25-1193.00

Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Cluster:Education
Job Family:Educational Instruction and Library
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Industry:Educational Services
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Key Tasks

  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as anatomy, therapeutic recreation, and conditioning theory.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department heads.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  • Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
  • Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  • Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  • Participate in campus and community events.
  • Prepare students to act as sports coaches.
  • Act as advisers to student organizations.
  • Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  • Monitor department budgets.

Skills

Instructing
78%
Speaking
78%
Reading Comprehension
75%
Writing
75%
Learning Strategies
75%
Active Listening
75%
Critical Thinking
72%
Time Management
69%
Monitoring
69%
Judgment and Decision Making
69%
Complex Problem Solving
66%
Active Learning
60%
Persuasion
53%
Systems Analysis
53%
Social Perceptiveness
53%
Coordination
53%
Negotiation
50%
Service Orientation
50%
Systems Evaluation
50%
Management of Personnel Resources
47%
Operations Analysis
41%
Science
35%
Mathematics
28%
Management of Financial Resources
28%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Quality Control Analysis
25%
Operations Monitoring
22%
Technology Design
22%
Troubleshooting
19%
Programming
6%
Repairing
0%
Operation and Control
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Selection
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Education and Training
94%
English Language
78%
Computers and Electronics
65%
Psychology
64%
Biology
62%
Customer and Personal Service
60%
Mathematics
58%
Administration and Management
58%
Therapy and Counseling
52%
Communications and Media
50%
Personnel and Human Resources
50%
Medicine and Dentistry
50%
Public Safety and Security
48%
Administrative
43%
Chemistry
41%
Sociology and Anthropology
39%
Economics and Accounting
37%
Sales and Marketing
36%
Physics
34%
Engineering and Technology
32%
Philosophy and Theology
31%
Law and Government
30%
Transportation
25%
Fine Arts
24%
Telecommunications
24%
Mechanical
22%
History and Archeology
21%
Design
18%
Building and Construction
15%
Geography
14%
Food Production
14%
Production and Processing
13%
Foreign Language
9%

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Abilities

Oral Expression
78%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Written Comprehension
75%
Speech Clarity
75%
Written Expression
75%
Deductive Reasoning
69%
Inductive Reasoning
69%
Near Vision
66%
Speech Recognition
60%
Fluency of Ideas
56%
Problem Sensitivity
53%
Category Flexibility
53%
Information Ordering
53%
Selective Attention
50%
Originality
50%
Far Vision
47%
Time Sharing
41%
Memorization
41%
Mathematical Reasoning
38%
Flexibility of Closure
38%
Perceptual Speed
28%
Visualization
28%
Auditory Attention
28%
Speed of Closure
28%
Number Facility
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Depth Perception
25%
Visual Color Discrimination
25%
Trunk Strength
22%
Stamina
16%
Extent Flexibility
10%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
10%
Static Strength
10%
Finger Dexterity
10%
Multilimb Coordination
10%
Dynamic Strength
10%
Gross Body Equilibrium
10%
Control Precision
10%
Gross Body Coordination
10%
Wrist-Finger Speed
3%
Manual Dexterity
3%
Explosive Strength
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Reaction Time
0%
Night Vision
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Rate Control
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Response Orientation
0%

Work Activities

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
88%
Training and Teaching Others
88%
Getting Information
86%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
81%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
81%
Coaching and Developing Others
79%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
77%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
76%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
76%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
75%
Working with Computers
74%
Analyzing Data or Information
72%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
70%
Thinking Creatively
69%
Documenting/Recording Information
69%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
68%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
68%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
67%
Processing Information
66%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
64%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
62%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
62%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
61%
Developing and Building Teams
60%
Performing Administrative Activities
59%
Scheduling Work and Activities
58%
Assisting and Caring for Others
56%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
52%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
49%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
46%
Staffing Organizational Units
43%
Selling or Influencing Others
42%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
39%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
39%
Handling and Moving Objects
37%
Performing General Physical Activities
35%
Controlling Machines and Processes
19%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
16%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
11%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
10%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
8%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

96%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

95%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

95%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

94%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

91%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

85%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

85%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

81%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

79%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

78%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

76%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

70%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

69%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

66%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

65%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

65%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

62%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

59%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

57%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

56%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

53%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

51%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

51%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

49%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

48%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

44%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

44%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

41%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

35%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

30%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

29%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

27%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

23%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

22%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

19%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

19%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

19%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

18%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

16%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

16%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

15%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

15%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

14%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

13%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

13%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

12%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

9%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

9%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

7%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

5%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

5%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

5%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

4%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

2%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

2%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

1%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Education

Doctoral degree

74%

Master's degree

21%

Bachelor's degree

5%

Interests

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

100

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

63

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

41

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

41

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

36

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

25

Work Styles

Dependability
77%
Intellectual Curiosity
75%
Social Orientation
75%
Achievement Orientation
66%
Cooperation
64%
Empathy
58%
Optimism
57%
Leadership Orientation
56%
Initiative
55%
Integrity
55%
Self-Confidence
55%
Innovation
53%
Adaptability
50%
Attention to Detail
50%
Perseverance
49%
Sincerity
48%
Self-Control
47%
Stress Tolerance
42%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
41%
Humility
22%
Cautiousness
20%

Work Values

Relationships
83%
Achievement
78%
Independence
78%
Recognition
67%
Working Conditions
64%
Support
28%

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