Health & Physical Education, k-12
What Can I Do With My Major?
Overview
Related Careers
Health & Physical Education Teacher, k-12
Activities Director
Athletic Director/Trainer*
Camp Director
College/University Coach*
Corporate Fitness Instructor
Cruise Recreation Director
Dance Instructor/Aerobics Instructor
Emergency Medical Technician*
Health/Fitness Consultant
High School Coach
Personal Trainer
Professional Sports Official*
Recreation Director
Recreation Specialist
Spa/Health Club Manager
Sports Agent*
Strength and Conditioning Coach*
*additional experience or advanced degree/certification may be required
Related Major Skills
- Assesses health problems & concerns of communities
- Educates individuals & groups about health concerns
- Focuses on stress reduction through awareness, measurement & relaxation
- Interpersonal skills to meet with parents, school counselors, school staff and/or community
- Motivates people & possesses sensitivity to their needs
- Physically active and healthy
- Plans, implements & evaluates wellness programs & workshops
- Prepares a budget for materials and equipment
- Prepares creative & resourceful activities
- Understands causes & prevention of diseases
Employers of Appstate Grads
Appalachian State University
Broyhill Wellness Center
Buncombe County Schools
Cabarrus County Schools
Caldwell County Schools
Catawba County Schools
Childrens Hope Alliance
Christ School
College Access Partnerships - Gear Up
Hickory Public Schools
Le Grande Learning Center
Mountain Top Youth Camp
Parisi Speed School
Smoky Mountain Running Camp
TruFitGym Shallotte
Wake County Public School System
Watauga County Schools
Wilkes County Schools
Preparing for Your Career
•Develop excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
•Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience
•Participation in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting
How can I know if a Health & Physical Education degree is right for me?
•Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.
•Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake
•Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow
•Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field
For more information on careers & job outlook: onetonline.org