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Subject pathway

PE career ladder

If you enjoy PE, use this ladder to explore work connected with movement, coaching, health and performance.

PE career ladder poster
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The archived career ladders grouped occupations by broad minimum training levels. Treat the poster as a map of possibilities, then verify current entry requirements.

Related occupations

Compare these starting points

A subject can lead in several directions; the daily work matters more than the subject label alone.

PE

Physical Education Teacher

Review the work, pathway and fit questions before narrowing your options.

PE

Fitness Instructor

Review the work, pathway and fit questions before narrowing your options.

PE

Exercise Scientist

Review the work, pathway and fit questions before narrowing your options.

PE

Paramedic

Review the work, pathway and fit questions before narrowing your options.

How to use this ladder well

  1. Circle several roles. Do not select only the most familiar title.
  2. Compare the real tasks. Look at work settings, tools, people contact and responsibility.
  3. Check current requirements. Qualifications and registration can change after a poster is published.
  4. Test one option. Use a conversation, open day, short course or work experience placement.