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Fitness Specialists
Fitness Specialists are trained as group personal trainers and group
exercise to design personalized exercise programs and establish
methods of healthy behavior for their clients. They analyze and
evaluate a client's physical condition, monitor weight training
exercises and provide nutritional evaluations and recommendations.
They also teach and demonstrate proper body movements and the correct
use of exercise equipment.
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Experience:
A Physical Fitness Specialist
certificate is highly recommended as some employers allow formal
training to substitute for on-the-job experience. Prove ability is a
plus.
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- Knowledge of:
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Adaptive exercise techniques |
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Exercise leadership techniques |
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Physical training techniques |
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Weight training techniques |
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Human anatomy & physiology |
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Fitness nutrition |
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Fitness assessment & exercise prescription
skills |
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How to inspire clients to continue
training |
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First Aid + CPR (Out of Class Assignments) |
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Employment
Outlook: |
A physical fitness boom is creating excellent growth opportunities for fitness
specialists in California, especially for self-employment.
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Where the Jobs Are: |
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Corporate fitness centers |
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Health clubs & spas |
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Private & public physical fitness centers |
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Nursing homes |
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Schools, colleges & universities |
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Self employment |
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YMCAs
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Training Available:
San Diego City College:
Professor Ellen Turkel
Office: P2-02
Telephone:
(619) 388-2127 |
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