Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Health Education majors teach individuals or groups a variety of physical activities, including calisthenics, gymnastics, rhythms and dance, reducing or corrective exercises, and sport and game skills in schools, universities, and private health clubs. They prescribe individualized exercise and motor skill movements. Use the following examples of employment opportunities for Health Education majors 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 the bachelors’ degree.

Activities Director Adventurer/Risk Trainer Aquatic Management Athletic Coach Athletic Trainer Camp Director Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiovascular Fitness Instructor College Health Educator Corporate Fitness Instructor Cruise Recreation Director Dance/Aerobics Instructor Dietitian Education Coordinator Emergency Medical Technician Health Administrator Health Advocate Fitness Health Club Manager Health Consultant Health Information Specialist Health/Fitness Consultant Nutrition Specialist Occupational Therapy Assistant

Park Manager Personal Trainer Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Assistant Prison Recreation Specialist Program Coordinator Public Health Educator Public Health Statistician Recreation Specialist Rehabilitation Specialist School Health Educator Sporting Goods Sales Sports Agent Sports-Fitness Nutritionist Sports Psychologist Strength-Conditioning Coach Substance Abuse Teacher, Dance Teacher, Gymnastics Teacher, Health Teacher, Nutrition Teacher, PE Wellness Coordinator

Business and industry Campgrounds Churches Community organizations Fitness clubs/resorts/spas Hospitals

Parks & recreation offices Schools State/federal government Tourism agencies Travel agencies

Related Skills
- Ability to teach and lead groups of individuals in health related classes
- Assesses health problems & concerns of communities
- Educates individuals & groups about health concerns
- Focuses on stress reduction through awareness, measurement & relaxation
- Interpersonal skills to meet with parents, school counselors, school staff and/or community
- Motivates people & possesses sensitivity to their needs
- Physically active and healthy
- Plans, implements & evaluates wellness programs & workshops
- Prepares a budget for materials and equipment
- Prepares creative & resourceful activities
- Understands causes & prevention of diseases


Professional Organizations and Associations
American Alliance for Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAPHERD)
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
National Association for Sport and Physical Education
National Education Association
National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
National Wellness Institute (NWI)
North Carolina High School Athletic Association