PE Teaching Courses
Teachers of Physical Education & Human Movement are employed in range of educational environments, principally in government and independent schools
PE Teachers instruct students in sports, recreational activities, and healthy lifestyle issues. Individuals in this role are tasked with the safe and inclusive promotion of students' physical fitness, as well as the encouragement of their self-esteem and interpersonal skills.
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Our PE Teaching courses qualify you as a teacher in New South Wales, Requirements for other states and countries may vary.
To become a PE Teacher you typically have to study education at University, specialising in physical education, health and movement. Alternatively, you could complete a relevant Degree such as a Dance Degree, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Education.
PE Teaching can be an extremely rewarding and enjoyable career. Among undertaking general teaching tasks and practical activities, PE Teachers are expected to enjoy and be good at physical activity. A Physical Education Teacher must also be enthusiastic and exhibit strong communication skills in order to motivate and train students to perform the physical activities as well as having fun performing those tasks. Possessing a passion to work with children is important, since working with young people can be a demanding task.
Most Physical Education Teachers work in Primary and Secondary schools and are usually qualified to teach at least one other subject. Employment prospects are positive for both Primary and Secondary School Teachers in Australia, with employment expected to grow. People with qualifications in physical education may also be employed in the leisure industry as a Health or Sports Officer in recreation centres.
Getting your PE Teaching career off the ground requires more than just a qualification, commitment and personal skills are essential. Our PE Teaching courses offer a diverse range of practical experience and geared towards providing you with skills in physical education, personal development, health and human movement.
To be successful in the industry, it requires a person who will rise to the challenge, is willing to work hard, recognizes what motivates each student and enjoys keeping an active and healthy lifestyle.
Our alumni have achieved success in their careers for many decades. Meet some of them now...
"The Dance Degree at ACPE was unique in that it allowed me to teach PD/H/PE as my second teaching subject. Teaching both subjects has been beneficial, offering variety and rewarding experiences in my teaching practice."
