UMass Boston Health and Physical Education Degree, Major and Program Information

A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs. Find colleges offering health and physical education degree.

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Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Read more about postsecondary recreation studies teachers in our career profile section.
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Job Description
Compete in athletic events. Read more about athletes & sports competitors in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 16,500
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 18,400
- Percent Job Growth: 1.90%
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. Read more about coaches & scouts in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 225,700
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 281,700
- Percent Job Growth: 56.00%
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. Read more about fitness trainers & aerobics instructors in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 261,100
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 337,900
- Percent Job Growth: 76.80%