Article: You will need to decide between elementary, middle school, and high school. Think about whether you like working with the smallest children, or whether you want the older students and more complicated discussions. Each level has a different set of requirements so you should decide as early as possible. Very few people are employed only as health teachers. They typically have other educational duties. Sometimes the health teacher is also expected to teach the physical education courses, and in other districts he or she has a separate academic specialty. Think about whether you want a big or small school, urban or rural. You should also make sure that the college you attend allows you to get a certification or concentration in health education. The classes you will take will include topics like nutrition, human sexuality, anatomy, and child development and behavior. It often makes sense to attend college in the state in which you plan to become a teacher. The curriculum will then be targeted to the teaching certification exam in that state. Faculty will also be familiar with the kinds of jobs available in that state and their requirements.  If you are not sure where you wish to teach, contact the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) for information on certification requirements for each state. Knowing the requirements will give you an idea of the degree requirements -- Bachelor's or Master's -- and how much coursework you would need to do for each state. It will also give you an idea of how much additional coursework, if any, you might need to complete if you move from one state to another. Where do they think you should apply? What do they think you need to know? What do they wish they had known when they were in your position? As the person doing the job you hope to have, they can have insight that you may not.

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Figure out which level you want to teach. Determine a second area of interest for your degree. Search for colleges and universities that offer education degrees. Think about where you want to teach. Reach out to your own health teacher for advice.