BPE Application: Autobiographical statement
The purpose of this part of the application is to provide further insight into your:
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Intent in applying to the Bachelor of Physical Education program
Writing and communication skills
Personal and professional accomplishments and experiences
Educational goals and expectations from the program
Please thoroughly yet concisely answer each question. Care in preparing this statement is
strongly encouraged.
In the questions below, the terms teacher and teaching are used; however, we understand that a
BPE degree can be used to inform the role of teacher, coach, activity instructor, or other roles
that are assumed outside of school settings. You may respond to the questions using the
perspectives of anyone who is in the role of teacher, coach, instructor, camp counselor, or any
other role involving a teacher and learner.
1. Experiences of teaching and learning
a. Describe a specific experience of teaching that you feel has given you insight into becoming a
teacher. This experience may involve you or someone else as the teacher.
b. Describe a specific learning experience that you feel has given you insight into becoming a
teacher. This experience may involve you or someone else as the learner.
2. Demonstrating a commitment to leading a physically active lifestyle OR outlining personal
experience in/of movement
A Bachelor of Physical Education degree requires students to be proficient in numerous domains.
How have your previous experiences and background prepared you to excel in the areas of social
science, exercise science, and movement/physical activity? To address this question, you can
discuss your experiences in recreational and/or competitive physical activity pursuits.
3. Understanding of diverse learners
Today’s classrooms are places where students and teachers of diverse backgrounds work
together. Outline your understanding of the assets of such diversity* and the challenges you may
face as a teacher in meeting your students’ needs.
*Think about diversity in terms of difference according to: gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality,
religion, ability, social class, and other similar categories. You may choose to address one or
more of these categories in your responses.