Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Physical Education
Physical Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Virginia schools that offer a physical education degree. Students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Master
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Physical Education Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the physical education program at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | |
|---|---|
All Students | 46 |
By Gender
| Total | |
|---|---|
Male | 16 |
Female | 30 |
By Race
| Total | |
|---|---|
American Indian | - |
Black | 3 |
Asian | 1 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 39 |
Unknown | 1 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of education teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Average Annual Salary: $57,660
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 641,700
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 750,000
- Percent Job Growth: 16.90%
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 360
- Average Annual Salary: $57,010
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 26
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 74%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 1,037,600
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 1,109,500
- Percent Job Growth: 6.90%
Coaches and Scouts
Job Description
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of coaches and scouts in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Annual Salary: $34,610
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 22
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 118%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 242,900
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 314,300
- Percent Job Growth: 29.40%
- Percent of Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 19%
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
Job Description
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of fitness trainers and aerobics instructors in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 70
- Average Annual Salary: $39,800
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.13
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 21
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 64%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 251,400
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 311,800
- Percent Job Growth: 24.00%
- Percent of Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 8%
List of schools that offer a physical education degree or program in Virginia
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Averett University | |
Danville, VA
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| Eastern Mennonite University | |
Harrisonburg, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 2 |
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| Emory and Henry College | |
Emory, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 7 |
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| Ferrum College | |
Ferrum, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 14 |
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| George Mason University | |
Fairfax, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 34 |
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| Hampton University | |
Hampton, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 4 |
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| Old Dominion University | |
Norfolk, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 192 |
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| Radford University | |
Radford, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 111 |
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| Roanoke College | |
Salem, VA
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| Shenandoah University | |
Winchester, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 42 |
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| Virginia Commonwealth University | |
Richmond, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 4 |
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| Virginia State University | |
Petersburg, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 87 |
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