Physical Education Teacher

A Physical Education (PE) Teacher promotes health and fitness among students at primary and secondary levels. They design and deliver lessons focused on skills development, teamwork, and physical health.

Physical Education Teachers include planning sports activities, assessing progress, organising events, and ensuring safety during exercises. They also support extracurricular sports while creating an engaging environment for learning.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $102,960
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a physical education teacher?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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Bachelor of Health, Physical Education and Sport (Secondary)
On Campus
8 years
Unavailable
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Additional requirements may apply.
Physical Education Teacher Sports Coach Health Educator
Sports Development Officer Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Administrator
+ 3 more
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Additional requirements may apply.
Physical Education Teacher Sports Coach Health Educator Sports Development Officer Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Administrator + 3 more

Bachelor of Dance Education
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
Unavailable
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Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Physical Education Teacher PDHPE Teacher
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Dance Teacher Physical Education Teacher PDHPE Teacher

Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
Unavailable
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Additional requirements may apply.
PDHPE Teacher Sports Development Officer Sports Coordinator
Physical Education Teacher
+ 1 more
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PDHPE Teacher Sports Development Officer Sports Coordinator Physical Education Teacher + 1 more

Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $26,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physical Education Teacher Sports Coach Wellness Coordinator
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Physical Education Teacher Sports Coach Wellness Coordinator

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
On Campus
12 months
$9,314
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Scientist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist
Physical Education Teacher Rehabilitation Specialist Sports Nutritionist Strength and Conditioning Coach Sports Journalist Sports Broadcaster
+ 6 more
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Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Scientist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Physical Education Teacher Rehabilitation Specialist Sports Nutritionist Strength and Conditioning Coach Sports Journalist Sports Broadcaster + 6 more

Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advanced Personal Trainer Myotherapist Physical Education Teacher
Sports Psychologist Clinical Physiologist Sports Coach Sports Development Officer Strength and Conditioning Coach Exercise Scientist Sport and Recreation Officer
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
On Campus
3 years
$13,881
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Leader Physical Education Teacher Youth Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Outdoor Recreation Leader Physical Education Teacher Youth Worker

Bachelor of Secondary Education
On Campus, Online
4 years
$18,508
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Secondary School Teacher English Teacher Mathematics Teacher
Science Teacher Physical Education Teacher Humanities Teacher Language Teacher Teacher's Aide
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Secondary School Teacher English Teacher Mathematics Teacher Science Teacher Physical Education Teacher Humanities Teacher Language Teacher Teacher's Aide + 5 more
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