Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at North Dakota 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 North Dakota colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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North Dakota State University

105 Simrall Blvd, Bottineau, ND

North Dakota State University is a public university that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, in a predominantly urban area. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of North Dakota. Enrollment at North Dakota State University is nearly fourteen thousand annually.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering
• Family And Consumer Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to North Dakota State University. Scores within the range of 21 to 26 on the ACT or 990 to 1260 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of admission. North Dakota State University has an admissions rate of about 86 percent of which only 55 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at ndsu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $7,900 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,500 per year. Some students at North Dakota State University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for North Dakota State University is the "Bison", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

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

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).