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Specialize
in Physical Education, Recreation Education, or Sports Psychology with
an Online Education Degree
A program you might least expect to be available through
online education is the educational degree in Physical Education. At one
time simply referred to by most students as "gym class," Physical Education
in today's schools has become varied and specialized; for example, you
might choose "Recreation Education," or "Sports Psychology" for your particular
focus.
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Schools
that offer online courses:
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| Capella
University has a Master
of Science in Psychology/Sport Psychology that is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills
they need to work effectively and help train athletes on such issues
as performance, motivation, and stress management. Coursework includes
psychology theories, human behavior, research methodology, biological
basis of behavior, performance enhancements, and more. |
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| Ashford
University Online offers a Bachelor
of Arts in Organizational Management with specializations in Physical
Education, Recreation, and more. The PE program provides students
with a well-rounded education in organizational skill development
and sport sciences. The recreation concentration provides students
with fundamental knowledge of the recreation industry and recreation
organizations, including recreational/sports activities and functions. |
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Salem University Online offers a Bachelor’s with a concentration in Sports Management program. This program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to begin or advance their career in the field of Sports Management. Coursework includes Event Management, Economics of Sports, Principles of Sports Management, Ethics of Sports, and More. |
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What
to do with a degree in physical education
Teaching physical education is no longer as simple as watching a classroom
of students engage in 45 minutes of a particular sport. Things like teamwork,
effort, participation, and good sportsmanship have always been areas for
student evaluation, but today's physical education teachers are also knowledgeable
in physical education history, sports sciences, group behaviors, organizational
skills and decision making. Graduates of a physical education or sports
psychology program may find themselves working with general education
classes, coaching a team or working with individual athletes on such issues
as motivation, stress management, or performance.
Public School Education—Most
common career for Phys. Ed. Degree
A graduate with a Bachelor or Masters degree in physical education or
recreation education will find the most career opportunities in a public
school environment. While physical education was once the class period
that seemed almost optional with students using the time to make up tests
in other classes or for out of school appointments, etc., today people
from principals to pediatric physicians recognize that physical education
is a crucial part of student development. The Journal of Sports and Exercise
Physiology has conducted numerous studies which led to the conclusions
that students who engage in a regular schedule of physical activity perform
better in their other classes, both in terms of academic achievement and
in classroom behavior. It's not just 50 minutes of free time, but an important
period when students learn everything from teamwork to strategy while
participating in rigorous activity.
Additional degrees that take physical education a step
beyond the norm are degrees in the Art of Recreation and Sport Tourism.
If you want to get into sports medicine, you might choose a degree in
the science of kinesiology which could open the door to becoming a personal
trainer, a fitness club manager, a rehabilitation specialist or researcher
in sport equipment. You could also be an ergonomist, teacher or coach.
A degree in recreation or sports tourism could lead to a career as a program
coordinator, public relations specialist, or recreation therapy, just
to name a few.
Expected Salaries
According to the 2000 CaPS survey, graduates with degrees in Physical
Education received average salaries ranging from $40,000 to $50,000 per
year after five years. Those who pursue graduate degrees could expect
more. Most positions are found in schools or colleges where graduates
may work as recreation or sport directors. Those with degrees in Sports
and Recreation were more likely to find employment in the travel services
field. However, many more opportunities have become available since the
survey was conducted.
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