Career Information
Careers in Health and Physical Education Allow You To…
Students who complete their degree in Health and Physical Education predominantly work in an educational setting teaching health education at the middle school or high school level and/or physical education at the elementary, middle, or high school levels. Careers may also include working as an activities/athletic director or youth sport director. Coaching opportunities are also available. Teaching health and physical education at the University level is also an option, for this graduate degrees would be required.
Currently, the job outlook for health and physical educators is strong, and new teachers are in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 5% growth by 2031.
Teaching/Educator
What They Do
Teaching opportunities range from K-12 and educate students about specific topics.
With a Health and Physical Education degree you can work with a variety of age groups. For more information on the job market specific to Kindergarten and Elementary school visit https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm; for Middle School visit https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/middle-school-teachers.htm; and for High School visit https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm.
Job Outlook and Pay
Nationally
Median Pay – 2021 $61,320-$61,820 based on the setting.
Employment of teachers is projected to grow 4-5 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for any occupation.
About 47,300 – 120,300 openings for K-12 educators are projected each year, on average, over the decade, again depending on the setting. "Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire."
May 2021 – MN Data
| Occupation Title | Employment | Median Hourly Wage | Mean Hourly Wage | Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,980 | (*) | (*) | $64,290 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 22,680 | (*) | (*) | $67,300 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 8,410 | (*) | (*) | $65,630 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 17,380 | (*) | (*) | $63,970 |
Kindergarten
High School
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
