Physical education and health teachers instruct students in sports, recreational activities and healthy lifestyle issues, in order to encourage and develop physical fitness and skills, self-esteem and interpersonal skills.
The Associate in Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts program allows students to pursue a Health and Human Performance Teacher concentration which can be transferred to four year programs offering majors such as Physical Education and Health Teacher, or Health and Human Performance Teacher. Students are advised to check degree requirements in the catalogs of transfer institutions and/or consult the transfer institution.
For New Jersey institutions of higher education you can use NJ Transfer at www.njtransfer.org. or
Program Offerings at New Jersey Colleges and Universities
Suggested courses beyond the liberal arts core are:
Exercise Prescription (HEHP 266)
Community First Aid and Safety (HEHP 160)
Motor Learning (HEHP 222)
History and Philosophy of Health and Human Performance (HEHP 185)
Kinesiology (HEHP 265)
Numerous career options are available. Public and private school teaching and coaching positions are available. Business organizations and the U.S. military also employ physical educators. Future career opportunities may include Physical Education and Health Teacher, Education Aide, Fitness Instructor, Physiotherapist, Recreation Officer, Sports Coach, Sports Scientist, Sportsperson, Teacher - Primary Education, Teacher - Secondary Education, etc.
