Physical Education
Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science
The Physical Education major is primarily designed to prepare students for careers in teaching physical education and/or health education. Graduates are employed as elementary, middle, and high school physical education specialists, health educators, coaches, athletic directors, school and district-level administrators, college and university coaches and professors.
The following list contains a representative sample of job titles of Physical Education majors. Use this as an idea list, and remember that it represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider. Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Related Career Titles
| Activities Director Adventurer/Risk Trainer Aquatic Management Athletic Director Athletic Trainer Camp Director Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Cardiovascular Fitness Instructor College/University Coach Community/Commercial Recreation Director Corporate Fitness Instructor Country Club Manger Cruise Recreation Director Dance Instructor/Aerobics Instructor Dietitian Emergency Medical Technician Exercise Physiology Health Educator Health/Fitness Consultant High School Coach Human Kinetics Specialist Nutrition Specialist Occupational Exercise Scientist Occupational Therapy Assistant | Park Manager Personal Trainer Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Assistant Physical/Health Education Teacher Prison Recreation Specialist Pro Football Referee Professional Boxing Judge Professional Sports Scout Professional Sports Umpire Recreation Specialist Rehabilitation Specialist Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Specialist Social Director SPA/Health Club Manager Sporting Goods Sales Sports Agent Sports and Fitness Nutritionist Sports Illustrator Sports Medicine Sports Psychologist Strength and Conditioning Coach Swimming Pool Manager |
Related Skills
| Athletically inclined Demonstration Skills (physical activities) Discussion Skills Health/Physically Fit Interest in Teaching Knowledge of Proper Nutrition | Motivational Skills Motor Skills Oral & Visual Communication Skills Patience Planning Skills Teaching/Coaching |
Professional Organizations and Associations
American Alliance for Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAPHERD)
American Association for Leisure & Recreation
National Association for Sport and Physical Education
