Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Seminole State 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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Seminole State College (USAO)

17th Street and Grand Avenue, Chickasha, OK

Seminole State College, also known as SSC, is located at 2701 Barren Boulevard in Seminole Oklahoma . SSC strives to provide quality education to qualified students. The mission of SSC is to help students attain academic success and develop lifelong learning skills. SSC also aims to provide quality education to all students regardless of their ethnic background, financial ability, race or physical disability.

Seminole State College is placed in a small town setting and has a medium sized campus. SSC campus hosts on average between 2,000 and 5,000 undergraduate students at any given time.

To make things more convenient for their students, SSC provides both daytime and nighttime classes. The college also offers classes and certificates which can be pursued online. Seminole also provides a variety of academic courses to meet the need of the student body, some of which include:

• Registered Nursing
• Business/ Commerce
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Biological and Biomedical Studies
• General Studies
• Other Psychology

Seminole State College provides one of the most affordable, yet top quality education throughout the entire State of Oklahoma. With in-state tuition beginning around $3,300 and out-of-state tuition starting around $7,600, students from every background can gain access to a quality education. To further assist students, grants, scholarships and student loans are available for those who qualify.

A variety of facilities are available to SSC students such as :

• On-campus living
• Meal service
• Co-ed dorms
• And much more

This is the perfect choice for students entering right out of high school or those already ensconced in the workforce.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USAO 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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Annual Salary: $38600

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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $40370

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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Annual Salary: $40810

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