Exercise/ Fitness
Fitness workers lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching. Many people seek an expert to help them develop and maintain an exercise program. Fitness and aerobics instructors may work for health or exercise clubs, sports training facilities, or gyms. Some fitness experts are self-employed and may offer training at their clients' homes.
Educational requirements vary widely according to the type of fitness instruction involved and the setting in which it takes place. A high school diploma or GED is usually required, and instructors generally are trained on the job. However, many instructors are college educated, holding degrees in physical education, recreation, exercise and sport science, or other field.
Opportunities are expected to be good for fitness workers because demand for these workers is expected to remain strong in health clubs, fitness facilities, and other settings. People with degrees in fitness related fields will better opportunities, because clients prefer to work with people who have quality backgrounds in fitness.
As a fitness worker, you can expect to:
- Provide motivation for those looking to better their health situation
- Work independently
- Maintain your own physical fitness
