Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Culver – Stockton 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 Missouri colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Culver – Stockton College (CULVER)

601 Laclede Ave, Neosho, MO

C-SC is a nonprofit private institution located in Canton, Missouri and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 770 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the size of the class and easier access to faculty.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at C-SC. A score in a range of 790 to 1080 on the SAT, or 18 to 24 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of about 66% of which only 23% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at culver.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $25,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $3,700. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Culver - Stockton College "Wildcats" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the school's http://www.culver.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Culver – Stockton College offers a bachelor's degree program in physical education.

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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

• Joplin, MO
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Annual Salary: $39990

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

• Joplin, MO
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Annual Salary: $45730

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