Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Rockland Community 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 New York colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Rockland Community College

1230 York Avenue, New York, NY

As the only public higher education institution in Rockland County, RCC has served as the main educational resource in the area since 1959. Throughout the years, this college adhered to its mission to provide quality higher education and lifelong learning to the community.

RCC focus on academic excellence and at the same time values sports and athletics. The campus located at 145 College Road, Suffern, New York 10901 harbors a 90,000 square foot indoor field house and outdoor sports facilities providing a competitive athletic atmosphere for the students.

At present, RCC offers 47 programs including 39 Associate degrees and 8 one-year Certificate programs under three academic departments and disciplines: Humanities, Social and Behavioral Science; Business and Information Technology; and STEM and Health Professions.

With the latest online teaching and learning technologies, RCC provides an e-learning system for hybrid and online courses. Classes at nights and weekends are also available for selected programs including A.S. Business Administration, A.A. Liberal Arts & Science, A.A.S. Paralegal and Paralegal Certificate.

RCC is a home to the nationally acclaimed Sam Draper Mentored/Talented Student (M/TS) Honors Program that prepares students to transfer to leading universities such as Harvard, Yale, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania and Smith. Transfer to other four-year colleges is also facilitated through established transfer agreements.

As part of student services, Academic Support Center, Campus Fun and Learn Center, Academic Writing Center and Student Development Center are made available for the students. There are also clubs and organizations on campus that the students can participate in to enrich their social and academic experience.  A full list of degree programs, certificate pathways and a guide for prospective students can be obtained via the school site.

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Annual Salary: $67000
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Annual Salary: $77650

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Annual Salary: $100830
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Annual Salary: $68090

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 12
  • Average Annual Salary: $101950
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Annual Salary: $73770

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