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WELCOME
FITNESS AS A CAREER
Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the
basis of dynamic andcreative intellectual activity. – John F.
Kennedy
A strong mind resides in a healthy body. The fast pace of modern lifestyle has led
to an unimaginable amount of physical and psychological stress on human body and mind.
Consequently, demand for trained fitness instructors has increased manifold.
THE FITNESS INDUSTRY: AN OVERVIEW
Fitness has emerged both as a lucrative business opportunity and a sustainable career option.
India may not be on top of mind for the fitness sector but, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sports club Association, its 1,200 clubs are more than what Indonesia and Malaysia have combined and account for $510 million in industry revenues.
According to the U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for this profession is projected to “grow much faster than the average” for all occupations between 2008 and 2018.
Majority of the Indians are either insufficiently active or totally inactive, with the levels of activity decreasing with age.
Also India has one of the highest rates of CVD, obesity and diabetes, in the world.
Health care costs are rising exponentially as the medical field continues to focus more on treatment than on prevention.
According to the American Heart Association, childhood obesity is now the number one health concern among the U.S. parents, even greater than the concerns of drug abuse and smoking.
Screen and interview potential clients to determine their readiness for exercise and physical activity.
Perform fitness tests and assessments Help clients set realistic goals Develop exercise regimens and programs
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FITNESS TRAINER’S SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Demonstrate and instruct specific techniques
Supervise or spot clients Maintain records of client’s progress Be a knowledgeable resource Educating clients about health and fitness
Effective communication skills Ability to motivate and influence Effective interviewing and screening Effective use of goals and objectives Effective and safe exercise program
design Effective use of up-to-date knowledge Obtaining new skills
Is it the Right Career for You?
Commercial (for profit) fitness centres Community (not-for-profit) fitness centres Corporate fitness/wellness centres University wellness/fitness centres Owner/operator(self-employed) studios,
fitness centres
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PROFESSIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS
Medical fitness centres (MFC’s) Government/military fitness centres Activity centres/retirement
centres/assisted living communities for older adults
Cruise ships, resorts and spa fitness centres etc
WHERE DO I START MY FITNESS CAREER ?
First find out your “Why”
Understanding WHY this career is appealing is the first step.
Next: Start your “How” Certification Mentor
What are some examples of rewarding career paths ?◦Administrative◦Clinical◦Entrepreneur◦Academics
Reading and research Clinics, conferences and conventions Coursework
Continuing education and career development
The satisfaction of seeing healthy results Exceeding client expectations Entering the world of lifelong learning
Expectations from Fitness Career
There is no dearth of employment opportunities for qualified fitness instructors.
In the private sector, the range of employment openings range from five star hotels to innumerable health resorts, spas, sports and fitness clubs
You can start your own gymnasium or a health club or work exclusively as a personal fitness trainer for some celebrity.
Job prospects in India & Abroad
Depending on experience, skill sets Salary wise Commission based Hourly
Pay Packet
Very high demand for qualified fitness professionals
Demand and Supply
The fitness industry is here to stay and grow in leaps and bounds in the future looking at the present job market scenario.
Market Watch
The infrastructure of the fitness business in countries such as the U.S., Canada, Germany, the UK, France, South Africa, and Australia is far more developed and organized than what it is in India.
International Focus
The best aspect of this profession is that you will always stay fit. After all, it is your job to keep one and all in perfect shape.
You always get to meet and communicate with people from different walks of life and who knows how they may help you enhance your career or your fitness business.
You are a role model for people who are under your tutelage.
Positives
This is a service industry and you cannot afford to loose your temper when dealing with uncooperative or difficult people.
After a period of time, you might get complacent about your work and not take good care of your patrons as you did initially.
This job demands you to be on your toes all the time. Slackness means loss of clientele, erosion of hard earned reputation and business.
