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39-9031.00 - Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
39-9031.00 - Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.
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Bright Outlook
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Green Job
Career Details
Current Employment
279,100
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Forecasted Employment
302,500
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Change in Employment
+23,400
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Change in Employment %
+8.4%
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Tasks
Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
Core
- Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
- Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
- Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
- Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
- Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
- Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
- Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.
- Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
- Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
- Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.
- Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.
- Maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed.
Supplemental
- Maintain fitness equipment.
- Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.
- Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.
- Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.
- Teach individual and team sports to participants through instruction and demonstration, using knowledge of sports techniques and of participants' physical capabilities.
- Promote health clubs through membership sales, and record member information.
- Organize, lead, and referee indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
- Organize and conduct competitions and tournaments.
- Advise participants in use of heat or ultraviolet treatments and hot baths.
- Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises.
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