Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Limestone 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 South Carolina colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Limestone College

320 Stanley Avenue, Greenwood, SC

Limestone College provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Gaffney, South Carolina and operated as a private institution. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled yearly at Limestone College.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 15 - 20 on the ACT or 820 - 1010 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. 51% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 37 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at limestone.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $4,100 for the year. Students at Limestone College may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Limestone College "Saints" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Limestone College offers a bachelor's degree program in physical education.

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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

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).