Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Mount Olive 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 North Carolina colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Mount Olive College

310 Gaither Circle, Montreat, NC

MOC provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mount Olive, NC and operated as a private institution. Approximately 3,900 students are enrolled per year at Mount Olive College.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs MOC offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Philosophy And Religious Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 17 to 21 on the ACT or 1230 to 1500 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. 62% of those who apply are admitted to Mount Olive College, of which 29% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at moc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $18,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Mount Olive College. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $2,800 annually. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Mount Olive College "Trojans" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to see more about this school can check out their website at http://www.moc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mount Olive College 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

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Annual Salary: $57770

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

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $43010

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

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 940
  • Average Annual Salary: $43770

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