Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Ottawa University – Ottawa 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 Kansas colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Ottawa University – Ottawa

Also known as OU, The College

1209 Harrison St, Goodland, KS

Ottawa University - Ottawa is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Ottawa, KS, in a predominantly rural area. The school's American Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. OU, with only approximately 600 students enrolled, has a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Communications
• Elementary Education
• Accounting

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The most common test scores among students accepted to this school are within the range of 18 to 24 on the ACT, or 1230 to 1550 for the SAT exam. Approximately 90% of all students that applied were accepted at Ottawa University - Ottawa, with 47% of those admitted choosing to attend.

Tuition is approximately $24,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The price of on-campus housing is about $3,900 annually. OU may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students can visit the OU website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. OU, The 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

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).