Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Faulkner University 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 Alabama colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Faulkner University (Faulkner)

1900 U S Highway 31 South, Bay Minette, AL

Faulkner University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Montgomery, AL and operated as a private institution. The school's Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Around three thousand students enroll at Faulkner University yearly.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 790 to 1404 for the SAT exam and within the range of 17 to 25 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Faulkner University. This school has an acceptance rate of around 58 percent of which only 46 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $17,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,600 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Faulkner University "Eagles" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Faulkner has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

Salary & Wages

• Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
  • Average Annual Salary: $50610

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