What Are the Requirements to Become a PE Teacher?
Fotolia.com”> jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.co.uk/images/a06/55/aj/requirements-become-pe-teacher_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); PE teachers teach students how to exercise safely and effectively. Physical education (PE) teachers specialize in training young children and teenagers in exercise, sports, fitness and nutrition. According to Education Portal, “nearly all schools from first grade through the end of high school employ physical education teachers.” PE teachers can teach at the primary or secondary school levels, and as of April 2010, their average annual salary ranges from $33,641 to $51,451. Initial salary will usually increase with time and experience. Bachelor’s Degree Most schools require that PE teachers have at least a bachelor’s degree. Popular degree majors include physical education or health or a general Bachelor of Science degree. Courses that may be helpful to prospective PE teachers include biolo