INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE PROFESSION OF
PHYSICaL EDUCATION AND RELATED FIELDS

Ce Of Jackson
Assistant Professor of Physical Education
University of Illinois

Introduction: In choosing your life's work,

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Examine yourself,

Qe Waleh of your school subjects have you enjoyed the most?

be In wnet subjects have you accomlished most?

Ce ow is your health? Some professions are more exacting than others;
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Consicer the financial outlaye

&e What does it cost to prepare for it?
be How long does it take?

Ce What is the fwoure in the field?

Stucy the occupations of the world today,

a, Many old ones are disappearing.

be Many new ones developing. Which nave the best futures?

Cy Find cut about the working conditicns of those you are interested in,
What are the hazards? Salary? Chances for advancement? Permanency?
Contribution to society?

Ca Learn the qualifications for employment. How do they compare with your
own interests and abilities?

Discuss your interests and your tentative choice with your teachers an
others who are acquainted with your ability and with the proferssionse

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Included in Maskin's list.4&/ of the Letter careers today, are "Athletic
coaches, physical education, playrround directcrs, physio-therapists, and
social service vworkerSesece'

Thirty-six (36) states, representing 90% of the population, have laws re-
quiring the teaching of physical education in the public schools.

Thirty-two (32) states, representing 80% of the population, have both laws
and state prorframse

Twenty-five (25) states have state directors who are actively engaged in
promoting the field,

Leisure for all people is greater today than ever before. Indicctions.

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point toward even more leisure and suggest great opportunities in the field
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Adapted, in part, fron “ The Imortance of Choosing the Right Career" by
Frederick Je Haskine (Publication Noe 95214)
Fron “Promising Careers" by Frederick de Haskin, (Publication Noe 93274)