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- School Code: 268100
- Phone: (585) 720-0660
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
82.70%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
48FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$24,880Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Physical Education Degree
The physical education program at Canisius 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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Canisius College (Canisius)
854 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY
Canisius College was founded in 1870 in Buffalo, New York by the Society of Jesus and one of 28 Jesuit institutions in the nation. Canisius College is a private four year institution that boasts modern facilities, small classroom sizes, and an educated and professional faculty. The Campus is 77 acres and houses 32 buildings, and provides students will all the resources necessary to obtain a good education.
Academics
Canisius College offers over 125 majors and minors, with accreditation coming from several sources. The faculty is highly qualified, and the offering range from graduate to post-graduate degrees. Some programs are offered online to accommodate students with more difficult schedules.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at Canisius College can complete the online application. For information regarding admissions and requirements students can contact the admissions office. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students in need of financial id should contact the financial aid office and begin the process to determine eligibility.
Athletics
The Canisius College Golden Griffins participate in the NCAA Division I and the MAAC (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Recent years have seen successes in Canisius College's Lacrosse and Baseball teams.
Sports programs:
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming & Diving
- Rowing
- Synchronized Swimming
- Volleyball
Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Canisius College has offered the following programs for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 0 |
Master's Degree | 18 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 8 |
Female | 10 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 1 |
White | 13 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Unknown | 3 |
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
Students who have completed the Physical Education program at Canisius, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Rochester, NY
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Annual Salary: $64540
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
- Rochester, NY
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Annual Salary: $59660
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
- Rochester, NY
- Total Employment: 6
- Average Annual Salary: $58910
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Canisius College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Canisius College may provide student services including:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Canisius College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Volleyball