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Students
Health Education Major
Career Information
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Possible
Job Titles
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| -Health and Physical Ed. Teacher -Coach Recreation -Therapy Dance instructor -Occupational Therapy* -Dance Therapy -Early childhood motor skills instructor -Outdoor education instructor -Weight-control counselor -Sports medicine physician* -Youth sports coach -Sports nutritionist* -Intramural director -Sports psychologist* -Camp Director |
-Protective service worker -Government careers -Athletic Trainer* -Sports Official -Professional Athlete -Agency Recreation Leader -Corporate Trainer -Exercise Physiologist* -Entrepreneur *These occupations would require further education and/or certification. Others above also may require further education and/or certification. |
Typical Places of Employment
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| -Industry (private, public companies) -Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Schools -Correctional Facilities -Colleges and Universities -Community Centers -Public Gyms |
-Health Departments -Family Planning Agencies -Spas and Resorts -Professional Sports Teams -Governmental Agencies -Retirement Communities |
Required
Skills and Abilities
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| -Enjoy working with people -Discipline -Planning Problem solving -Teamwork -Management/ Supervisory |
-Teaching Abilities -Leadership -Communication Adaptable |
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 people 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 in classes in games, dance, gymnastics, and fitness activities. |
-Teach a sports skills. -Instruct students in nutrition, 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. |
Additional Info in Career Services
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These publications must be used in the "Browsing" Library of Career Services. There are also 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
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| ALUMNI NAME | GRAD DATE | CURRENT JOB | ORGANIZATION |
| Gregory Martel | 1991 | Assistant Professor | UMES |
| Nancy Mears | 1998 | Senior Health Program Representative | State of DE |
Related Links: Further Explore this Career Field |
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Health Education Careers and Related Careers
What
Is A Health Educator And What Do They Do?
Health
Career Exploration-A career in the health field might be just what the
doctor ordered.
Sample
Resumes for Health Education Students at SU
Careers
in Gerontology-Working with the Aging
Careers
in Public Health
Check this out:
A major-- to career-- converter from
Monster.
Professional Organizations for the Health Educator
American
College Health Association
Coalition
of National Health Education Organizations
Eta
Sigma Gamma, the national health education honor society.
Society
for Public Health Education-Promotes healthy behaviors, healthy
communities, and healthy environments. Primary focus on public
health education.
American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
American
Association for Health Education- serves health educators and other
professionals who promote the health of all people. AAHE encourages,
supports, and assists health professionals concerned with health promotion
through education and other systematic strategies.
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