Career Paths in Physical Education

The Bachelor of Physical Education degree is a well established, highly respected degree, and leads to a variety of careers. And because people may change careers many times in today's world, the wide range of subjects you'll study at Otago means you'll be able to adapt to any new opportunity that comes your way.

For information on potential career opportunities and papers to take in Physical Education please read our printable career paths flyers in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format below.

Printable career path flyers

Graduate job opportunities

Here are just some of the areas where Otago PhysEd graduates can find jobs:

Exercise and sport science

Assessment and monitoring of athletic performance
Health and industry
Sport/exercise assessment and advising
Sport equipment development/testing
Fitness training/coaching/development
Exercise and sport consultants and researchers

Sport and leisure studies

Sport management and marketing
Sport psychology consultants
Sport and social policy advisers
Sports media/sports journalism
Recreation planning
Local sporting bodies

Professional Studies

Outdoor educators
Preparation for teacher training
Community recreationists
Dance educators
Dance performers
Sports coaching
Sport/recreation and youth workers

Exercise prescription and management

Facilitation and monitoring of training and rehabilitation of athletes
Health promotion through exercise management
Consultancy to the fitness industry
Cardiac rehabilitation
Working with sport and disability organisations
Adapted physical activity for people with disabilities and other health impaired conditions