Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Aquinas 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 Michigan colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Aquinas College (AQ)

4150 Administration Drive, Room 136, Berrien Springs, MI

AQ is a nonprofit private institution located in Grand Rapids, MI and provides a large number of program options for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Around two thousand students enroll at AQ per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Aquinas College offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students at this school scored between 21 to 26 on the ACT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 79% of which only 21% chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at aquinas.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $3,800 each year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The AQ "Saints" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.aquinas.edu.

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

• Niles-Benton Harbor, MI
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Annual Salary: $55360

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

• Niles-Benton Harbor, MI
  • Total Employment: 370
  • Average Annual Salary: $54260

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