Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Martin Luther 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 Minnesota colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Martin Luther College (MLC)

1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN

Martin Luther College is a nonprofit private institution located in New Ulm, Minnesota and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The higher teacher/student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the limited enrollment, around 840 students, maintained by MLC.

Areas of study available at MLC include:

• Elementary Education
• Pre-Theology, Pre-Ministerial Studies
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Early Childhood Education
• Education

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students at Martin Luther College scored between 22 - 28 on the ACT. MLC has an admissions rate of about 95 percent of which only 82 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at mlc-wels.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $12,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at Martin Luther College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Martin Luther College "Knights" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Students should visit the MLC website to get a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

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

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

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Average Annual Salary: $67380

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Annual Salary: $64530

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 12
  • Average Annual Salary: $67200

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