Physical Education

CareerCast, a career website that puts together an annual list of the best and worst jobs according to measures including physical demands, degree of competitiveness, mid-level incomes, income growth potential and stress factors like deadlines and travel, recently released a list of sports jobs it says are the best there are. It offers them as an ungraded list of ten career paths for those who want a sports-related profession.

There is a large range of careers in sports-occupational areas, and prospects are increasing as more people play and watch sports. Also females are moving into many of the male-dominated areas.

Career opportunities in the sports industry aren’t limited to those with athletic prowess; there is a wide range of positions in the field for non-athletes too. These jobs support the sports industry by providing mental and physical health services, sales and marketing revenue, and sports media content.

From Medline Plus--regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Fitting regular exercise into your daily schedule may seem difficult at first. But even ten minutes at a time is fine. The key is to find the right exercise for you. It should be fun and should match your abilities.

The National Association for Health and Fitness (NAHF) is a non-profit organization that exists to improve the quality of life for individuals in the United States through the promotion of physical fitness, sports and healthy lifestyles. NAHF accomplishes this work by fostering and supporting Governor's and State Councils and coalitions that promote and encourages regular physical activity.

SHAPE America's National Standards define what a student should know and be able to do as result of a quality physical education program.

You may be surprised to learn that the simple question “What is Physical Fitness?” has confounded exercise physiologists and fitness organizations for decades who have tried to respond with an equally simple answer.

Within this Physical Training (PT) guide, you'll find the conditioning and movement drills, stretching techniques and information about nutrition.

Through partnerships with the public, private, and non-profit sectors, the President's Council promotes programs and initiatives that motivate people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to lead active, healthy lives. The President Council's mission is to engage, educate, and empower all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition.