Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Indiana Institute of Technology 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 Indiana colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Indiana Institute of Technology

Also known as Indiana Tech

1400 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Institute of Technology, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fort Wayne, IN, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly 4,400 students enroll at Indiana Institute of Technology yearly.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Engineering
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common exam scores among students admitted to this school are within the range of 17 to 22 on the ACT, or 830 to 1050 on the SAT exam. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Indiana Institute of Technology, with 20% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $26,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their costs. This school may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The mascot for Indiana Tech is the "Warriors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

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

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.indianatech.edu to see additional information.

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

Salary & Wages

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Annual Salary: $60310

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

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $51280

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

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Annual Salary: $54370

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