Careers in Health & Physical Education

Many people ask questions like "Why take Phys-ed in High School?" or "What careers can I get by taking Phys-ed throughout high school?" Take a look at the various career opportunities

Possible Career Paths

Physical education graduates are currently teaching and coaching in public and private elementary, middle, and high schools. Successful completion of other programs in this department prepare graduates to work in sport management, retail sales, fitness facilities, athletic programs, municipal recreation, camp settings, boys and girls clubs, and community programs.

The list below provides several career options, but it is not exhaustive. Please note that some positions require additional education.

• Adaptive Physical Education Specialist
• Adventure/Outdoor Educator
• Aerobics Instructor
• Athletic Coach
• Athletic Director
• Athletic Trainer
• Camp Director
• College Instructor/Professor
• Community Sports Director
• Corporate Wellness Specialist
• Dance Instructor
• Director of Intramural Sports
• Director of Marketing
• Director of Operations
• Doctor
• Early Childhood Motor Skills Instructor
• Education Administrator
• Exercise Physiologist
• Facility/Venue Manager
• Fitness Instructor
• Fitness Facility Owner/ Director
• Health/Fitness Consultant
• Health Promotions Director
• Health Researcher
• Human Kinetics Specialist
• Kinesiologist
• Nutritionist
• Occupational Therapist
• Outdoor Educator
• Personal Trainer
• Physical Education Teacher
• Physical Health Advocate
• Physical Therapist
• Player Agent/Representative
• Professional Athlete
• Professional Sports Scout
• Public Relations Specialist
• Recreation Center Manager
• Recreation Therapist
• Referee/Umpire
• Rehabilitation Specialist
• Sports Agent
• Sports Broadcaster
• Sports Journalist
• Sports Information Director
• Sports Marketing Specialist
• Sports Medicine Physician
• Sports Nutritionist/Dietitian
• Sports Psychologist
• Sports Statistician
• Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Surgeon
• Teacher- Elementary/ High School
• Team Therapist
• Tournament Director
• University Professor
• University Researcher