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Course: Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Would you enjoy coaching a basketball team, teaching a dance class, or demonstrating a juggling trick? Do you want to help kids become confident, coordinated, and team-spirited? If so, consider a career as a physical education teacher or coach.
This major prepares students to teach physical education and coach sports at various educational levels.
Are You Ready To...?
- Learn the science behind the moves
- Volunteer as a coach, a camp counselor, or an assistant at an after-school program
- Get involved in a variety of sports and fitness activities
It Helps To Be...
Enthusiastic about fitness, ready to tackle challenging science classes, and good at motivating people. You'll also need flexibility in order to work with a variety of students, from hard-core athletes to kids who don't like to leave the couch.
College Checklist
- Is the program approved by the state's department of education?
- Which grades will you be certified to teach?
- How much time will you spend observing, helping out, and student teaching in schools?
Did You Know?
Getting certified in two subjects (such as physical education and science or physical education and coaching) will boost your chances of getting a good job.
Course Spotlight
You’ll have many opportunities to visit schools where you’ll see physical education teachers and coaches in action. Whether you watch them supervising a track team or leading a movement class for students with physical disabilities, you’ll pick up valuable real-world tips.
These visits will help you prepare for your student teaching semester. While it can be nerve-wracking to find yourself in charge of a gym full of children, it's also exhilarating to step up to the teaching plate -- knowing that an experienced teacher is standing by to coach you.