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University of North Alabama

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

Field of study · Florence, Alabama, United States

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Florence

  • Intl. Tuition

    US$22,320 (2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed)

  • Home Tuition

    US$10,500 (2026-27)

  • Intake

    Fall 2027

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Course Overview

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General at University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Physical education graduates typically proceed to teacher training and qualified PE teacher roles in schools, or pursue careers in community sport, coaching and health promotion.

Student life (indicative)

Life in Florence revolves around the outdoors — beaches, sun and an active lifestyle form the backdrop to student social life, with good bars, food and local events rounding out the experience.

The University at a Glance

Undergraduate Population

5,811

Staff Ratio

18.0:1

International

5.9%

Career Prospects

Completion Rate

54%

finish their degree (not an employment rate)

Avg Starting Salary

£22,689

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

US$22,320

per year, 2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed Official fee page

Home Tuition

US$10,500

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

University Life

Urban

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

5,811

Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.

Staff Ratio

18:1

Students per staff

International Students

6%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

Campus Type

Urban

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Life in Florence revolves around the outdoors — beaches, sun and an active lifestyle form the backdrop to student social life, with good bars, food and local events rounding out the experience.

  • Life in Florence revolves around the outdoors — beaches, sun and an active lifestyle form the backdrop to student social life, with good bars, food and local events rounding out the experience.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Parks & green spaces
  • Outdoor & nature activities

University Stats

Undergraduate Students5,811
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
International Students6%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Completion Rate

54%

Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

Avg Starting Salary

£22,689

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Physical education graduates typically proceed to teacher training and qualified PE teacher roles in schools, or pursue careers in community sport, coaching and health promotion.

  • Physical education graduates typically proceed to teacher training and qualified PE teacher roles in schools, or pursue careers in community sport, coaching and health promotion.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

US$22,320

per year, 2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed Official fee page

Home Tuition

US$10,500

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)US$22,320per year, 2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed Official fee page
Tuition (Home)US$10,500per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£592/mo
Food & Groceries£280/mo
Transport£67/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,102
Annual living costs£13,224/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

A budget-friendly US university setting — a $1,395/month budget (housing $750, food $355, transport $85) covers everything comfortably. An affordable college-town setting — good value and a comfortable student lifestyle.

  • A budget-friendly US university setting — a $1,395/month budget (housing $750, food $355, transport $85) covers everything comfortably.
  • An affordable college-town setting — good value and a comfortable student lifestyle.