Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at McNeese State 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 Louisiana colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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McNeese State University (McNeese)

6363 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA

McNeese State University, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Lake Charles, LA, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at McNeese exceeds eight thousand yearly.

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

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. The most common scores among students accepted to McNeese State University are between 20 - 24 on the ACT, or 910 - 1120 for the SAT exam. 69% of those students that apply are accepted to McNeese, of which 70 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at mcneese.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $4,800 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $15,000 for the year. Housing is available for students, which costs around $3,700 annually. McNeese may provide financial aid for students who qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The McNeese Cowboys participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Track & Field
• Football
• Golf

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. McNeese State University 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

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Annual Salary: $26420

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

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $47180

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

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Annual Salary: $51850

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