Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Also known as NEO A&M College

1220 E Grand Ave, Tonkawa, OK

In Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, you’ll have the university experience at the comfort of small college setting.

Commonly known as NEO, it is the largest 2-year residential college in Oklahoma nestled in the small former mining town of Miami. It has a beautifully landscaped 140-acre campus with chimes tower and lighted fountains. The facilities are arranged on a mall concept for easy access to anywhere in the campus.

You’ll be amazed by NEO’s many incredible facilities such as the new science complex, The Ivan Crossland Sr. Football Complex with state-of-the-art athletes’ equipment, a practice arena for the Rodeo Team, Livestock and Equine Judging Team, and a 200-acre farm for its hands-on training on care and management of soil, field crops and livestock.

Take a pick from its offering of 43 degree and certificate programs, credit and non-credit courses, and community service program taught by experts in their field. Among its highly regarded programs are the Agriculture Department and Theatre Program. NEO has an outstanding practical training in farm and ranch management, natural resource ecology management, agriculture and pre-veterinary science. It also produces spectacular plays from Broadway.

And if you are an aspiring athlete, this is the college to attend to. It has a rich tradition of athletics especially in the field of football. More than 50 Norse Football alumni have played in the NFL.

Its open admission, financial and personal counseling, placement services, tutoring, supplemental instruction classes, and career exploration are some of the student support services you can avail.

Committed to excellence in learning, service and leadership, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College ensures your personal and professional success!

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NEO A&M College offers an associate's degree program in physical education.

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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

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).