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🏃Physical Education & Wellness
What you learn in Physical Education & Wellness class opens doors to 15 DMV careers — and hundreds beyond. Tap a card to see the full profile.
Key concepts
KinesiologyTeam dynamicsTrainingWellness
Skills you build
ResilienceTeamworkCoachingBody awareness
Real-world uses
Coaching student athletesTraining first respondersRehabilitating injuriesLeading community fitness
Career profiles
Careers powered by Physical Education & Wellness
Each profile shows salary, local demand, education, key skills, a day in the life, and how Physical Education & Wellness connects.
Realistic
Social
EMT / Paramedic
Healthcare
Respond to emergencies and deliver care on the way to the hospital.
DMV median salary
$63k
+6% growth
Local demand
642
openings
Education
Certification
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
EMT / Paramedics use kinesiology and resilience to coaching student athletes.
Key skills
Problem SolvingTeamworkCommunication
Training & credentials
- Typical path: Certification
- Apprenticeship pathway available
A day in the life
Morning
Kick off at ambulance and street scenes, 12- or 24-hour shifts — team huddle, review priorities, and plan the day using resilience.
Midday
Deep work: apply teamwork to coaching student athletes while collaborating with teammates.
Afternoon
Wrap up projects, share progress, and prep for tomorrow — the same rhythm you practice in Physical Education & Wellness.
Related high school courses
KinesiologyTeam dynamicsTrainingWellnessAnatomy & PhysiologyHealth Science
Real-world applications
- Coaching student athletes
- Training first responders
- Rehabilitating injuries
- Leading community fitness
Realistic
Social
Firefighter / EMT
Public Safety
Respond to emergencies, provide medical care, and protect the community.
DMV median salary
$68k
+4% growth
Local demand
428
openings
Education
Certification
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Firefighter / EMTs use kinesiology and resilience to coaching student athletes.
Social
Investigative
Occupational Therapist
Healthcare
Help people rebuild the skills they need for daily life and work.
DMV median salary
$115k
+12% growth
Local demand
265
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Occupational Therapists use kinesiology and resilience to coaching student athletes.
Social
Artistic
Elementary Teacher
Education
Teach core subjects and build the foundation students carry forward.
DMV median salary
$76k
+1% growth
Local demand
2,058
openings
Education
Certification
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Elementary Teachers use kinesiology and resilience to coaching student athletes.
Social
Realistic
Fitness Trainer
Other
Coach people toward strength, health, and confidence.
DMV median salary
$55k
+14% growth
Local demand
977
openings
Education
Certification
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Fitness Trainers use kinesiology and resilience to leading community fitness.
Social
Realistic
Physical Therapist
Healthcare
Help people recover movement and manage pain after injury or surgery.
DMV median salary
$119k
+14% growth
Local demand
454
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Physical Therapists use kinesiology and resilience to coaching student athletes.
Realistic
Social
EMT / Paramedic
Healthcare
Respond to emergencies and deliver care on the way to the hospital.
DMV median salary
$63k
+6% growth
Local demand
642
openings
Education
Certification
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
EMT / Paramedics use kinesiology and resilience to coaching student athletes.
Key skills
Problem SolvingTeamworkCommunication
Training & credentials
- Typical path: Certification
- Apprenticeship pathway available
A day in the life
Morning
Kick off at ambulance and street scenes, 12- or 24-hour shifts — team huddle, review priorities, and plan the day using resilience.
Midday
Deep work: apply teamwork to coaching student athletes while collaborating with teammates.
Afternoon
Wrap up projects, share progress, and prep for tomorrow — the same rhythm you practice in Physical Education & Wellness.
Related high school courses
KinesiologyTeam dynamicsTrainingWellnessAnatomy & PhysiologyHealth Science
Real-world applications
- Coaching student athletes
- Training first responders
- Rehabilitating injuries
- Leading community fitness
Social
Enterprising
Community Health Worker
Other
Connect neighbors to care, coverage, and health resources.
DMV median salary
$58k
+13% growth
Local demand
152
openings
Education
Certification
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Community Health Workers use kinesiology and resilience to leading community fitness.
Conventional
Investigative
Insurance Underwriter
Finance
Decide what risks a company can insure, and at what price.
DMV median salary
$93k
+1% growth
Local demand
154
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Insurance Underwriters use kinesiology and resilience to coaching student athletes.
Realistic
Social
Police Officer
Public Safety
Respond to calls, investigate, and work with the community.
DMV median salary
$89k
+4% growth
Local demand
920
openings
Education
High School Diploma
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Police Officers use kinesiology and resilience to coaching student athletes.
Social
Realistic
Physical Therapist
Healthcare
Help people recover movement and manage pain after injury or surgery.
DMV median salary
$119k
+14% growth
Local demand
454
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Physical Therapists use kinesiology and resilience to coaching student athletes.
Social
Realistic
Fitness Trainer
Other
Coach people toward strength, health, and confidence.
DMV median salary
$55k
+14% growth
Local demand
977
openings
Education
Certification
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Fitness Trainers use kinesiology and resilience to leading community fitness.
Social
Investigative
Occupational Therapist
Healthcare
Help people rebuild the skills they need for daily life and work.
DMV median salary
$115k
+12% growth
Local demand
265
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Occupational Therapists use kinesiology and resilience to coaching student athletes.
Social
Realistic
Physical Therapist
Healthcare
Help people recover movement and manage pain after injury or surgery.
DMV median salary
$119k
+14% growth
Local demand
454
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Physical Therapists use kinesiology and resilience to coaching student athletes.
Social
Investigative
Occupational Therapist
Healthcare
Help people rebuild the skills they need for daily life and work.
DMV median salary
$115k
+12% growth
Local demand
265
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
🏃 Physical Education & Wellness in this career
Occupational Therapists use kinesiology and resilience to coaching student athletes.
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