Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Emmanuel College – Franklin Springs 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 Georgia colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Emmanuel College – Franklin Springs (EGSC)

131 College Cir, Swainsboro, GA

Emmanuel College is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Franklin Springs, GA, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Pentecostal Holiness Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, approximately 800 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to faculty.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students admitted to Emmanuel College score in-between 830 to 1080 on the SAT. Approximately 60% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 31% of those admitted choosing to attend.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $16,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The Emmanuel College Lions participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to get more about Emmanuel College may take a look at their website at http://www.ec.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Emmanuel College – Franklin Springs 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).