fitness as a career

A strong mind resides in a healthy body. The fast pace of modern lifestyle has led to

an unimaginable amount of physical andpsychological stress on human body andmind.

Consequently, demand for trained fitnessinstructors has increased manifold.

A strong mind resides in a healthy body. The fast pace of modern lifestyle has led to

an unimaginable amount of physical andpsychological stress on human body andmind.

Consequently, demand for trained fitnessinstructors has increased manifold.

Fitness has emerged both as a lucrativebusiness opportunity and a sustainable careeroption.

India may not be on top of mind for thefitness sector but, according to theInternational Health, Racquet & Sports clubAssociation, its 1,200 clubs are more thanwhat Indonesia and Malaysia have combinedand account for $510 million in industryrevenues.

According to the U. S. Department of Labor,Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlookfor this profession is projected to “growmuch faster than the average” for alloccupations between 2008 and 2018.

Majority of the Indians are either insufficientlyactive or totally inactive, with the levels ofactivity decreasing with age.

Also India has one of the highest rates ofCVD, obesity and diabetes, in the world.

Health care costs are rising exponentially asthe medical field continues to focus more ontreatment than on prevention.

According to the American Heart Association,childhood obesity is now the number onehealth concern among the U.S. parents, evengreater than the concerns of drug abuse andsmoking.

Health care costs are rising exponentially asthe medical field continues to focus more ontreatment than on prevention.

According to the American Heart Association,childhood obesity is now the number onehealth concern among the U.S. parents, evengreater than the concerns of drug abuse andsmoking.

Screen and interview potential clients todetermine their readiness for exercise andphysical activity.

Perform fitness tests and assessments Help clients set realistic goals Develop exercise regimens and programs (Ex

Rx)cntd . .

Screen and interview potential clients todetermine their readiness for exercise andphysical activity.

Perform fitness tests and assessments Help clients set realistic goals Develop exercise regimens and programs (Ex

Rx)cntd . .

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

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

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

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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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

Cntd . . . .

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

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 MYFITNESS CAREER ?

WHERE DO I START MYFITNESS CAREER ?

First find out your “Why” Understanding WHY this career is appealing

is the first step.

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 rewardingcareer paths ?◦ Administrative◦ Clinical◦ Entrepreneur◦ Academics

What are some examples of rewardingcareer paths ?◦ Administrative◦ Clinical◦ Entrepreneur◦ Academics

Reading and research Clinics, conferences and conventions Coursework

The satisfaction of seeing healthy results Exceeding client expectations Entering the world of lifelong learning

The satisfaction of seeing healthy results Exceeding client expectations Entering the world of lifelong learning

There is no dearth of employmentopportunities for qualified fitnessinstructors.

In the private sector, the range ofemployment openings range from five starhotels to innumerable health resorts, spas,sports and fitness clubs

You can start your own gymnasium or ahealth club or work exclusively as apersonal fitness trainer for some celebrity.

There is no dearth of employmentopportunities for qualified fitnessinstructors.

In the private sector, the range ofemployment openings range from five starhotels to innumerable health resorts, spas,sports and fitness clubs

You can start your own gymnasium or ahealth club or work exclusively as apersonal fitness trainer for some celebrity.

Depending on experience, skill sets Salary wise Commission based Hourly

Depending on experience, skill sets Salary wise Commission based Hourly

Very high demand for qualified fitnessprofessionals

The fitness industry is here to stay andgrow in leaps and bounds in the futurelooking at the present job market scenario.

The infrastructure of the fitness business incountries such as the U.S., Canada,Germany, the UK, France, South Africa, andAustralia is far more developed andorganized than what it is in India.

The infrastructure of the fitness business incountries such as the U.S., Canada,Germany, the UK, France, South Africa, andAustralia is far more developed andorganized than what it is in India.

The best aspect of this profession is thatyou will always stay fit. After all, it is yourjob to keep one and all in perfect shape.

You always get to meet and communicatewith people from different walks of life andwho knows how they may help you enhanceyour career or your fitness business.

You are a role model for people who areunder your tutelage.

The best aspect of this profession is thatyou will always stay fit. After all, it is yourjob to keep one and all in perfect shape.

You always get to meet and communicatewith people from different walks of life andwho knows how they may help you enhanceyour career or your fitness business.

You are a role model for people who areunder your tutelage.

This is a service industry and you cannotafford to loose your temper when dealingwith uncooperative or difficult people.

After a period of time, you might getcomplacent about your work and not takegood care of your patrons as you didinitially.

This job demands you to be on your toes allthe time. Slackness means loss of clientele,erosion of hard earned reputation andbusiness.

This is a service industry and you cannotafford to loose your temper when dealingwith uncooperative or difficult people.

After a period of time, you might getcomplacent about your work and not takegood care of your patrons as you didinitially.

This job demands you to be on your toes allthe time. Slackness means loss of clientele,erosion of hard earned reputation andbusiness.

Personal trainingAerobics, zumba, pilatesGroup fitnessDiet and nutrition Sports nutritionAqua exerciseWeight managementGeneral gym training

Personal trainingAerobics, zumba, pilatesGroup fitnessDiet and nutrition Sports nutritionAqua exerciseWeight managementGeneral gym training

Youth fitness Pre/post natal fitness Sports conditioning Sports science and technology Senior fitness Special medical concerns Fitness director/manager

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

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

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

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

Prerequisites vary depending oncertification

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

Prerequisites vary depending oncertification

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

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

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

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

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

Better fitness for You – BFY sports andfitness: 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 - - ????????

Better fitness for You – BFY sports andfitness: 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 - - ????????

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

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

Anatomy and kinesiology◦ Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of

human movement and specifically evaluatesmuscles, joints, and skeletal structures and theirinvolvement in movement

Exercise Physiology Biomechanics: It views the human body as a

mechanical system of movable parts put inmotion by the application of forces

Anatomy and kinesiology◦ Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of

human movement and specifically evaluatesmuscles, joints, and skeletal structures and theirinvolvement in movement

Exercise Physiology Biomechanics: It views the human body as a

mechanical system of movable parts put inmotion by the application of forces

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

Fitness trainer/instructor Personal trainer Group exercise instructor Fitness consultant Fitness manager Fitness expert Nutritionist/Dietician Exercise/Fitness specialist Master trainer

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

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

The Diploma course is offered by DistanceLearning on a part-time basis, and takestwo years to complete.

The language of instruction will be English,and students whose native language is notEnglish should provide evidence ofcompetence in English, e.g. TOEFL at 500 orabove, IELTS at 6 or above, GCSE orequivalent in English language.

The Diploma course is offered by DistanceLearning on a part-time basis, and takestwo years to complete.

The language of instruction will be English,and students whose native language is notEnglish should provide evidence ofcompetence in English, e.g. TOEFL at 500 orabove, IELTS at 6 or above, GCSE orequivalent in English language.

Program Fees:◦ Part 1: £2,600 (GBP)◦ Part 2: £2,400 (GBP)

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)

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)