While a balanced educational program specializing in physical therapy, fitness instruction, and overall health is capable of imparting the knowledge necessary to effectively train others, it is the prerogative of each graduating student to assess the job market and decide between working in a traditional gym and seeking self-employed status. For most aspiring fitness trainers and physical therapists, the realization of long held ambitions will be delivered in the form of a secure and steady full-time position with a major fitness franchise such as Gold's Gym, Snap Fitness, or Bally Total Fitness. With recently released statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor stating that "employment of fitness trainers and instructors is expected to grow by 24 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations," (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012), the majority of individuals with a fitness-based degree or certification are enticed by the protection offered by such a robust industry. Others are drawn to the freedom and excitement of working as a freelance personal trainer, relishing the opportunity to travel, meet new clients and develop customized fitness programs. Most personal trainers who work in a freelance capacity value the sense of independence derived from their work, as well as the ability to help other people improve their lives by achieving their fitness goals. Evaluating the distinct advantages and disadvantages of these divergent paths represents a
As Kinesiology is being more recognized around the country, I want to further my study in the Masters of Science degree in Kinesiology at California State University of Fullerton (CSUF). The fields that I want to grasp are Health and Fitness Promotion and Exercise Physiology. The reason why I am applying to the program is to expand my knowledge and teach Kinesiology outside of school in order to promote health. Throughout my life, my family has been promoting me with fitness from indoor sports to aquatic sports. I was constantly switching from physical therapy and health and fitness.
A big trend nowadays is becoming a gym trainer, but be careful and make sure to check to see if the trainers you are hiring have the correct
Careers in sports and physical education are jobs which have to do with the study or appliance of kinesiology. All jobs in this field of careers have to do with the physical training aspect of life. Some examples of these careers are athletes, coaches, physical trainers, etc.
I have attained information about the different plans that the industry offers and gained knowledge about their goals for a judgement free gym. I have worked in the customer service industry for the last 5 years. Therefore I have gained the ability to work with a variety of personality types. I know how to directly converse with essentially anyone who comes my way. I will be able to combine my background in fitness with my pristine customer service ability to ensure that every single person I work with feels motivated to succeed and receive quality
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As my profession I have chosen to strive for is athletic training. Athletic trainers are multi-skilled health care professionals who work together as a team and evaluate peoples’ body functions and health needs. I have chosen this career path because I love to be around sports. I have been an Athlete for several years and hope to make this profession better because I understand how the athletes feel and can use this to make the training room a more comfortable environment for athletes. In this paper I have used statistic to evaluate what it takes to have this as my lifetime career.
In today’s world, people need more assistance, or aid, to better their health. Physical therapy seems to be the ideal career path for someone like myself, who likes hands-on activities. Hopefully after two years, I will be able to call myself a physical therapy assistant (PTA). A PTA plays an important role in the rehabilitation to help a patient, who was injured return back to proper level of physical functioning. The profession of physical therapy will show my drive and dedication to help people in need. Becoming a PTA will show my excellent communication skills and ability to work well with other individuals in hopes of helping people regain their physical function, so they can take on everyday life. This career path has job security,
How will your economic situation, motivation, accessibility to fitness resources, and ability to participate change as you go to college or enter your career?
Upon completion of High School, the author attempted to differieante himself from his family members. The siblings of the author all attended accredited universities immediately after high school. James however moved to San Diego California to create a new life for himself, escaping the torment and ridicule one feel’s when they view themselves as the self-proclaimed black sheep of the family. Memories of life in beautiful San Diego still hold a special place in the author’s heart. It was in California where James first truly experienced independence and freedom from his overly judgmental and cruel family. The author had a passion for physical fitness, which provided the motivation necessary to become a certified personal trainer. The author genuinely enjoyed helping others achieve their fitness goals; however, the need to sell personal training sessions in order to maintain basic living necessities was stressful at times. This segment of the author’s life is where he developed strong communication skills. Learning how to relate to the consumer are the fundamentals in positions in which sales dictate one’s salary. The author would supplement his income by providing security services to bars on
Mr. Rothstein enrolled at the University of Dayton as a pre physical therapy major. At the time, he thought that he wanted to become an athletic trainer. An internship at a geriatric physical therapy center through Dayton changed his mind, and made him realize what he really wanted to do. Looking back at his education, he believes that his exercise science, anatomy, and program design classes were most valuable to what he does now at the PT Center. Mr. Rothstein regrets not taking more business classes, because he feels
An increasing number of employers require fitness workers to have a bachelor’s degree in a field related to health or fitness, such as exercise science or physical education. Some employers allow workers to substitute a college degree for certification, but most employers who require a bachelor’s degree also require certification. Most personal trainers must obtain certification in the fitness field to gain employment. Group fitness instructors do not necessarily need certification to begin working. The most important characteristic that an employer looks for in a new fitness instructor is the ability to plan and lead a class that is motivating and safe. However, most organizations encourage their group instructors to become certified over time, and many require it. In the fitness field, there are many organizations, some of which are listed in the last section of this statement that offer certification. Becoming certified by one of the top certification organizations is increasingly important, especially for personal trainers. One way to ensure that a certifying organization is reputable is to see that it is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
Your State of Fitness internship interested me because the position that you described sounds exactly like the kind of job I am seeking. During my four studies of Kinesiology and the interest in Business at Michigan State University, I have built solid knowledge structure of sport and Business.
Psychographic profile for customers most likely to use the gym’ s services: (Min. 200 words required)
The fitness industry is one that is rarely thought of as an electronic industry. However, in recent years, more and more fitness related smartphone applications including workout planners, calorie counters, support forums, and many more fitness centered resources have become available to the public. This big move from time sensitive face-to-face fitness instruction to convenient face-to-screen instruction has changed the way that the fitness industry operates. With the rising rollout of fitness apps geared toward the convenience of the user, fitness instructors, personal trainers, and the like have had to go to extreme measures in order to keep up with the rapidly changing digital fitness environment. This paper will outline the evolution of the fitness industry to illustrate its move from an entirely brick and mortar operation to a largely electronic industry. This paper will also discuss the reasons behind the switch and the pros and cons associated with each way of getting fit.
Teaching is one of the most important careers that help advance a society. Teachers are important because they are responsible for passing along knowledge from generation to generation. Early Americans made education one of the most important aspects of society when this nation was founded. Formal education has been around thousands of years, but the modern education system in place now originated in the early 20th century. The progressive era in education took place from the 1890s to the 1930s. This era brought about dramatic expansions in the number of schools in the U.S. By 1940, nearly half of young adults were earning a high school diploma (Costrel). One specific type of teacher in a physical education teacher. A physical education teacher holds a big responsibility within the school. They are in charge of keeping the students healthy. P.E. teachers have to have exercise and fun blended into one class. A physical education teacher is a strong career choice because of the pay and benefits, the teamwork aspect, and the sense of self-satisfaction one gets from the career.