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Students
Physical Education Major
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Possible Job Titles
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education required Health and Physical Ed. Teacher Sporting good salesperson Coach Recreation Therapy Dance instructor Occupational Therapy* Dance Therapy Early childhood motor skills instructor Outdoor education instructor Weight-control counselor Correction facilities instr. Sports medicine physician* Youth sports coach Sports nutritionist* Intramural director Sports psychologist* Camp Director Protective service worker Sports clothing designer Sales Equipment Manager Sports agent |
Sports promoter Government careers Athletic Trainer* Sports Official Professional Athlete Agency Recreation Leader Corporate Trainer Exercise Physiologist* Entrepreneur Exercise Science Exercise Physiologists Aerobic Instructors Sports Instructors Kinesiotherapists Corporate Fitness Hospital Wellness Community Based Fitness Personal Trainer Industrial Fitness Cardiac Rehabilitation |
Typical Places of Employment
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| Industry (private, public companies) Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Schools Correctional Facilities Colleges and Universities Community Centers and Public Gyms Health Spas and Resorts Professional Sports Teams Governmental Agencies Retirement Communities |
Exercise Science College/University Instructor Community Organizations Commerce & Industry Rehabilitation Programs Competitive Sports programs Camps Resorts YMCA's Gyms Fitness Centers |
Required Skills and Abilities
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| Enjoy working with people Discipline Planning Problem solving Teamwork Management/ Supervisory Negotiation Leadership Communication Adaptable Demonstrate the techniques and rules of sports and games Patience |
Exercise Science Counseling, Training Innovating Diagnosing, Troubleshooting Analyzing Organizing Interpersonal Skills Supervising Assessing Planning, Decision-making Giving Speeches & Talks to Groups |
Typical Work Activities
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| Assess physical education needs and place in classes in accordance
with their health status and ability. Direct and guide students in a broad range of activities to help them develop skills such as accuracy, agility, balance, coordination, power, rhythm, strength, timing, and other attributes needed in physical activities. Lead groups of students in classes in games, dance, gymnastics, and fitness activities. Teach a sports skills. Instruct students in the use of equipment. Prepare a budget for materials and equipment. Meet with parents, school counselors, and school staff, to keep the community informed about the physical education and sports programs. Teach other subjects in the classroom. Coach a sport Give first aid and/or CPR. |
Exercise Science Research with athletes to identify human biomechanical principals Develop customized exercise prescriptions for athletes Evaluating performances Analyze and compare information between human physique & endurance, agility & muscle strength Instructing students Organizing sports events |
Additional Info in Career Services
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These publications must be used in the
Career Services Office.
However there are many brochures and magazines such as Resume Writing,
Interviewing and Job Choices that you may take with you:
To see a complete list of career books located at the Career Services Office click here. |
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Alumni Resources(Listed
below are examples of SU Alumni and their Jobs in this major-For more
alumni resources, go to
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Related Links |
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Click
here for Student
Athletes Career Guide/Resume Page
Adventure
Careers & Jobs
Aerobics
and Fitness Association of America
American
Physical Therapy Association
Association for the Advancement of Applied Sports Psychology
Athletic Trainer.Com
Careers
in the Camp Community
Careers
in The Sports Industry
Check this out:
A major-- to career-- converter from
Monster.
Exercise Jobs.Com
Health
Club Industry Statistics
Human Kinetics
Instructors, Coaches, Sports
& Physical Training-Occupational Outlook Handbook
Jobs & Careers in
Outdoor, Environmental & Adventure Education
National
Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camps
National
Athletic Trainers' Association
National
Collegiate Athletic Association
Online Sports Career Center
Sample
Resumes for Physical Education Students
Sports Medicine Jobs
Sports Medicine.Com
Yahoo
Sports Directory
What
is an Athletic Trainer?
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