Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Montgomery County Community College – Central Campus 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Montgomery County Community College – Central Campus

301 Lake St, Dallas, PA

Montgomery County Community College was founded in 1964 with a mission to meet the learning needs and requirements of Montgomery County. Today, the college has graduated over 30,000 alumni and has opened its doors to numerous residents looking to further their education. MCCC has achieved set objectives through various E-learning options, 2 campuses and various offsite learning centers to accommodate all the students and their learning requirements. The MCCC educational curriculum comprises of associate degrees, certificate programs, online degrees, continuing education programs and workforce development programs covering over 59 areas of study.

Montgomery County Community College provides a seamless transition for students to private and public universities and colleges throughout the locality. This is facilitated through various negotiations and agreements made by MCCC and various university/college administrators to grant every student a chance at better education. MCCC boasts of being an institution that yields opportunity for all students with a desire to learn and better their future. The community college facilitates its core mission and objectives through a set of moral values that should be observed by both the students and the teachers.

All the learning opportunities present at Montgomery County Community College breach through all the education barriers thereby creating an advanced learning platform for everyone. Today, MCCC offers almost 85 associate degrees and certificates to all students covering all the available areas of study. MCCC is proud to be the core of educational empowerment of Montgomery County and each day continues to provide residents and potential students with a chance to become better.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Montgomery County Community College – Central Campus offers an associate's degree program in physical education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

Salary & Wages

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 40

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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $59820

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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Annual Salary: $62440

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