atlanticare lifecenter by: rebecca may, courtney aquino, tara markovich
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Wellness Fitness Facility
● Memberships, Personal Training, Group Classes, Massage and Spa Treatments
Brian Lee
Position: Fitness SupervisorB.A.- Health Promotion Fitness Management, Rowan UniversityCertification: ACE“I am most satisfied when I help people reach their goals.”
Employment● Fitness Specialist● Fitness Supervisor● Physical Therapist● Physical Therapist Assistant
Master’s Degree Programs
Northwestern University-DPT in Physical Therapy and Human Movement ScienceCalifornia University of Pennsylvania
-MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Georgia State University-PhD in Kinesiology
Professional Organizations● ACE Certified Personal Trainer● ACSM
-Certified Health Fitness Specialist -Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer
● NASM ● NSCA
Typical Day of a Fitness Supervisor● Manage fitness trainers● Balance schedules● Provide knowledge and skills● Oversee member to trainer interaction ● Busy work → how can AtlantiCare
become a better facility
Hours Fitness Specialist● 40 hours a week, Monday- Friday● Usually 8am- 4pm“Although the commute is long, the drive is worth it.” -Brian Lee
Pros of Employment
● Not a desk job ● Satisfaction of member improvement ● Interactive● Diverse member population● Build personal relationships with clients● Less pressure involving health risks
Salary Average salary for a Fitness Specialist:$20,000-$60,000(number of years + productivity)
Management in Wellness:$60,000+
Internships● Best time: Winter time ● Duration: 800 hours● Hands on, working with clients● No certifications are required
Employment SuccessQ: “What do you think it takes to be
successful in the field of hospital wellness/fitness?”
● Education● Hands-on experience = most effective
(internship or part-time job in hospital wellness/fitness)
● Additional experience → higher level of success