Career Center

Careers in Physical Education

Career Possibilities:

Activities Director- Responsible for a recreation program's daily operation, primarily organize and direct participants. Starting Salary: $15.72/hr

 

Athletic Coach- Organize, instructs, and teaches amateur and professional athletes in fundamentals of individual and team sports. Starting Salary: $13,370

 

Cardiovascular Fitness Instructor- Conduct group exercise sessions that involve aerobic exercise, stretching, and muscle conditioning. Starting Salary: $11.51/hr

 

Community/Commercial Recreation- Organize and direct leisure activities and athletic programs for employees of all ages. Starting Salary: $8.69/hr

 

Corporate Fitness Instructor- Help clients to assess their level of physical fitness and help them to set and reach fitness goals.� Starting Salary: $15.72/hr

 

Nutrition Specialist- Plan food and nutrition programs and supervise the preparation and serving of meals. They help to prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications. Starting Salary: $25,520

 

Personal Trainer- Work with clients on a one-on-one basis in either a gym or the client�s home. Starting Salary: $11.51/hr

 

Rehabilitation Specialist/Physical Therapist- Provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.� Starting Salary: $40,200

 

Social Director- Organize and lead group activities. Starting Salary: $15,420

 

Teacher; Physical Education- help students delve more deeply into physical education and expose them to the world of physical fitness. Starting Salary: $30,719

 

 

 

Helpful web site:

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/physed.htm

Also look at career centers at various Universities-these will be the most helpful!

 

Other Career Opportunities:

Adventurer/Risk Taker

Aquatic Management

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiovascular Fitness Instructor

Country Club Manager

Cruise Recreation Director

Dance Instructor/Aerobics Instructor

Emergency Medical Technician

Exercise Physiology

Health/Fitness Consultant

Occupation Exercise Scientist

Park Manager

SPA/Health Club Manager

Sporting Goods Sales

 

Additional Education or Experience Required:

Camp Director

Dietician

Chiropractor

Sports Agent

Athletic Director-College/University

Sports and Fitness Nutritionist

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sports Medicine

Sports Psychologist

Sport/Research Instructor

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Assistant

Prison Recreation Specialist

Pro Football Referee

Professional Sports Scout

Professional Sports Umpire