Teachers can be employed at the elementary through college level. If you desire to teach physical education or coach at the elementary or secondary level, an undergraduate degree is required, and you must be certified by the state in which you teach. With a master’s degree you may be able to teach at a college or university, especially if coupled with practical experience. However, these opportunities are limited. In higher education, it is customary to hire those with a terminal degree, such as a Ph.D., which is four to five years beyond the undergraduate level. Teachers at the college or university level often conduct research.

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