Physical Education - What to Do with this Major

Personal Characteristics to be Successful

Workplace Skills

Assess individual fitness levels
Analyze strengths
Coordinate details, activities, and personnel
Conduct athletic conferences
Evaluate athletic ability
Knowledge of nutrition/effect on the human body
Keep records
Knowledge of first-aid/CPR
Multi-task
Negotiate Salaries
Network
Officiate athletic activities
Organize events
Problem solve
Recruit athletes
Referee
Supervise/lead classes
Teach
Understand equipment/benefits to user
Work with all types of individuals

Sources

University of North Carolina at Wilmington: Career Services (What can I do with a major in...) Web site (visited Aug. 2007): http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/index.htm
Camenson, B. (1996). Careers For Health Nuts & Others Who Like to Stay Fit. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons
Field, S. (1991). Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry: A Comprehensive Guide to the Exciting Careers Open to You in Sports or Sports-Related Fields. New York, NY: Facts on File, Inc.
Johnson County Community College Web site (visited November 2007): http://www.jccc.com