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Career Details : Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

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Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

Tasks

  • Teaches individual and team sports to participants, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of participants.
  • Organizes, leads, instructs, and referees indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
  • Plans physical education program to promote development of participant's physical attributes and social skills.
  • Teaches and demonstrates use of gymnastic and training apparatus, such as trampolines and weights.
  • Selects, stores, orders, issues, and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Organizes and conducts competition and tournaments.
  • Advises participants in use of heat or ultraviolet treatments and hot baths.
  • Explains and enforces safety rules and regulations.

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    • Job-Required Social Interaction
    • Responsible for Others' Health & Safety
    • Objective or Subjective Information
    • Consequence of Error
    • Persuade Someone to a Course of Action

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