Work
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Worker Requirements
Sample Occupations
Related Clusters
Related MPC Departments
| CAREER CLUSTER BRIEF |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION INSTRUCTION |
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CAREER AREA - SOCIAL SCIENCES |
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| Work activities in this group primarily involve teaching a wide variety of physical and recreational activities and conducting physical training for schools, camps, and playgrounds. Subjects of instruction range from sedentary pursuits, such as bridge, to activities requiring physical effort, such as swimming and gymnastics. Evaluating the abilities of the student in relation to course or activity and, consequently, determining the best training methods to use in order to achieve maximum progress are important considerations. |
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Worker Requirements |
| Ability to communicate ideas and relate to people; capacity sufficient to acquire necessary experience and teaching techniques; analytical mind to organize and apply knowledge; organizational ability to plan, prepare for and/or officiate in games and competitions; manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination in applicable instances. |
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| Recreation Leader |
| Camp Counselor |
| Recreation Therapist |
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| Dancing |
| High School, College, and University Teaching |
| Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School Teaching |
Related MPC Departments |
| Physical Education |
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