Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Texas Lutheran 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 Texas colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Texas Lutheran University (TLU)

3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX

About
Texas Lutheran University, located in Seguin, Texas, and was established in 1891. The school was originally established as an academy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. The school was originally located in Brenham, but moved to Seguin into a single building located on 15 acres. The school merged with Trinity College of Round Rock, Texas and and Clifton College, resulting in an expansion of the schools offerings and a change of the name to Texas Lutheran University.

Academics
Texas Lutheran University offers a variety of majors and minors to provide students a number of choices for their academic and professional futures. Programs typically take four years to complete and result in a  bachelor's degree. Minor degree options allow students to pursue secondary interests that may or may not relate to their major. As a school with a religious foundation, Lutheran principles are part of the foundation of the academic offerings at the school.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Environmental Science
• Sociology
• Economics
• Theology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Texas Lutheran University may apply through assured or regular admissions. Assured admissions guarantees admission to the university if certain requirements (available online) are met. Regular admissions is for students who wish to enroll but do not meet guaranteed admissions requirements. Applications for regular admissions will be reviewed once completed and a decision regarding admission made shortly thereafter.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Individuals in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the financial information provided in which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Financial aid must be applied for every year.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Average Annual Salary: $59830
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Annual Salary: $49370

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 13
  • Average Annual Salary: $54650
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Annual Salary: $55680

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 17
  • Average Annual Salary: $55330
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Annual Salary: $55740

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