Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,620 - 127,970; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Recreation & Fitness Studies Professor to teach courses on recreation, leisure, and fitness. The role includes advising students, preparing lectures, supervising teaching and research, and engaging in community activities. A successful candidate should possess skills in speaking, instructing, and active listening. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office and learning management systems is important. The salary range is $32,620 to $127,970 annually, depending on location and experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students.
• Supervise teaching, internship, and research work.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi and assignments.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Act as adviser to student organizations.

Skills

Speaking

Instructing

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Writing

Learning Strategies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Docs

Learning management system (LMS)

Job description

Recreation & Fitness Studies Professor

Position Description

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.

Daily Life Of a Recreation & Fitness Studies Professor

• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as anatomy, therapeutic recreation, and conditioning theory.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Act as adviser to student organizations.

What Every Recreation & Fitness Studies Professor Should Know

• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work–related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Other Recreation & Fitness Studies Professor Job Titles

• Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education
• College or University Faculty Member
• Fitness and Wellness Instructor
• Golf Instructor
• Assistant Professor of Physical Education Teacher Education

Salary Information

Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors make between $32,620 and $127,970 a year.

Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors who work in California, Connecticut, or New Hampshire earn the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used by Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Email software
• Google Docs
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Learning management system (LMS)
• Blackboard Learn
• iParadigms Turnitin
• Course management system software
• Desire2Learn
• Collaborative editing software
• Sakai CLE
• DOC Cop
• Image scanning software
• Student record software

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online