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General Contact
- School Code: 162400
- Phone: (208) 769-3300
- School Homepage
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
85.53%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
50FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$18,823Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Physical Education Degree
The physical education program at Northwest Nazarene 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 Idaho colleges that offer physical education degrees.
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Northwest Nazarene University
1000 West Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northwest Nazarene University is a nonprofit private institution located in Nampa, ID and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Church of the Nazarene affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Northwest Nazarene University annually.
Students can choose from several areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is close to $26,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Some students at Northwest Nazarene University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Northwest Nazarene University Crusaders participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Soccer (NCAA Division II)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.nnu.edu.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Physical Education program at Northwest Nazarene University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
Salary & Wages
- Coeur d'Alene, ID
- Average Annual Salary: $36470
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Northwest Nazarene University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Northwest Nazarene University may provide services like:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
Northwest Nazarene University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball