Physical Education Careers and Internships | Springfield College

Physical Education Careers and Internships

Springfield College Post-Graduation Outcomes

Includes bachelor’s degree programs in Movement and Sports Studies, Physical Education, and Physical Education and Health/Family and Consumer Sciences

100%
Total
52%
Employed
48%
Enrolled in Graduate School

Career Outcomes

In a recent survey of 2022-23 graduates, 100% of graduates who responded from our Movement and Sports Studies, Physical Education, and Physical Education and Health/Family and Consumer Sciences programs reported being employed or in graduate school. A sampling of our graduate employers and job titles is below.

Company NameJob TitleLocation
Cambridge Public SchoolsElementary Physical Education TeacherCambridge, MA
Brookline Public SchoolsPhysical Education TeacherBrookline, MA
Cobleskill-Richmond SchoolsPhysical Education TeacherCobleskill, NY
Andrew Ave and Western ElementaryPhysical Education TeacherNaugatuck, CT
Tantasqua Regional High SchoolPhysical Education TeacherSturbridge, MA
New Searles ElementaryK-5 Physical Education TeacherNashua, NH
Hoosick Falls Jr. / Sr. High SchoolGrade 7-12 Physical Education TeacherHoosick Falls, NY

Graduate School

Many students go on to advance their education in programs like the Springfield College graduate programs or through various educational and teaching licensure graduate programs.

College/University Name
Springfield College

Career Paths

  • Pre-K Physical Education Teacher
  • Kindergarten and elementary school physical education teachers
  • High school physical education teachers
  • Athletic Coach

Fieldwork and Internships

Through the Physical Education major, students will be prepared to become a licensed teacher at both the elementary and secondary levels in just four years. 

They’ll spend time in the field beginning in the first academic year, so they can put their knowledge into practice and gain invaluable on-the-job experience.  Through a sequential series of fieldwork-embedded courses, students gain confidence and competence.  Students complete a 6-semester teaching sequence, with all methods and practicum courses involving teaching in elementary and secondary schools.  Springfield College partners with a variety of schools, so students have experience in urban, suburban, and rural schools along with homeschooled children. We run a Home School PE program on Friday mornings in the Field House. The program culminates with a full semester of student teaching - all day, every day - where students gradually take over all classes. 

After graduation, students will be ready and able to begin teaching physical education to grades PreK through 12.