Physical Education Careers
Career Opportunities
The Physical Education Teacher Education program (PETE) and the Physical Education Health Education (HETE) at WKU prepares students for a considerable number of occupations and professions. One of the most frequently mentioned is teaching from K-12. There is, however, a wide variety of other areas open to students of physical education and health education: corporate wellness, fitness and wellness instructors, activity directors and a host of others PE and Health teaching focused occupations in the business community. Those students who complete the teacher certification process will be eligible to be recommended for a teaching endorsement in the State of Kentucky.
The Physical Education Movement Studies program at WKU prepares students for a considerable number of occupations and professions. A wide variety of areas open to students in physical education: corporate wellness, fitness and wellness instructors, activity directors and a host of other occupations in the business community.
Physical Education Professional Organizations
National:
Society of Health And Physical Educators (SHAPE)
Regional:
Southern District of the American Society Society of Health And Physical Educators (SDSHAPE)
State:
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