Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Anderson University 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 South Carolina colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Anderson University (AU)

1530 Harden Street, Columbia, SC

Anderson University is a nonprofit private institution located in Anderson, SC and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Anderson University has an annual student enrollment of approximately two thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Security And Protective Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1400 to 1740, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 to 25. 73% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 34% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $4,300 per year. Students enrolled at Anderson University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Anderson University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to learn more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.andersonuniversity.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Anderson University offers a bachelor'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

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

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $46840

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

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $49960

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