55
/100

SOC 25-1193

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 40.0%

Risk Score

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55/100

Elevated

US Employment

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12,680

Total workers

Median Wage

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$76K

$44K โ€“ $158K

Projected Growth

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+2.4%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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95/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary face a risk score of 55/100 โ€” 11 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Workers in this field earn $76K ($30K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ†’

๐Ÿ” AI Impact Analysis

With a risk score of 55/100, Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai tutoring systems providing personalized instruction are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 12,680 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in mentoring students through personal and academic challenges and inspiring and motivating students through personal connection to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ†’

โš ๏ธ Top Risk Factors

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AI tutoring systems providing personalized instruction

2

Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy

3

Automated grading and assessment tools

4

Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation

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Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges

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Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection

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Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons

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Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time

๐Ÿ“Š Task Automation Breakdown

Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.

๐Ÿ“‹ O*NET Task Profile

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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

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Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

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Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

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Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as anatomy, therapeutic recreation, and conditioning theory.

๐Ÿ’ป Technology Skills

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Computer based training software

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Calendar and scheduling software

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Word processing software

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Video creation and editing software

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Information retrieval or search software

๐ŸŽ“ Key Knowledge Areas

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Education and Training

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English Language

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Computers and Electronics

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Psychology

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Biology

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$76K
+$30K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score55/100
+11

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure95/100
+57

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth2.4%
-1.3%

National avg: 3.7%

๐Ÿ”„ Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Dentists, All Other Specialists13$226K69%
Postsecondary Teachers22$82K81%
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other22$78K81%