Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Towson 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 Maryland colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Towson University (SJC)

60 College Ave, Annapolis, MD

Towson University (TU) is a large, comprehensive public university near the Baltimore metro area in the suburban community of Towson, Maryland. TU is nationally recognized for many of its academic programs, including those in the arts and sciences, business, communications, education, health professions, and computer information systems, among others. TU is situated on a 328-acre campus that is attractively landscaped with woods and streams, and characterized by buildings of both traditional and modern architecture.

More than 60 undergraduate majors are available at Towson University, with 44 master's programs and four doctoral programs. The most popular undergraduate programs at TU are Business Administration, Mass Communications, Psychology, Nursing and Elementary Education. The most popular TU graduate programs are Human Resources Development, Teaching, Reading Education, Applied Information Technology and Instructional Technology. Towson University is the largest producer of teachers in Maryland.

Towson University has been listed as one of the top ten public master's degree institutions in North America by U.S. News & World Report.  Towson is considered one of 100 "Best College Buys" in America by Forbes magazine, and 100 "Best Values in Public Colleges" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.

History

Towson University was founded in 1866 as the State Normal School. It was founded in Baltimore, but moved its location to Towson in 1915. In 1935, the school changed its name to State Teachers College at Towson. In 1963, the name changed to Towson State College to reflect the development of a broader and more varied curriculum over the years. In 1976, the name was changed again to Towson State University to reflect its status in the University System of Maryland. In 1997, the name was updated to its current Towson University.

Academics

The academic calendar for Towson University follows a semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. There is a short "Mini-mester" in the month of January. The summer semester is actually a "Trimester" - a semester comprised of three shorter sessions.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Business & Economics
• College of Education
• College of Fine Arts & Communication
• College of Graduate Studies & Research
• College of Health Professions
• Honors College
• College of Liberal Arts
• Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science & Mathematics

Student Life

There are more than 200 student clubs and organizations available for involvement at Towson University, and more than 30 sororities and fraternities. Students can participate in anything from leadership activities with the Student Government Association, or journalism opportunities with the student newspaper, The Towerlight. There are a cappella singing groups or marching bands, a Frisbee club, and more.

Campus housing is available in a variety of options including residence halls and apartments. Students who prefer to live off campus will also find assistance in locating rooms or apartments to rent. There are 17 dining halls on the Towson campus, offering a full range of eating options.

Traditions

The traditional school colors for Towson University are gold, white and black. The school mascot is the tiger, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Towson "Tigers."

Athletics

The Towson "Tigers" athletic teams compete in twenty Division I sports for men and women, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Swimming and Diving 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Community Life

The location of Towson University is ideal for college students. The campus is situated in a suburban town that offers easy access to a shopping mall, entertainment, dining venues and recreation. At the same time, Towson is eight short miles from Baltimore and just a one-hour drive from the Washington, D.C. area. This means that students can enjoy the city's culture, history and entertainment, while also utilizing some of the best internships and job opportunities in the country.

There are many off-campus programs under Towson University's "Thinking Outside" initiative, offering students opportunities for community service in the areas around campus and beyond.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Annual Salary: $59410

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 11
  • Average Annual Salary: $64400

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