Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1193 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $172,536,000 | $240,641,440 | $308,748,960 | $376,854,400 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $152,505,600 | $226,185,440 | $299,867,360 | $373,547,200 |
| El Centro, CA | $156,832,000 | $228,203,040 | $299,576,160 | $370,947,200 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $143,769,600 | $217,977,760 | $292,183,840 | $366,392,000 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $145,662,400 | $218,768,160 | $291,871,840 | $364,977,600 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $144,435,200 | $217,387,040 | $290,340,960 | $363,292,800 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $145,204,800 | $217,713,600 | $290,222,400 | $362,731,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $147,638,400 | $218,872,160 | $290,103,840 | $361,337,600 |
| Napa, CA | $160,804,800 | $227,287,840 | $293,772,960 | $360,256,000 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $140,940,800 | $213,380,960 | $285,819,040 | $358,259,200 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | 17 | $111,925 |
| Louisiana State University and A&M College | 8 | $77,625 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 8 | $76,184 |
| University of Illinois | 6 | $88,167 |
| University of Southern Indiana | 6 | $52,333 |
| East Tennessee State University (ETSU) | 4 | $76,500 |
| Towson University | 4 | $85,098 |
| State University of New York at Cortland | 4 | $62,175 |
| The University of Kansas | 4 | $75,211 |
| University of Minnesota | 4 | $69,513 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17 | $65,451 |
| 2021 | 17 | $74,597 |
| 2022 | 17 | $65,289 |
| 2023 | 57 | $65,935 |
| 2024 | 88 | $70,778 |
| 2025 | 104 | $1,405,604 |
| 2026 | 5 | $79,358 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Instructing | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Time Management | 3.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.7 |
| English Language | 4.1 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.6 |
| Psychology | 3.6 |
| Biology | 3.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 74.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 20.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as anatomy, therapeutic recreation, and conditioning theory.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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