Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Erskine College and Seminary 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 South Carolina colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Erskine College and Seminary

1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd, Denmark, SC

Erskine College and Seminary is a Reformed Presbyterian Church affiliated school located in Due West, SC, which maintains a seminary for potential students seeking to become priests. Erskine College and Seminary has an enrollment of about 800 students per year. Erskine College and Seminary offers at least thirty different programs available to students, with a Doctor's degree being the highest level offered. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

• Ministry
• Business Administration
• Biology
• Theology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Erskine College and Seminary. Scores in a range of 18 to 25 on the ACT or 900 to 1160 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for acceptance.

Erskine College and Seminary also provides student services such as help with employment opportunities for students and academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help.

The cost of tuition is around $33,000 for undergraduate students and $14,000 for graduate level programs, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Erskine College and Seminary. Living quarters are offered and the cost is about $5,200 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges since 1925. For information and consumer disclosures, please visit school's website.

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).