Becoming a Physical Therapist and Teacher

In response to Mrs. Stevens blog I did some research on some colleges sports medicine programs because I am wanting to be a physical therapist and this is what I found.

Two possibilities for my future school would be Hardin Simmons University and Dallas Baptist University.

 Hardin Simmons is located in Abilene, Texas. It's tuition costs $745 per semester hour. With another $1,760 for a normal meal plan. They have a sports medicine and athletic training program. And they have financial aid and scholarships that you can apply for within the department.

Dallas Baptist University is located in Dallas, Texas. It's tuition costs $735 per semester hour. Plus $1,740 for a normal meal plan. And anywhere from $1,030-$1,635 for dorms. They have Kinesiology major as well. Scholarships are available for Christian leadership, academic excellence, ministerial scholarships, plus many more.

If I change my mind in becoming a physical therapist, I would consider a coaching career which will include teaching, so here are a few helpful tips in becoming a teacher:

1.Education: must have at least a bachelors degree

2. Earn Teaching Credential: differs from each state, but passing a standardize test is involved

3. Find a Job: certain teaching websites like http://teach.com/ have certain links to help you during your job search

4. Your Teaching Career: your career will develop over time, but by staying involved, keeping current, and using new teaching methods and technology, will help you be successful

Optional
5. Receive Higher Levels of Training

If teaching in Texas, the average elementary school salary in $51,090, the average secondary school salary is $53,160; if you have a masters degree you will have a high salary and the chance to get a higher position like principle or counselor. You can get 15 weeks of vacation per year; if you have a teaching credential from another state, you can be eligible to earn a Texas teaching credential as well; and you must complete 300 hours of coursework and student teaching combined. With a minimum of 80 hours coursework and a minimum of 30 hours student teaching.

I would definitely consider teaching abroad if I indeed pursue a teaching career because of the benefits it provides. You will learn and understand different cultures by experiencing them. And you can observe how educators from different countries teach their students, which will in turn help you gain more teaching methods. Certification may vary depending on where you are teaching abroad, but some countries do not require any teaching experience at all. Though some people, who have already graduated, decide to teach abroad so they can figure out where they are wanting to teach permanently.