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Careers / Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary |
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Summary Description |
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Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Adjunct Faculty |
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Adjunct Instructor |
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Adjunct Physical Education Instructor |
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Adjunct Professor |
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Adjunct Professor of Fitness and Wellness |
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Aquatic Director |
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Aquatic Instructor |
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Assistant Professor |
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Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance |
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Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education |
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Assistant Professor of Physical Education |
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Assistant Professor of Physical Education Teacher Education |
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Assistant Professor of Recreation Leadership |
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Associate Professor |
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Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science |
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Associate Professor of Kinesiology |
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Athletic Director |
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Athletic Instructor |
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Athletic Trainer |
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Athletic Training Education Program Director |
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Body Recall Instructor |
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Clinical Education for Athletic Training Coordinator |
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Coach |
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College or University Faculty Member |
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College Professor |
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Exercise Physiology Professor |
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Exercise Science Instructor |
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Exercise Teacher |
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Faculty Member |
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Fitness and Wellness Instructor |
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Fitness Instructor |
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Fitness Management Director |
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Fitness Studies Teacher |
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Golf Instructor |
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Group Fitness Department Head |
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Gymnasium Teacher |
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Gymnastic Teacher |
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Health and Fitness Instructor |
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Health and Human Performance Professor |
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Health and Physical Education Professor (HPE Professor) |
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Health and Wellness Instructor |
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Health Professor |
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Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department Head |
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Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Professor (HPER Professor) |
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Human Performance Professor |
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Instructor |
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Intramural Director |
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Kinesiology Professor |
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Leisure Studies Professor |
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Outdoor Studies Director |
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Outdoor Studies Professor |
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Physical Education Department Chair (PE Department Chair) |
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Physical Education Instructor |
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Physical Education Professor (PE Professor) |
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Physical Education Teacher (PE Teacher) |
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Physical Fitness Teacher |
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Professor |
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Professor of Exercise Science |
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Professor of Health and Human Performance |
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Professor of Physical Education |
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Recreation Professor |
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Recreation Teacher |
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Recreational Programs Director |
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Scuba Instructor |
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Skiing Teacher |
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Sport and Recreation Management Professor |
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Sports Leadership Instructor |
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Sports Management Professor |
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Sports Teacher |
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Sports, Nutrition, and Fitness Management Director |
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Swim Instructor |
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Swimming Instructor |
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Swimming Professor |
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Swimming Teacher |
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Tai Chi Instructor |
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Teacher |
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Water Aerobics Instructor |
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Wellness Instructor |
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Yoga Instructor |
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Job Tasks |
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Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Develop instructional materials.
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Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
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Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Maintain student records.
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Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
- Evaluate student work.
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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
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Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
- Develop instructional objectives.
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Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as anatomy, therapeutic recreation, and conditioning theory.
- Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
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Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Supervise student research or internship work.
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Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
- Select educational materials or equipment.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Research topics in area of expertise.
- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
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Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- Promote educational institutions or programs.
- Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
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Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Research topics in area of expertise.
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Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
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Perform administrative duties such as serving as department heads.
- Direct department activities.
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Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
- Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
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Prepare students to act as sports coaches.
- Teach physical education.
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Participate in campus and community events.
- Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
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Act as advisers to student organizations.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
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Work Activities |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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Interesting Fact |
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The U.S. Treasury once printed $100,000 bills (featuring a portrait of Woodrow Wilson) but none of the bills were ever released into public circulation. |
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