39-9031.00 Bright OutlookApprenticeship

Exercise Trainers & 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.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Personal Care and Service
Job Zone:Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Industry:Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
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Key Tasks

  • Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
  • Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
  • Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
  • Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
  • Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
  • 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.
  • Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
  • Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
  • Maintain fitness equipment.
  • Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.
  • Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.
  • Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.
  • Maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed.
  • Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.
  • 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 and conduct competitions and tournaments.
  • Advise participants in use of heat or ultraviolet treatments and hot baths.
  • Adjust workout programs and provide variations to address injuries or muscle soreness.

Skills

Instructing
75%
Service Orientation
69%
Speaking
66%
Active Listening
56%
Social Perceptiveness
53%
Learning Strategies
53%
Coordination
50%
Reading Comprehension
50%
Time Management
50%
Active Learning
50%
Monitoring
50%
Critical Thinking
50%
Judgment and Decision Making
50%
Persuasion
47%
Writing
41%
Complex Problem Solving
41%
Systems Analysis
31%
Management of Personnel Resources
28%
Systems Evaluation
28%
Negotiation
25%
Operations Analysis
25%
Troubleshooting
22%
Operations Monitoring
22%
Quality Control Analysis
22%
Mathematics
19%
Science
19%
Equipment Selection
19%
Technology Design
19%
Operation and Control
16%
Equipment Maintenance
13%
Management of Material Resources
10%
Programming
3%
Repairing
3%
Installation
0%
Management of Financial Resources
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
83%
Education and Training
70%
English Language
67%
Psychology
66%
Biology
47%
Administration and Management
44%
Sales and Marketing
44%
Communications and Media
43%
Computers and Electronics
42%
Sociology and Anthropology
38%
Mathematics
38%
Medicine and Dentistry
38%
Therapy and Counseling
37%
Public Safety and Security
36%
Administrative
35%
Personnel and Human Resources
30%
Telecommunications
29%
Physics
26%
Fine Arts
23%
Economics and Accounting
22%
Law and Government
20%
Design
17%
Philosophy and Theology
16%
Engineering and Technology
13%
Foreign Language
11%
Food Production
11%
Chemistry
11%
Mechanical
10%
Geography
7%
Production and Processing
7%
Transportation
7%
History and Archeology
5%
Building and Construction
3%

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Abilities

Oral Expression
72%
Extent Flexibility
72%
Stamina
72%
Gross Body Coordination
72%
Speech Clarity
66%
Trunk Strength
66%
Static Strength
53%
Dynamic Strength
53%
Far Vision
50%
Speech Recognition
50%
Deductive Reasoning
50%
Problem Sensitivity
50%
Near Vision
50%
Category Flexibility
50%
Fluency of Ideas
50%
Explosive Strength
50%
Multilimb Coordination
50%
Inductive Reasoning
50%
Oral Comprehension
50%
Written Comprehension
50%
Gross Body Equilibrium
50%
Information Ordering
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Dynamic Flexibility
50%
Manual Dexterity
50%
Originality
50%
Time Sharing
47%
Written Expression
47%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
44%
Memorization
31%
Flexibility of Closure
28%
Perceptual Speed
25%
Number Facility
25%
Visualization
25%
Auditory Attention
25%
Finger Dexterity
25%
Speed of Closure
25%
Hearing Sensitivity
22%
Mathematical Reasoning
22%
Speed of Limb Movement
22%
Control Precision
22%
Visual Color Discrimination
22%
Depth Perception
19%
Spatial Orientation
19%
Wrist-Finger Speed
19%
Peripheral Vision
16%
Rate Control
13%
Reaction Time
10%
Response Orientation
10%
Night Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%

Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
88%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
81%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
79%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
78%
Thinking Creatively
78%
Training and Teaching Others
75%
Getting Information
74%
Assisting and Caring for Others
73%
Coaching and Developing Others
72%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
70%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
67%
Handling and Moving Objects
64%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
64%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
62%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
61%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
57%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
56%
Scheduling Work and Activities
54%
Selling or Influencing Others
53%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
51%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
51%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
50%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
48%
Documenting/Recording Information
47%
Performing Administrative Activities
44%
Processing Information
44%
Developing and Building Teams
44%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
43%
Working with Computers
42%
Analyzing Data or Information
38%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
38%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
35%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
33%
Controlling Machines and Processes
33%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
31%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
29%
Staffing Organizational Units
26%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
22%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
20%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
16%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
12%

Work Context

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

100%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

94%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

94%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

91%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

86%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

85%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

83%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

80%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

79%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

69%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

69%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

69%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

68%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

67%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

66%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

66%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

66%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

64%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

64%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

63%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

63%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

62%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

59%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

53%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

49%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

49%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

49%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

43%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

42%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

39%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

38%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

37%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

33%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

32%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

32%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

30%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

29%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

28%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

26%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

22%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

22%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

22%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

18%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

18%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

13%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

12%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

11%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

11%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

11%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

8%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

5%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

4%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

4%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

3%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

1%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

0%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Education

Post-secondary certificate

38%

Post-baccalaureate certificate

19%

Less than high school diploma

14%

Interests

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

78

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

66

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

40

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

31

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

29

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

27

Work Styles

Optimism
84%
Social Orientation
78%
Cooperation
77%
Dependability
73%
Leadership Orientation
65%
Empathy
64%
Self-Confidence
63%
Achievement Orientation
59%
Perseverance
59%
Adaptability
58%
Self-Control
57%
Sincerity
55%
Integrity
54%
Initiative
51%
Stress Tolerance
45%
Attention to Detail
43%
Innovation
43%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
31%
Humility
29%
Intellectual Curiosity
25%
Cautiousness
21%

Work Values

Relationships
83%
Achievement
56%
Independence
56%
Working Conditions
45%
Recognition
39%
Support
39%

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