Health, Sport and Physical Education Careers

Physical Education/Health Teacher - instruct students in sports, recreational activities and healthy lifestyle issues, in order to encourage and develop physical fitness and skills, self-esteem and interpersonal skills

Sports Coach - teach individuals and teams how to improve the way they play their sport by analysing their performances, instructing players in relevant skills and enhancing players' performances

Sports Development Officer - promote sports and coordinate the participation of young people in sport

Sports Administration Officer - assist in the administration of grant programs and the gathering of information to increase the understanding of community sport and recreational issues

Junior Science Teacher - in public or private schools

Health Promotion Officer - work with government and non-government organisations to develop, implement and evaluate physical activity and associated health promotion strategies, campaigns and interventions

Health and Fitness Consultant - coach people one on one, educate them on the holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle, and provide them with the tools to accomplish their goals most effectively

Health Information Managers - collect, store, analyse and distribute healthcare information

Sports Journalist - report on sports topics and events

Corporate Health Officer - deliver creative and dynamic wellness programs and services tailored to an organisation's specific, identified needs

Sporting Association Executive Director - design, develop and implement strategic plans for sporting associations

Sporting Association Media Liaison Officer - promote sporting associations by releasing information in a variety of ways to the media

Sporting Facility Managers - manage the operation and maintenance of sports facilities
 

UQ HMS offers the following programs to get you on track to a career in Health, Sport and Physical Education:

Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education

Postgraduate
- Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary HPE)

 

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