Early physical education colleges (such as Danish Gymnastics Teachers College established by 1804, Royal Swedish Central Gymnastics College established by 18 14, and German Central Gymnastics Teachers College established by 1848) almost all trained physical education teachers, which was considered as a "physical education" major at that time.
In Europe, after the industrial revolution, education emphasized "paying equal attention to three educations", and physical education gradually became an integral part of school education. Physical education teachers have relatively extensive and stable social needs. This single situation of sports specialty lasted for more than a century.
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1, professional introduction
After the Second World War, with the rapid progress of sports, especially the rapid development of the Olympic Movement, the sports industry has expanded rapidly, and the demand for sports professionals has become increasingly prominent.
In addition to the greater demand for physical education teachers, there are also more specialized and diversified demands for high-level athletes and coaches, sports science and technology workers, sports management workers, sports economic workers and sports journalists. In this situation, the categories of sports majors have greatly increased, and schools that train all kinds of sports professionals have gradually developed.
2. Employment direction
Coaches, PE teachers, referees, etc.
3. Professional opening
Students in this major mainly study basic theories, basic knowledge and basic skills in pedagogy, psychology, human science, school physical education, physical exercise, training and competition, receive basic training in sports science research, and master the basic ability to engage in school physical education.
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