Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at University of Mobile 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 Alabama colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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University of Mobile

5500 Myron Massey Blvd, Fairfield, AL

University of Mobile is a nonprofit private institution located in Mobile, Alabama and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. University of Mobile has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,700.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Psychology

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to University of Mobile achieve an SAT score between 863 to 1126, or an ACT composite score between 20 to 26. This school has an acceptance rate of 81 percent of which only 50 percent chose to attend.  Key admissions information regarding UMobile can be gathered by calling the school or by requesting information here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $19,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $4,800 annually. University of Mobile may provide financial aid for students who are eligible as grants and loans.

The University of Mobile Rams participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at umobile.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Mobile 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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Annual Salary: $52040

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $49820

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $51130

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