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Program Codes
30259
4ARTCOP
04168
04130
31335
1KHACOP
Employment Percentage
-37.01224614
SOC ID
39-9031
SOC Title
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
ONET ID
39-9031.00
ONET Concat ID
39903100
Median Salary
49400.41
EMSI Interest Area Term
The Arts
Kinesiology, Health and Athletics
Ed Level High School
14.29
Ed Level Certificate
57.139999
Ed Level Some College
4.76
Ed Level Associates
9.52
Ed Level Bachelors
9.52
Ed Level Masters
4.76
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a certificate
Career Description
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.
Core Tasks
  • Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
  • Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
  • Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
  • Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
  • Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
  • Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
  • Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
  • 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.
  • Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.
  • Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.
  • Maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed.
Start Annual Earnings
24496.73
Top Annual Earnings
94560.14
EMSI Career Title Slug
fitness-trainer-and-aerobics-instructor