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  Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
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  Careers / Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors  
     
 
Summary Description
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.
 
Sample Job Titles

1.

Aerobics Instructor

2.

Aerobics Teacher

3.

Exercise Specialist

4.

Exercise Teacher

5.

Exerciser

6.

Fitness Consultant

7.

Fitness Coordinator

8.

Fitness Director

9.

Fitness Instructor

10.

Fitness Specialist

11.

Fitness Teacher

12.

Fitness Technician

13.

Fitness Trainer

14.

Fitness Worker

15.

Group Exercise Instructor

16.

Group Fitness Instructor

17.

Karate Instructor

18.

Martial Arts Instructor

 

19.

Personal Coach

20.

Personal Trainer

21.

Physical Education Instructor

22.

Physical Education Teacher (PE Teacher)

23.

Physical Fitness Teacher

24.

Physical Fitness Trainer

25.

Physical Instructor

26.

Pilates Instructor

27.

Recreation Specialist

28.

Sports Instructor

29.

Water Aerobics Instructor

30.

Weight Trainer

31.

Weight Training Instructor

32.

Wellness Coach

33.

Yoga Instructor

34.

Yoga Teacher

35.

Zumba Instructor

 
Job Tasks

Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.

  • Teach exercise or fitness techniques.

Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.

  • Develop educational or training programs.

Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.

  • Evaluate capabilities or training needs.
  • Develop educational or training programs.

Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.

  • Evaluate capabilities or training needs.
  • Teach exercise or fitness techniques.

Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.

  • Teach exercise or fitness techniques.

Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.

  • Teach exercise or fitness techniques.

Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.

  • Teach exercise or fitness techniques.

Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment such as trampolines and weights.

  • Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
  • Teach exercise or fitness techniques.

Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.

  • Enforce rules or regulations.
  • Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.

  • Teach health or hygiene practices.

Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.

  • Organize recreational activities or events.

Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.

  • Administer first aid.

Maintain fitness equipment.

  • Perform basic equipment maintenance.

Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.

Teach individual and team sports to participants through instruction and demonstration, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of participants' physical capabilities.

  • Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
  • Teach exercise or fitness techniques.

Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.

  • Develop educational or training programs.

Maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed.

  • Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
  • Distribute resources to patrons or employees.

Promote health clubs through membership sales, and record member information.

  • Maintain client information or service records.
  • Sell products or services.
  • Promote products, services, or programs.

Advise participants in use of heat or ultraviolet treatments and hot baths.

  • Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.

Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises.

  • Administer therapeutic massages.

Organize and conduct competitions and tournaments.

  • Organize recreational activities or events.

Organize, lead, and referee indoor and outdoor games such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.

  • Organize recreational activities or events.
 
Work Activities
Importance Work Activity
88
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
80
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
75
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
71
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
70
Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
69
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
65
Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
65
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
65
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
61
Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
58
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
54
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
53
Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
49
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
48
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
47
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
45
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
44
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
43
Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
42
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
42
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
42
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
41
Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
38
Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
37
Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
36
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
35
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
34
Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
34
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
33
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
33
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
33
Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
32
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
32
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
29
Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
 
 
 
Nature of the Work
(Abstract from Career Articles)
Fitness Trainers and Instructors

Fitness trainers and instructors lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercises (exercises for the heart and blood circulation), strength training, and stretching. They work with people of all ages and skill levels.

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Working Conditions
(Abstract from Career Articles)
Fitness Trainers and Instructors

Fitness trainers and instructors held about 279,100 jobs in 2014. They work in facilities such as health clubs, fitness or recreation centers, gyms, and yoga and Pilates studios.

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  Source: MyPlan.com, LLC, 2019; includes information from the O*NET 20.3 database, 2016, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-2024 Edition. O*NET™ is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.  
   
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The word "salary" comes from salarium, or "salt money" and was used in ancient Rome to describe the wages paid to Roman legionnaires who were compensated in salt.
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