| The requirements to teach Physical Education in | | | | Physical education subjects do not demand an |
| the United States are, first and foremost, an | | | | excessive amount of physical work anymore. |
| accomplished four years bachelor degree in | | | | Rather, the goal of the PE department should be |
| athletic training and physical education, or | | | | to promote physical fitness and help students |
| something equivalent. You must also be physically | | | | commit to a lifelong healthy habits and activities. |
| fit and able to demonstrate application of theories. | | | | Teaching PE also involves coaching, physical |
| A background of athletic sports is an advantage | | | | therapy, personal training and professional athletics. |
| and good communication skills are essential. A | | | | Furthermore, medical and health related |
| Physical Education teacher is responsible for | | | | professions may also be accepted. Another |
| ensuring physical fitness and health in the | | | | abstract that is highly recommended by schools is |
| curriculum by exercise, sports, and other activities. | | | | staying fit. This is to inspire students to stay |
| One is not merely a gym supervisor but also | | | | healthy by making a role model for them. Sports |
| knowledgeable in nutrition. Not only are PE | | | | are also other examples of expanded horizons for |
| teachers responsible for physical activities, but also | | | | a Physical Education teacher. As a PE teacher you |
| for teaching health and nutrition in a classroom | | | | might be expected to be capable of training and |
| setting. | | | | working with student team athletes on different |
| There are a variety of degree options that an | | | | strategic approaches. The PE teacher is also often |
| aspiring PE Teacher can choose from including BS | | | | looked to be involved as a coach in sports they |
| in Heath Science, BS in Health and Wellness, | | | | specialize in. Physical education teachers are |
| Master of Public Heath, Master of Healthcare | | | | responsible for not only the PE subject alone but |
| Administration, and more. Some courses you | | | | also the overall athletic physical fitness elements in |
| might see in college are Physical Education Theory, | | | | a school's curriculum. |
| Theories of Sport Pedagogy, Team Sports, | | | | A good and qualified Physical Education teacher, |
| Individual Sports, General Teaching Methods, | | | | coach, or instructor must always be an advocate |
| Human Development and Physical Education | | | | of health both inside and out. This includes |
| Classes for the Physically Impaired. | | | | hygiene, general heath, exercising, nutrition, and |
| The salaries for PE teachers are on par with | | | | more. Not only should the student see a PE |
| other teacher with salary averages ranging from | | | | teacher as a healthy model, but also someone |
| $33,000 to $51,000 per year. But this will highly | | | | who is sincerely devoted and committed to |
| depend on the state where you will be teaching. | | | | holistic health. These professionals extend their |
| For example, according to the Indiana University | | | | knowledge and apply their wisdom outside the |
| website, the annual average income of a Physical | | | | boundaries of gym exercises and protein shakes. |
| Education teacher at a middle school level is at | | | | They must inspire and encourage their students |
| around $24,700 with health-care and retirement | | | | to stay healthy and commit to changes that will |
| benefits. | | | | allow then to live healthy and active lives. |