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Physical Education Degree
The physical education program at The University of Montana 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 Montana colleges that offer physical education degrees.
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The University of Montana
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
UM is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Missoula, Montana, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately sixteen thousand students enroll at UM yearly.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs UM offers:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- English Language And Literature
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 21 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 1450 - 1770 for the SAT exam. UM has an admissions rate of 94% of which only 41% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.umt.edu.
The tuition at The University of Montana varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $6,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $23,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $3,400 per year. The University of Montana may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
Athletic programs are available at The University of Montana through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students should visit the school's http://www.umt.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Montana has offered the following programs for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 21 |
Master's Degree | 1 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 6 |
Female | 16 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 1 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 16 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Physical Education program at The University of Montana, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates The University of Montana accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, The University of Montana may provide services to students like:
- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
The University of Montana is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Big Sky Conference)
- Track and Field (Big Sky Conference)
- Football (Big Sky Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball