Career Options
Careers for Physical Education Majors
- Physical Education Teacher (elementary, secondary, high school)
- Sports Coach
- Athletic Trainer
- Personal Trainer
- Sports and Recreation Manager
- Researcher
- Professor
- Activities Director
- Camp Director
- Nutrition Specialist
- Spa/Health Club Manager
- Occupational Exercise Scientist
- Corporate Fitness Instructor
- Rehabilitation Specialist
Starting Salary*
A physical education major’s typical starting salary is $31,706. The typical salary after 10-19 years is $43,714.
*Note: Salary information is provided for general reference only. APU does not guarantee the accuracy of the figures listed, and cannot predict or promise a specific salary for any graduate. For the most current salary estimates, please visit www.payscale.com.
Job Titles Held by Former Physical Education Majors
- Recreation Leader, San Diego Recreation Department
- Fitness Teacher and Volleyball Coach, Olympia High School
- Wellness Coach, YMCA Ventura
- President, My Life Fitness
- Physical Education Teacher, Countryside Elementary School
- Operations Coordinator, Golden Dome Athletic Center, Rutgers-Newark
Famous People with Physical Education Degrees
- Charles Tillman (football player)
- Todd Johnson (football player)
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
