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 takes diligence and dedication. The requirements to become a physical education teacher are rigorous and time-consuming. Requirements may also involve numerous physical and psychological activities and several course requirements in both areas. To become a physical education teacher, you need a four-year university degree in health and physical education. (www.pecentral.org/professional/becomingapeteacher.html)/(source A) While you are at a four-year college, some examples of courses that can be taken to help you in the process of becoming a physical education teacher are: exercise, psychology, health. and wellness classes. Other areas that will benefit from becoming a physical education teacher would be playing team or individual sports and taking student internships. (source A) It is recommended that helping the community and also mentoring small children can help gain work experience. Although 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 required depending on the grade level chosen. Licensing eligibility varies from state to state; however, most states require the minimum grade point average (GPA) with completion of a four-year college degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment figures for kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers...... middle of paper ...... encourage them to be active. Objective of physical education teachers in some schools is to develop in each student an understanding of the relationship between the proper functioning of the body and exercise; motivate each student to cultivate physical fitness, hygienic habits and good social and emotional adaptation; discover and develop the student's talents in terms of physical success; develop strength, agility, balance and coordination in physical and sporting activities individually, in pairs and in teams, according to the abilities of each student. (http://www.fremont14.k12.wy.us/Upload/DistrictDocs/Job_Descriptions/Physical_Education_teacher.pdf) Other opportunities may arise as physical education teachers mingle with students and put pressure on others faculty members. Physical education teachers may be required to participate in extracurricular activities and participate and contribute to school meetings..