports sector is growing, creating opportunities in coaching, sports management and education.

  • Anyone good at sports can teach PE

    Professional PE teaching requires training in pedagogy, curriculum design and sports science.

  • PE and sports is less important than academic subjects

    The CBC recognises physical education as essential for holistic learner development.

Further reading

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