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How to become recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondaryeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$77,270
25th–75th pct. $59,990–$101,450
Top pay (est.)
$175,400
Top 10% $134,890
Pay in 5 years
$89,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$103,200est.
$88,700–$119,800
Outlook score
54/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
47%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.2%
1,000 openings / yr

How to become recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary

Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Instructing
4.2
Reading Comprehension
4.2
Writing
4.1
Speaking
4.1
Active Learning
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Learning Strategies
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
6.2
English Language
5.2
Psychology
4.8
Computers and Electronics
4.7
Customer and Personal Service
4.5
Personnel and Human Resources
4.3
Mathematics
4.3
Biology
4.1

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCoaching and Developing OthersTraining and Teaching OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
74%
Master's degree
21%
Bachelor's degree
5%

Training before entry

6–12 months
30%
Up to 1 month
19%
3–6 months
17%
None / short demo
17%
1–3 months
16%
4–10 years
1%

Related work experience

6–8 years
28%
1–2 years
23%
2–4 years
21%
6–12 months
13%
Over 10 years
13%
4–6 years
2%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.