The children of today would be the citizens of tomorrow. Today’s students will be tomorrow’s lawyers, doctors, teachers, players etc. Without harnessing this resource of the country in the right way one cannot think of prosperity in the nation. They should be provided the right education so that they can choose a right career for themselves and become the anchors of tomorrow. Physical education has become a demanding field in today’s world. Expectations from this profession are increasing both nationally and internationally.
This article provides a list of career options which one can go for with physical education as a subject.
Teacher
The job of a teacher is of utmost respect as well as importance. A teacher plays a very important role in molding the students’ life. A good career option can be a physical education teacher. Various schools and universities offer different posts and vacancies for the post of teachers or professors/assistant professors in physical education with good salaries. This job along with providing satisfaction is one, which helps in developing the young minds of the nation.
- One can pursue a bachelor’s degree and then go for a B. P.ed course.
- One could pursue a diploma in physical education (D.P.ed)
- The average salary is about 20 thousand per month.
Sports Manager
Sports Manager is also a very good job option for the students pursuing graduation in physical education. Their basic work includes looking after the activities off the field. They keep a check of the various contracts, promotions and business side of sports. They manage the business related to the sports and players.
- One needs a graduation /diploma course with physical education.
- Some skills including communication skills, decision-making skills, organizational skills, etc.
- The average salary is about 40 thousand.
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Physical Therapist
Physical therapists basically help the patients to deal with any of their injury or improving the physical ability. They consult with the patients to know about their health condition and provide them with solutions. They examine each patient and then develop a treatment for their cure.
- A DPT degree is needed along with experience.
- The average salary is around 3 lakhs.
Physical Education Trainer
A Physical Education Trainer basically trains the budding and aspiring youths in a particular game. Schools and Universities offer many jobs for a physical education trainer. This is a very good job option for the ones with physical education.
- The minimum eligibility is graduation with B.P.ed
- The average salary is about 1 lakh.
Coach
The coach works as a head of a particular team. They help in planning, organising and providing various sports activities. They teach the players – relevant skills, tactics as well as techniques.
- The minimum eligibility is a coaching qualification recognized by the governing body.
- The average salary for a coach is about 3 lakhs.
Fitness Instructor
A fitness instructor basically does the work of inspecting the gyms and ensuring cleanliness. They give exercise classes and workshops as well. They help in developing personal exercise and diet plans for being fit and fine.
- One would need a Level 2 Certificate in fitness instructing – Gym or Level 2 Diploma in instructing Exercise and fitness.
- The average salary is about 2.5 lakhs.
Nutrition Specialist
A Nutrition Specialist is basically concerned with the diet and the health of a person. Nutrition Specialists use a scientific and food based approach to evaluate someone’s eating habits and then provide them with a diet plan to fulfill their nutrient needs.
- One needs to have a graduation degree in science (microbiology, chemistry, medicine, etc.)
- The average salary is 3 lakhs PA.
Health educator
A Health educator basically plays the role of a teacher. They serve a variety of roles. They provide the patients with the educational strategies and methods to facilitate the health of the concerned person. They educate the patient with whom they come in contact with.
- The minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree.
- Some employers also ask for CHES ( Certified Health Education Specialist)
- The average salary is around 3 lakhs.
Physical education has many hidden benefits including self discipline, teaches goal setting, provides stress relief as well as improves peer relationships. It teaches essential body management skills and develops teamwork, sportsmanship and cooperation. It can be defined as an element of an educational curriculum concerned with strength, body development, agility and physical coordination.
Other than these one can also work in a fitness centre or any other sports equipment company. One can also work as a trainer, health educator, athlete coach, activities director, Corporate fitness instructor, personal physical instructor, Aerobics Instructor, Adaptive physical education specialist, Chiropractor etc.
Hope this article gave you valuable insights and cleared your major doubts regarding a career option in physical education. Dream big and Work hard.
All the best !!!!
By – Anshima Shrivastava
