Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at LeTourneau 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 Texas colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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LeTourneau University

511 S Whiting, Baytown, TX

LeTourneau University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Longview, Texas, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Interdenominational affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. LETU has a yearly student enrollment of over three thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Engineering

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to LETU are within the range of 22 - 29 for the ACT exam, or 1540 - 1930 for the SAT exam. Approximately 60 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 41 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at letu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The LeTourneau University Yellow Jackets participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.letu.edu.

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Annual Salary: $65670

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 16
  • Average Annual Salary: $57070

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 22
  • Average Annual Salary: $57520

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