Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
2. 02Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
3. 03Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
4. 04Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
5. 05Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
6. 06Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
7. 07Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.
8. 08Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
9. 09Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
10. 10Maintain fitness equipment.
11. 11Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.
12. 12Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading