Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Palm Beach Atlantic University – West Palm Beach 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 Florida colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Palm Beach Atlantic University – West Palm Beach

Also known as Palm Beach Atlantic

301 W Amelia Street, Orlando, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in West Palm Beach, Florida, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains an Interdenominational affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Palm Beach Atlantic has an annual student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most students admitted to Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach have an SAT score in a range of 1370 to 1730, or an ACT score between 21 to 25. This school has an admissions rate of about 83 percent of which only 42 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at pba.edu.

Tuition is approximately $27,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,200 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.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.pba.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Palm Beach Atlantic University – West Palm Beach 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

• Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
  • Total Employment: 60

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

• Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $48550

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

• Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Annual Salary: $47020

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