Physical Education & Health - Grade 11 (Q2, W3)

I. Introductory Concept

When it comes to health and fitness related careers, people often think about gym instructors,
yoga gurus, fitness class teachers, or personal trainers. But did you know that job opportunities
are not just limited in these professions? There is a range of occupations that you can try to
pursue your passion for health. Here are some of the health and fitness careers you probably
haven’t heard of.

II. Learning Competencies:

1. Sets FITT goals based on training principles to achieve and/or maintain HRF.
( PEH11FH-IIi-j-7)

• Identify the Health-and Fitness Related Career Opportunities

• Research on other opportunities available for someone pursuing a therapy / Fitness and
Exercise Related Careers (Health related career)

III. ACTIVITIES:
ACTIVITY 1: Health-and Fitness Related Career Opportunities

ABSTRACTION

Physical Education Teacher

If you have a goal of teaching young students improve their physical development, a teaching career in
Physical Education might be the best one for you! They promote the importance of exercise and healthy
diet to students. They organize events like team and individual sports, routine exercises, as well as
recreational activities. A Licensure for Examination for Teachers is required for this profession.
Physical Therapist
Assisting people to walk again or facilitating patients’ recovery from physical impairments are just some
of the daily works of Physical Therapists. Commonly referred to as PT, they are licensed healthcare
professionals who finished rigorous education, board exam, and trainings. Physical Therapists examine
patients and develop exercises and different techniques to strengthen and stretch their muscles, relieve
pain, and prevent disability. The Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas and San Pedro
College – Davao are just some of the top performing schools in Physical Therapy courses.
Sports Coach
Are you a sports aficionado? Does the sound of taking part in competitions thrill you? Then you should
definitely consider a career as a Sports Coach. The essential goal of a coach is to help students or
professional athletes realize their full potential. This is done through instruction of the sports discipline,
health and lifestyle training, and advice. If you are a senior high school student, you may consider
taking the Sports Track. If you want to continue a college degree, the University of Santo Tomas,
University of the Philippines, and University of the Cordilleras offer courses in Sports Science.
Fitness Specialist
As a Fitness Specialist, you will develop individual or group activities like strength training,
cardiovascular exercises, and stretching. You might apply some of the skills discussed above to
achieve one’s overall wellness. Aside from the wellness and fitness related courses, you will also have
to pass certifications like the National Strength and Conditioning Association to be certified.

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Nutritionist
It may seem like an unrelated field but the truth is, nutritionists play a big role in keeping people healthy
and fit. Together with dietitians, nutritionists plan food and nutrition programs required for the particular
needs of individuals. They also supervise food preparation and serving to help prevent illnesses, as well
as encourage people to develop healthy food habits. There are many schools in the Philippines that
offer Nutrition and Dietetics courses like the Benguet State University which is designated as a Center
of Development by CHED. To be a registered professional, you must pass first the Nutritionist-Dietitian
Licensure Exam

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR SOMEONE PURSUING A THERAPY (Health)-RELATED

CAREER

Job options directly related includes the following:

• Art therapist • Dance movement psychotherapist • Ergonomist • Health promotion specialist •

Occupational therapist Sports therapist jobs where the degree would be useful includes the following: •
Advice worker • Care manager • Medical sales representative • Play therapist • Primary care graduate
mental health worker • Social worker • Special educational needs teacher • Teaching assistant

ANALYSIS
1. What is the important of Health-and Fitness Related Career Opportunities on you?
2. How we can considered that Health-and Fitness Related Career Opportunities will be beneficial in
our daily living?
3. Research 5 Fitness and Exercise Related Careers in any digital resources or printed materials. Put
the career description and show an illustration pictures in short bond paper.

IV. Reflection
Complete the following sentence prompts:

I have learned that … ______________________________________________________

I wish to ask my teacher about… _____________________________________________

V. References
• Corbin, C. B., Corbin, W. R., Welk, G. J., & Welk, Karen A. (2008). Concepts of physical fitness:
Active lifestyles for wellness (14th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
• Hoeger, W. W. K. & Hoeger, S. A. (2011). Fitness & wellness (9th ed.). Australia: Wadsworth.
• Images on how to get pulse rate retrieved from
http://mindly.org/tutorial/howto/lower_resting_heart_rate
• Image of heart rate monitor retrieved from
http://zenergysv.com/blog/detail/using_a_heart_rate_monitor

Prepared by: SERAFIN GRAJO – SHS T-II

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