Career Aspect of Physical Education
                     Career Aspect 
of
 Physical 
Education
Introducti
•   Physoicanl education being one of the dynamic 
fields provides numerous opportunities for 
diverse career options. 
• There are various careers to choose from in the 
field of physical education being a teacher, 
coach, sports manager, etc. 
• “Education can be described as a planned and 
programmed process which is applied to attain 
the desired changes in a peer’s behavior. In 
general education, teaching is defined as a 
thoughtful, planned, and systematic organization 
of learning. Learning is a process of acquisition of 
specific knowledge, skills, and habits” (Demirel, 
1993). 
A Career in Physical Education
• A career in physical education can lead you to a wide range 
of career options; from being a part of the chosen sport, 
health clubs, sports goods manufacturer, marketing, 
commentator, sports journalist, trainer, and many other 
similar options. 
• Although in the beginning, you will find jobs more likely as a 
trainer or instructor for a game or sporting event but with 
your experience over the years, you can put this 
experience to use in sports journalism, marketing, 
commentator or other related fields.
Teaching in Physical Education and Sports 
• Physical education offers Bachelor’s courses in Physical 
Education such as B.P.E.S, B.Sc in Physical Education, 
Health Education and Sports, and B.P.E. 
• For higher education, if students go for PhD degree then 
she/he is eligible for Lecturer/ Assistant Professor in any 
physical education college in Chhattisgarh but he/she 
has to clear National Eligibility Test compulsorily. 
• CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) qualifying 
examination is not conducted in Physical Education.
Coaching in Physical Education and 
Sports 
Similarly, like teaching, students who have an interest in 
coaching field can also pursue their career in professional 
coaching. 
A specialised coaching programme conducted by Netaji 
Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) offers 
specialised coaching programmes for sportspersons. 
After doing the coaching programme a student is eligible to 
work in Private and Government institutions/ Colleges/ 
Universities/ Academies and other non-profit organisations 
(NGOs). 
Administrative Job Opportunities 
A physical education college in Chhattisgarh student is 
also eligible for prestigious administrative jobs like Sports 
officer/Assistant director/Director in Colleges/Institutions and 
Universities. 
They are also eligible to work in International and National 
championship as an official like Commonwealth, Asian Games, 
World cup and other international tournaments.
Trainer 
Candidates who successfully complete the diploma or bachelor’s 
degree in physical education college in Chhattisgarh are also 
eligible to work as fitness trainer, Gym trainer, Yog and Health 
trainer.
They are also eligible to work with professional academics and 
clubs as a fitness or Yog trainer.
As a Player 
• Sportspersons, who have participated in National and International Sports tournaments, are 
eligible to apply for various Government Jobs in C.I.S.F, Railway, Delhi Police, C.R.P.F. etc. 
• Now a days, amateur sports transform into commercialised games, many sports offer 
Professional leagues in particular games i.e. IPL, ISL, BPL, WKL etc. 
• Sportspersons also earn good money by professionally participating in the above leagues. 
Other Opportunities 
A student of physical education college in Chhattisgarh and Sports Sciences, can avail 
other career opportunities such as Sports journalist, Sports broadcaster, Sports marketing 
manager, Sports goods businessmen, and Sports researcher after completing the bachelor’s 
and masters degree in physical education.
Conclusio
n 
• With increased public awareness of health and fitness, the discipline of physical 
education has grown dramatically in recent years. 
• A career in physical education with the best physical education college in 
Chhattisgarh can lead to a variety of opportunities, including sports, health 
clubs, sports goods manufacturing, marketing, pundit, sports journalist, trainer, 
and a variety of other positions.
• A person with a physical education degree can work as a coach, team manager, fitness 
instructor, athletic trainer, and a variety of other jobs. Cryotherapy, Thermotherapy, and 
Electromagnetic Therapy are all in high demand today.