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ACCEPTANCE RATE

61.43%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

4

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$19,432

Average 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 Ouachita Baptist 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 Arkansas colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Ouachita Baptist University (OBU)

709 S Old Missouri Rd, Springdale, AR

Ouachita Baptist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Arkadelphia, AR, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. OBU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately a thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communications And Journalism

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common standardized test scores among students admitted to OBU are within the range of 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 950 to 1200 for the SAT exam. 64% of those who apply are admitted to OBU, of which 37% choose to attend.

Tuition is approximately $22,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Ouachita Baptist University Tigers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

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

Students should visit the OBU website to see a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White4

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

Students who have completed the Physical Education program at Ouachita Baptist University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO
    • Total Employment: 40
    • Average Annual Salary: $67370

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

  • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Annual Salary: $54200

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

  • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Annual Salary: $56630

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Ouachita Baptist University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Ouachita Baptist University may provide services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

OBU is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (367)
  • Basketball (367)
  • Football (367)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling