College of Education Health and Human Services
School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
www.kent.edu/ehhs/tlcs


About This Program

The Physical Education and Sport Performance B.S. program offers a unique blend of theory and practice to help you succeed in this exciting field. Learn from experienced faculty and gain hands-on experience through internships and practicums. Launch your career in sports coaching, sports management or fitness training with Kent State's Physical Education and Sport Performance program. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Coaches and scouts

  • 11.8% much faster than the average
  • 292,000 number of jobs
  • $36,330 potential earnings

Education teachers, postsecondary

  • 4.8% about as fast as the average
  • 77,300 number of jobs
  • $65,440 potential earnings

Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

  • 15.4% much faster than the average
  • 373,700 number of jobs
  • $40,510 potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • 3.6% about as fast as the average
  • 627,100 number of jobs
  • $60,810 potential earnings

Miscellaneous entertainers and performers, sports and related workers

  • 4.2% about as fast as the average
  • 33,300 number of jobs
  • $N/A potential earnings

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary

  • 2.6% slower than the average
  • 19,100 number of jobs
  • $66,290 potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • 3.8% about as fast as the average
  • 1,050,800 number of jobs
  • $62,870 potential earnings

Accreditation

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.