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47S USMA, Professor of Physical Education
Overview
A USMA professor of physical education connects senior academic leadership with rotating and civilian faculty in the Department of Physical Education. The professor directly supervises and leads junior faculty members.
Core Skills
- academic program leadership
- faculty supervision and mentoring
- curriculum development and assessment
- strategic planning in academic settings
- data-driven decision making
- policy development and implementation
- interdepartmental coordination
- performance evaluation and coaching
- project and program management
- budget and resource management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Training and Education
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Health Education
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Science
Career Growth
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood/English Language Arts
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Mathematics
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Social Studies-History
- Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood/Career and Technical Education
- Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Art
- Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/English as a New Language
Also Common
- Certified Postsecondary Instructor (CPI)
- DoDEA Certification
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT)
What the Work Involves
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as anatomy, therapeutic recreation, and conditioning theory.
Related Occupations
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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