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