Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Trine 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 Indiana colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Trine University

236 W Reade Ave, Upland, IN

Trine University is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Angola, Indiana, in a predominantly rural area. About 1,800 students enroll at Trine University annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Trine University offers:

• Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 960 to 1170 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 to 23 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Trine University. This school has an admissions rate of 72 percent of which only 21 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $5,600 annually. Students enrolled at Trine University may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Trine University offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

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

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).