Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Greenville 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 Illinois colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Greenville College

210 W Walnut St, Canton, IL

Greenville College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Greenville, Illinois and operated as a private institution. The school's Free Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About 1,600 students enroll at Greenville College yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Greenville College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Visual And Performing Arts

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Greenville College. A score within the range of 1331 - 1773 on the SAT, or 19 - 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 74 percent of which only 34 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at greenville.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs about $3,900 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about Greenville College can take a look at their website at http://www.greenville.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Peoria, IL
  • Total Employment: 840
  • Average Annual Salary: $46420

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

• Peoria, IL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $62360

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