About this program
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.
Career Opportunities
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Fitness Trainers
instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.
$45650
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Coaches and Scouts
instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
$47100
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
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Secondary School Teachers
teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
$67340
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
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Middle School Teachers
teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
$64990
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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PE Professors
teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$75430
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Education Professors
teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$75010
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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