Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Oakland City 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 Indiana colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Oakland City University (Notre Dame)

400 Main Building, Notre Dame, IN

Oakland City University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Oakland City, Indiana, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at Oakland City University.

Areas of study available at Oakland City University include:

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Agriculture Operations

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 18 to 23 on the ACT or 1240 to 1545 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. This school has an acceptance rate of around 69% of which only 75% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $18,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Oakland City University. The price of on-campus housing is around $2,900 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Oakland City University "Mighty Oaks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

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

Students may visit the Oakland City University website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, 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. Oakland City University 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

Salary & Wages

• South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Annual Salary: $46340

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

• South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
  • Total Employment: 720
  • Average Annual Salary: $49710

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