Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Eastern Wyoming College 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 Wyoming colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Eastern Wyoming College (CWC)

2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton, WY

Located in Torrington, Wyoming, Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) provides a college education in a rural setting and combines smaller class sizes with an environment that stresses cultural and academic enrichment.

Established in 1948, the two-year school features technical certifications and academic transfer programs. Associate of Science degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, and Associates of Arts degrees are offered as well as seven certificates. GED, ESL, and adult basic education (ABE) programs are also featured at the college.

Besides the Torrington campus, EWC holds classes at the branch locations of Newcastle and Douglass and in ten other communities. The school features varsity athletics and is a member of the National Athletic Association. Student athletes have the chance to compete in such activities and men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, men’s golf, and the sport of rodeo.

Annual tuition, including ancillary fees and costs, are approximated at $10,200 for in-state students living with their parents, or from about $15,000 to $20,000 for other students, depending on funding or a student’s residence. Current enrollment at the school now stands at around 1,300 students.

Some of the associate degree programs offered at the rural college include:

• Accounting
• Agri-business, or farm and ranch management
• Environmental science
• Business administration
• Business office technology
• Biology
• Art
• Criminal justice
• English
• Veterinary technology
• Welding

Certificates can be obtained at the school for such programs as beef production, nail technician, hair technician, business records, computer applications, corrections, ESL and EFL teaching, and machine tool technology. Online certificate programs are offered in early childhood education and child development.

For more information about the programs at the college, contact them by phone at 307-532-8200.

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

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

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