Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine 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 Maine colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Also known as Saint Joseph's College

522 Congress St., Portland, ME

Saint Joseph's College of Maine provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Standish, ME and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Saint Joseph's College of Maine.

Areas of study offered at Saint Joseph's College of Maine include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1280 to 1580 on the SAT and between 17 to 26 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Roughly 90% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 22% of those accepted choosing to attend.

Tuition is approximately $32,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Saint Joseph's College of Maine through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.sjcme.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Joseph’s College of Maine 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).