Negatives
Personal training Aerobics, zumba, pilates Group fitness Diet and nutrition Sports nutrition Aqua exercise Weight management General gym training
Career options in Fitness
Youth fitness Pre/post natal fitness Sports conditioning Sports science and technology Senior fitness Special medical concerns Fitness director/manager
Youth Fitness Specialist Fitness Nutrition Specialist Orthopedic Exercise Specialist Weight Management Specialist Sports Conditioning Specialist Functional Training Specialist Mind Body Specialist Therapeutic Exercise Specialist Senior Fitness Specialist Military Support Corrective Exercise Specialist
Specialty Fitness Certifications
Fitness modeling Multimedia Fitness Consultant – TV shows,
radio, Newspaper columnist, Q & A section Fitness blogging Celebrity trainer Fitness equipment consultant or designer Workshops and camps Sports nutrition supplement expert Online fitness consultation Fitness centre designing and planning In-house business
MORE OPTIONS
Prerequisites vary depending on certification
A minimum age of 18 yrs A high school diploma or equivalent Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate Most of the certifications need to be
renewed, usually every 2-3 yrs
Pre requisites for Fitness Certification
American College of Sports Medicine – ACSM
American Council on Exercise – ACE The Cooper Institute National Academy of Sports Medicine -
NASM National Strength and Conditioning
Association - NSCA Reebok Certification course Sports Authority of India
Reputed Certifying organizations
IOC – International Olympic Committee CHEK – Corrective Holistic Exercise
Kinesiology
1. Certified personal trainer – ACSM, ACE, NSCA, NASM
2. Group fitness/exercise Instructor – ACE, ACSM
3. Health and Fitness specialist – ACE, ACSM4. Health Coach - ACE5. Reebok Certified Aerobics Instructor6. Diet and Nutrition Courses: MSc Clinical
or applied nutrition7. Pre-post natal fitness
SUGGESTED COURSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Better fitness for You – BFY sports and fitness: Multiple locations
Proton Fitness Academy – Bangalore Primal Patterns Holistic Fitness Studio –
Chennai Reebok training Institute – Multiple
locations GFFI fitness academy: Mumbai, Delhi SAI – Patiala, Trivandrum, Gwalior Dr TNG’s Fitness Academy - - ????????
Academies or Institutes in India
M.Sc. (SPORTS COACHING) PGD in sports management PGD in sports coaching PGD in sports management M.P.Ed in Exercise physiology, sports
psychology, sports biomechanics
Academic courses from SAI
Anatomy and kinesiology◦ Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of
human movement and specifically evaluates muscles, joints, and skeletal structures and their involvement in movement
Exercise Physiology Biomechanics: It views the human body as
a mechanical system of movable parts put in motion by the application of forces
TOPICS COVERED
Nutrition and human performance Behaviour modification Initial client screening Developing the exercise program Business of fitness training
Fitness trainer/instructor Personal trainer Group exercise instructor Fitness consultant Fitness manager Fitness expert Nutritionist/Dietician Exercise/Fitness specialist Master trainer
JOB DESIGNATIONS
Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Ltd Gold’s gym Snap fitness Fitness first BFY – Better Fitness for You Star hotels – Taj, Grand Hyatt, Oberoi, The
Lalit, Leela
Fitness brands in India
CARDIO SECTION
WEIGHT TRAINING SECTION
SPIN BIKE SECTION
STUDIO
The Diploma course is offered by Distance Learning on a part-time basis, and takes two years to complete.
The language of instruction will be English, and students whose native language is not English should provide evidence of competence in English, e.g. TOEFL at 500 or above, IELTS at 6 or above, GCSE or equivalent in English language.
IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition
Program Fees:◦Part 1: £2,600 (GBP)◦Part 2: £2,400 (GBP)
Duration: 2 years course (4 Semesters) Third year is Optional to study in Europe
with an affiliated University to JNTUK. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University,
Kakinada (JNTUK)
M S Health Science & Sports Technology