Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Bryan College – Dayton 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 Tennessee colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Bryan College – Dayton

Also known as William Jennings Bryan College

325 Cherry Ave, McKenzie, TN

Bryan College - Dayton provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Dayton, TN and operated as a private institution. The school's Interdenominational affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 1,200 students are enrolled per year at William Jennings Bryan College.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1420 - 1880 on the SAT and between 20 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Bryan College - Dayton. 57% of applicants are accepted to Bryan College - Dayton, of which 49 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at bryan.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their costs. Bryan College - Dayton may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Bryan College - Dayton through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include the following:

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

Students may visit the William Jennings Bryan College website to see a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William Jennings Bryan College 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

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).