LETS GET PHYSICAL

WHAT DOES A TEACHER DO?

• As a physical education teacher I would teach students about fitness
• Teach students games and activities that are used to stay fit
• Teach students about the importance and how to stretch
• I would like to teach high school physical education

EDUCATION

• Must recieve a Bachelor's degree and teaching certificate
• Usually takes around 4 years of schooling
• Classes I will need include classroom managment, health and welness..
• ...And activity classes such as golf, racquetball and aerobics
• Can receive a degree from most state colleges and universities

REQUIRED SKILLS

• To become a physical education teacher you must be able to instruct...
• ...students on how to do specific tasks
• Being able to communicate with students
• Skills are not required, but will make me a better teacher

SALARY

• Annual salary may differ from state to state
• Wyoming- $46,300 Nebraska- $32,300
• Salary increases with years of experience as well as the degree you have
• Least- $24,600 Most- $84,600

JOB DUTIES & TYPE OF WORK

• Workday- about 7:30-4:00 Monday through Friday
• Teaching jobs can be found nearly everywhere in the world
• Typically work inside, but because I would like to be ...
• ...a physical education teacher I may also work outside
• Workplace may be a public, private, or charter school

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & PROS/CONS

• CTA (Chadron) - NeSa (Nebraska) - NEA (Nebraska)
• Benefits- solid paycheck and good job security
• Drawbacks- some days may be long with activities...
• ...difficult adapting to different types of students

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