Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
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.
38 alternate job titles:
Adjunct Instructor
Adjunct Professor
Aquatic Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Athletic Instructor
College Faculty Member
College Professor
Education Programs Professional
Exercise Instructor
Exercise Science Instructor
Exercise Science Professor
Exercise Teacher
Fitness and Wellness Instructor
Fitness Instructor
Fitness Studies Teacher
Gymnasium Teacher
Health and Human Performance Professor
Health and Physical Education Instructor (HPE Instructor)
Health and Physical Education Professor (HPE Professor)
Health Professor
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Professor (HPER Professor)
Human Performance Professor
Instructor
Kinesiology Professor
Leisure Studies Professor
Physical Education Instructor (PE Instructor)
Physical Education Professor (PE Professor)
Physical Education Teacher (PE Teacher)
Physical Fitness Teacher
Professor
Recreation Professor
Recreation Teacher
Sports Management Professor
Teacher
University Faculty Member
Wellness and Activities Instructor
Wellness Instructor
Salary Information
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary: $75,890 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Analysis |
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Teach physical education. | General |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Blackboard Learn | Computer based training software |
| Calendar and scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Collaborative editing software | Word processing software |
| Course management system software | Computer based training software |
| DOC Cop | Information retrieval or search software |
| Dartfish ProSuite | Video creation and editing software |
| Desire2Learn LMS software | Computer based training software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Prolog | Development environment software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Softworks Global PESoftOne | Computer based training software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
| Student record software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Driving Instructor/Driver | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Certified Casting Instructor | Fly Fishers International | Not Available |
| Certified Riding Instructor - Level II (Instructor of Beginner through Intermediate) | American Riding Instructors Association | Not Available |
| Certified Riding Instructor - Level III (Instructor of Beginner through Advanced) | American Riding Instructors Association | Not Available |
| Certified Riding Instructor Level I (Instructor in Training) | American Riding Instructors Association | Not Available |
| Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist | National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Certified Wellness Practitioner | National Wellness Institute | Not Available |
| Conditioning Specialist Certification | National Strength Professionals Association | Not Available |
| Cycling Instructor | National Strength Professionals Association | Not Available |
| Group Exercise Instructor | National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association | Not Available |
| Heart Rate Performance Specialist | National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association | Not Available |
| Instructor Trainer Certification | American Canoe Association | Not Available |
| Instructor Trainer Educator Certification | American Canoe Association | Not Available |
| Master Certified Casting Instructor | Fly Fishers International | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood - Physical Education | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| Personal Fitness Trainer | Aerobics and Fitness Association of America | Not Available |
| Sports Nutrition Specialist Certification | International Sports Sciences Association | Not Available |
| Water Ski Instructor/Coach | USA Water Ski | Not Available |
| Weight Management Specialty Certification | American Council on Exercise | Not Available |
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