Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Prairie View A&M 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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Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)

3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas, TX

Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black institution located in Prairie View, TX. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Texas. Enrollment at Prairie View A&M University exceeds eight thousand per year.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1110 - 1370 for the SAT exam and within the range of 15 - 20 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to PVAMU. 40% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 48% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at pvamu.edu.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,700 and out-of-state residents pay $15,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,400 each year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The mascot for Prairie View A&M University is the "Panthers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students can visit the PVAMU website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. PVAMU offers a master'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).