Physical Education TeacherThe process of becoming a physical education teacher is a persistent process that requires a little more dedication than a regular teacher. Becoming any type of teacher in the field of education requires diligence and dedication. The requirements to become a physical education teacher are rigorous and time-consuming. The requirements may also involve many physical and psychological activities and multiple class requirements in both fields. To become a physical education teacher, you need a four-year degree in health and physical education. (www.pecentral.org/professional/becomingapeteacher.html)/(source A) During the four years of college some examples of classes that can be taken to help in the process of becoming a physical education teacher are: physical exercise, psychology, health and wellness classes. Other areas that will benefit someone who becomes a physical education teacher would be playing team or individual sports and doing internships for students. (source A) Helping the community is recommended and coaching young children can also help with work experience. While private school teachers are not required to hold a license, all public school teachers must be licensed by the state in which they work. (http://education-portal.com/articles/Physical_Education_Teacher_Educational_Requirements_to_Teach_Physical_Education_PE.html) (Source D) Different types of licenses may be needed depending on the grade level you choose. Licensing eligibility varies from state to state; however, most states require minimum grade point average (GPA) with completion of a four-year degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment numbers for preschool, elementary, and middle school teachers... middle of paper... encourage them to be active. The aim of physical education teachers in some schools is to develop in each student an understanding of the relationship between good bodily functioning and physical exercise; motivate each student to cultivate physical fitness, hygiene habits and good social and emotional adaptation; discover and develop pupils' talents in physical achievement; develop strength, agility, balance and coordination in individual, double and team physical and sporting activities, based on the abilities of each student. (http://www.fremont14.k12.wy.us/Upload/DistrictDocs/Job_Descriptions/Physical_Education_teacher.pdf) Other opportunities may present themselves as physical education teachers mix with students and coerce other faculty members. Physical education teachers may be required to participate in extracurricular activities and to attend and give input at school meetings.