Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at College of Western Idaho prepares students for careers teaching physical education in elementary, middle, or secondary school. The program focuses on planning and implementing a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies to develop physically educated individuals, based on state and national standards. Program courses include: personal health and wellness, foundation of movement and motor activities, biology, prevention and care of athletic injuries, and individual and team sports skills. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer physical education degrees.

College of Western Idaho

460-B Springridge Rd, Clinton, MS

The College of Western Idaho is a public community college. It offers the skills you need to excel. The college is located in Nampa, Idaho. In-state tuition is $136 per credit. Out of state tuition is $300 per credit.

Courses help to prepare students to transfer to a four year institute or join the workforce. Whatever your goal, the College of Western Idaho is committed to making your educational goals a reality!

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The College of Western Idaho is an excellent choice for veterans. A veteran specialist will work with you and welcome you to the school. The college strives to make the transition to college as easy as possible. CWI offers assistants to veterans. The college can help you access your GI benefits.

Flexibility is the result of online courses at the College of Western Idaho. It is difficult to attend school while working and taking care of children. That is why the College of Western Idaho offers online classes. An easy to use management system delivers the online courses. The classes are just as rigorous as on-campus instruction.

You can apply for admission online.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.1% from 2014 to 2024

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $40460

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $43040

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).