Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Degree, Program Information at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

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Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Job Description
Teach students in public or private schools in one or more subjects at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable State laws and regulations.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 658,060
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 731,803
- Percent Job Growth: 11.21%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Job Description
Instruct students in secondary public or private schools in one or more subjects at the secondary level, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. May be designated according to subject matter specialty, such as typing instructors, commercial teachers, or English teachers.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 1,037,547
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 1,096,096
- Percent Job Growth: 5.64%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Speech Recognition
Coaches and Scouts
Job Description
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 216,780
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 248,530
- Percent Job Growth: 14.65%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Category Flexibility
- Visualization
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
Job Description
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 234,841
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 297,845
- Percent Job Growth: 26.83%
Important Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Trunk Strength
- Stamina
- Extent Flexibility
- Gross Body Coordination