Learn more about physical education by joining or volunteering on a sports team at your school. This will allow you to see firsthand what physical education teachers do in their work. Adapted physical education specialists work with people with disabilities and impairments, so knowing if this field fits your personality, skills, and interests is essential. Get an internship or part-time job at an education center, hospital, assisted living facility, or any other organization that works with people with disabilities. Visit the Web sites of professional associations such as SHAPE America (https://www.shapeamerica.org) and the National Consortium for Physical Education for People with Disabilities (https://www.ncpeid.org) to learn more about what's happening in the field.
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