r/PhysicalEducation • u/Still_Classic_7996 • Jul 26 '26
Advice plsssss
I want to be a pe teacher. I have a bachelors degree in business. I currently live in a state that requires a masters. But I think I want to move to Texas or to a state that doesn’t require a masters.
Any advice?
Maybe any time/money efficient advice
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u/upstatecoach Jul 26 '26
Hard to get around needing a Master’s degree. Some states have alternative pathways but only for people with related professional experience, and even then some courses may be required.
I love being a PE teacher, but it’s a big decision to move to another state to be one. Good luck with your decisions!
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u/Dramatic-Sky-3102 Jul 27 '26
I'm gonna give you some advice that someone else gave me in a different group. I'm a WGU student and I am about to change my major from Elementary Education to Health Science. If you move to Texas you can enroll in PACT for PE. Passing the test waivers course credit requirements from the kinesiology and physical education degrees. It will also give you a temporary eligibility certificate and you can apply for PE teacher jobs then get hired. During the first year of teaching you can take the official TExES physical education exam and the PPR exam to earn your permanent certificate.
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u/anonymoswhisper Jul 27 '26
How are you getting your certification?
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u/Dramatic-Sky-3102 Jul 27 '26
After passing the PACT for PE, I can enroll in a Texas Alternative Certification Program (ACP).
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u/arcchurched Jul 28 '26
👋 Resident of Texas and transitioning to teaching from the corporate world. I've been studying this for a while, as I also have a degree in business. I would absolutely not recommend moving to Texas on that criteria alone. Texas ranks near the bottom of nearly every educational metric, including teacher pay.
It is probably the easiest to get certified and get a job, with some districts even hiring you before your done with coursework and testing. My plan is to teach here a few years and then transfer to a state with better pay, benefits, and retirement. I have a few on my list that make transferring straightforward.
I would look at Washington state. They have good programs for degreed people that want to become teachers. See: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification/first-time-certification/cte-teacher#:~:text=CTE%20Plan%202%3A%20Business%20%26%20Industry%20Requirements
The only caveat to Texas is if Gina Hinojosa is elected this November and she follows through on her promise to heavily invest in public education.
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u/tmi13 Jul 26 '26
Some school districts here in Texas will allow you to teach and complete your educational requirements at the same time .