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Coach / Physical Education Teacher

Develops physical skills and health

Teaches physical education and sport at school, or coaches athletes, developing their physical skills and health.

What they do

  • ▹Teaches PE classes or coaches a team/group in a specific sport
  • ▹Builds individual and team training programs by season
  • ▹Monitors exercise technique to prevent injuries
  • ▹Selects and prepares athletes for competitions and training camps

Skills you need

  • ▹Excellent personal physical fitness
  • ▹Knowledge of training methods and sports physiology
  • ▹Ability to motivate and keep discipline in a group
  • ▹First-aid skills for injuries
  • ▹Patience working with students at different fitness levels

Focus on these subjects at school

Physical educationBiology

Where they work

  • ▹General schools
  • ▹Youth sports schools (DYuSSh)
  • ▹Sports clubs and fitness centers
  • ▹National/regional teams by sport

Pros

  • + Active work rather than a desk job
  • + Can be combined with your own athletic career or refereeing
  • + A chance to take a talented student to a serious competitive level

Challenges

  • − High physical strain and risk of injury
  • − School PE-teacher pay is low, and a coach's income is unstable without sponsors

Programs that lead to this profession

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Where else it's taught — colleges

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