Careers with PE
PE can support a wide range of careers. The strongest options depend on the other subjects you enjoy, the type of work you prefer and the route you want to take after school or college.
Where could PE take you?
You do not need to choose a career simply because it uses pe. Use this page as a starting point, then compare roles, routes and the work itself.
Career ideas linked to PE
Explore the roles below to see what the work involves, common entry routes, useful skills and possible progression.
Armed Forces Officer
Armed Forces Officers lead military personnel, plan operations and manage resources to protect national security both in the UK and overseas.
Read career guideArmed Forces Officer
Armed Forces Officers lead military personnel, plan operations and manage teams across defence, security and humanitarian missions.
Read career guideCoastguard Rescue Officer
Coastguard Rescue Officers respond to maritime and coastal emergencies, coordinate rescues and help keep people safe around the UK coastline.
Read career guideCommercial Diver
Commercial Divers carry out underwater inspections, repairs, construction and maintenance on offshore structures, ships and marine infrastructure.
Read career guideConstruction Operative
Construction operatives support site activity by moving materials, preparing work areas, assisting tradespeople and carrying out general building tasks.
Read career guideCounter Terrorism Officer
Counter Terrorism Officers investigate terrorist threats, gather intelligence and work with national security partners to protect the public.
Read career guideExercise Physiologist
Exercise Physiologists use scientific knowledge of the body to improve fitness, health, rehabilitation and athletic performance.
Read career guideFirefighter
Firefighters respond to emergencies including fires, road traffic collisions, floods and rescues while promoting community safety.
Read career guideFitness Instructor
Fitness Instructors lead exercise sessions, demonstrate safe training techniques and help people improve their health and wellbeing.
Read career guideLeisure Centre Manager
Leisure Centre Managers oversee the daily operation of sports and recreation facilities, managing staff, budgets, customer service and health and safety.
Read career guideLifeguard
Lifeguards supervise swimming facilities, prevent accidents and respond quickly to emergencies to keep people safe in and around water.
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Paramedics provide emergency assessment, treatment and transport for patients experiencing illness, injury and medical emergencies.
Read career guidePark Ranger
Park Rangers protect natural landscapes, manage visitor facilities and educate the public about wildlife and conservation.
Read career guidePersonal Trainer
Personal Trainers help clients improve their fitness, health and wellbeing by designing exercise programmes and providing motivation and coaching.
Read career guidePhysical Education Teacher
Physical Education Teachers inspire students to develop sporting ability, physical fitness, teamwork and lifelong healthy habits through practical and classroom lessons.
Read career guidePhysiotherapist
Physiotherapists help people recover from injury, illness and disability by improving movement, strength and physical function.
Read career guidePhysiotherapist
Physiotherapists assess, diagnose and treat injuries and movement disorders to help people recover, manage pain and improve mobility.
Read career guidePolice Officer
Police officers protect communities by preventing crime, investigating offences, responding to emergencies and supporting victims.
Read career guidePrison Officer
Prison officers supervise prisoners, maintain safety and security, and support rehabilitation to help reduce reoffending.
Read career guideProfessional Athlete
Professional Athletes compete at the highest levels of sport while maintaining peak physical performance through training, competition and recovery.
Read career guideRoofer
Roofers install, repair and maintain roofs using tiles, slate, felt, metal and modern waterproofing systems on residential and commercial buildings.
Read career guideScaffolder
Scaffolders assemble, inspect and dismantle temporary access structures that allow construction and maintenance work to be completed safely.
Read career guideSports Coach
Sports Coaches develop athletes and teams by planning training sessions, improving performance and supporting physical and mental development.
Read career guideSports Commentator
Sports Commentators provide live commentary, analysis and insight during sporting events across television, radio and digital media.
Read career guideSports Development Officer
Sports Development Officers increase participation in sport by organising programmes, securing funding and working with communities, schools and sports organisations.
Read career guideSports Event Manager
Sports Event Managers plan, organise and deliver sporting events ranging from local competitions to major international tournaments.
Read career guideSports Therapist
Sports Therapists prevent, assess and rehabilitate sports injuries, helping athletes safely return to physical activity.
Read career guideStrength and Conditioning Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coaches design training programmes that improve athletic performance, strength, speed and injury prevention.
Read career guideSwimming Teacher
Swimming Teachers teach people of all ages to swim safely, improve technique and develop confidence in the water.
Read career guideWarehouse Operative
Warehouse Operatives receive, store, pick, pack and dispatch goods while ensuring stock accuracy and safe warehouse operations.
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