About the Program

The Institute of Human Kinetics started offering the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Physical Education, Health and Music (PEHM) in 2002 with thirteen students as the first batch. In 2009, IHK revised its offering in accordance with CHED CMO No. 23 series 2004 into the Bachelor in Secondary Education major in Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (BSEd-MAPEH).

With the k-12 implementation, new needs have arisen in the field of physical education. Hence, in 2018, the Institute of Human Kinetics of Visayas State University offered the program Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) under CMO No.80 series 2017, which is aligned to competency-based standards/outcomes-based education. This is in response to the 21st-century Philippine Teacher Education framework that will develop highly competent graduates with continuous professional development and produce globally qualified educators.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the this program can be employed as a:

• Physical Education Teacher in Basic Education
• Physical Education Teacher in Tertiary Education
• Dance Club Moderator
• Sport Club Moderator
• Sports Tourism Officer
• Sports Coach and Trainer
• Sports Brand Manager
• Local Government Sport Development Program Coordinator/Consultant
• Gym Membership Sales Consultant
• School-based Sports Program and Events Moderator/Coordinator

Notable Alumni

The following Viscans who graduated in this program have made a name in their field:

• DR. JO-AAN CERNA-RAPADA - Class of 2002- Education Program Supervisor for MAPEH/Special Program for Sports/ Special Program for Arts of Baybay City Division, Baybay City, Leyte.  Outstanding Education Program Supervisor 2016, Winning Coach of the National Festival of Talents - Bayle sa Kalye 2014, Regional Awardee Best Application Project 2019, Palarong Pambansa (region 8 delegation) chairperson - Special Events Committee, Binaybayon Festival Core Group, and Project ESEC Leader (Enhancing Skills and Enriching the Culture).
• DR. CHARIS B. LIMBO - Class of 2005- Former principal of VSU Integrated High School and the Director of the Institute of Human Kinetics, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte. Leyte Island Director of Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) and a certified L1 Sports Science Coach of the Philippine Sports Commission.
• MR. ROGELIO ARABIANA - Class of 2008 – MAPEH Department Head of Baybay National High School, Baybay City, Leyte. ADM (Alternative Delivery Mode) writer, Division Trainer, and Winning Coach for swimming.
• MR. WARREN B. MIRAFLOR - Class of 2003- Teacher III at Baybay National High School, Baybay City, Leyte. Coach of the Region VIII National Games for Football.
• MR. JULITO A. CAGAT - Class of 2005- Marketing Manager of Edmark International, Kampala, Uganda, Africa. Program Director of an International Convention in Ghana, Zambia, and Nigeria. Project Head of Leadership and Team Building Camp (LTBC) in Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.