Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Hope 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 Michigan colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Hope College

33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI

Hope College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects.

The school is located in Holland, Michigan, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Reformed Church in America affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at Hope. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled per year at Hope College.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school.

A score within the range of 1060 - 1320 on the SAT, or 24 - 29 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Hope College admits about 80% of students applying yearly. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 29% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found by calling the Hope admissions counselors or by completing the form on this page.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,200 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Hope College is the "Flying Dutchmen", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the Hope College website to see a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

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).