| Gym or Physical Education teachers are people | | | | To become a gym teacher, one needs to first of |
| dedicated to teaching and instructing people on | | | | all have an interest in physical fitness and be willing |
| physical fitness, sports and wellness in regard to | | | | to learn. Gym teachers teach by example and so |
| health. They give instructions to people of | | | | they have to be enthusiastic in all the exercises |
| different ages and they need to be well trained to | | | | they do. If they aspire to teach in schools, they |
| be able to give proper guidance in various physical | | | | must be good with children and should be able to |
| activities. For younger children, basic skills like | | | | understand their needs. They should also be strict |
| jumping, running and throwing are encouraged as | | | | and firm to maintain an upper hand in their |
| they cater for their developing motor skills. | | | | instruction. |