Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at University of North Florida 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 Florida colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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University of North Florida

325 NW Turner Davis Dr, Madison, FL

UNF is a public school that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jacksonville, FL, in a predominantly urban area. About 16,000 students enroll at University of North Florida yearly.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Very common scores among students admitted to University of North Florida are within the range of 23 to 26 on the ACT, or 1560 to 1830 on the SAT exam. University of North Florida admits about 50% of students applying annually. Of those accepted, about 32% enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at unf.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $5,600, while nonresidents pay $19,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $5,300. UNF may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of North Florida Ospreys participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.unf.edu.

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).