Physical Education Draft
Health and PEA high school course guide for families
See it for your school: its prerequisites, what it counts toward at your school, and whether it's in your plan.
Why this course?
Physical Education builds fitness habits you can keep for life, plus teamwork and sportsmanship.
What you'll learn
- Build strength, endurance and flexibility
- Play team and lifetime sports
- Set a fitness goal and track progress
- Lift and move safely
You'll do: Active every class, with fitness testing and skill units.
What comes next
Which courses come before and after it, and what it counts toward, depend on each school. Your plan shows your school's.
College majors that build on it
- Kinesiology and exercise science
- Teaching (physical education)
Careers it informs most
People in these jobs use what this course teaches the most. It's a starting point, not a track.
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsExercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors use teaching and training in their work. O*NET rates it important for the job.
- Coaches and ScoutsCoaches and Scouts use teaching and training in their work. O*NET rates it important for the job.
- Physical TherapistsPhysical Therapists use teaching and training in their work. O*NET rates it important for the job.
- Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsOral and Maxillofacial Surgeons use teaching and training in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Training and Development ManagersTraining and Development Managers use teaching and training in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.