Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Selma 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 Alabama colleges that offer physical education degrees.

Selma University

800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL

Selma University is an institution with a Baptist affiliation and is located in Selma, AL. This school provides various excellent programs for its faith-filled students.This school is also a "historically black college", or HBCU, which was among one of the schools established after the civil war to provide an educational pathway for African-American students. Selma University has an enrollment of around 500 students each year. Selma University offers several great programs to select from. The more popular enrolled programs among individuals are shown below:

• Religious Studies
• General Studies
• Business Administration

This school maintains an open enrollment practice, allowing all individuals that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, as well as any personal statements may be required for certain programs.

Selma University also provides student services such as academic guidance for students that may require additional help and flexible scheduling for working or busy students.

The tuition is around $6,000 each year for undergraduate level students and about $2,800 for graduate level programs, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Financial assistance may be provided to potential students that meet the required requirements.

The Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation has accredited the instruction & training provided by Selma University for over four years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about program details, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Annual Salary: $52040

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $49820

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $51130

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