We surveyed 1,279 physical education teachers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical physical education teacher. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a physical education teacher?
Low
High
Working as a physical education teacher typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a physical education teacher?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a physical education teacher typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a physical education teacher?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a physical education teacher. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for physical education teachers.
Do physical education teachers work full-time or part-time?
62% of physical education teachers work in full-time roles while 38% work part-time.
Is being a physical education teacher stressful?
Low
High
Physical education teachers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a physical education teacher?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a physical education teacher.
How competitive is the workplace for physical education teachers?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for physical education teachers.
Does being a physical education teacher require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for physical education teachers.
Are physical education teachers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Creativity is intrinsic to being a physical education teacher, and a highly valuable part of the career.
Do physical education teachers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally physical education teachers will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a physical education teacher physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a physical education teacher may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are physical education teachers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Physical education teachers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a physical education teacher require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a physical education teacher.
Does being a good physical education teacher require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Strong compassion and empathy are critical to success as a physical education teacher.