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McGraw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

CHAPTER 13

Fitness- and Exercise-Related Careers

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Fitness- and Health-Related Careers

What are the responsibilities of a fitness or exercise specialist?

What are the opportunities available for someone pursuing a therapy-related career?

How does one increase their marketability for fitness-, health-, and therapy-related careers?

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Program Areas

Preventive programs Specialists work with healthy populations to increase

their level of fitness. Sites: Corporate fitness centers, commercial fitness

centers, and community agencies (YMCA/YWCA)

Rehabilitative programs Work with individuals who exhibit the effects of

coronary heart disease focusing on attaining a functional state of living and an enhanced quality of life.

Sites: Hospitals, medical clinics or community agencies affiliated with corporate fitness centers.

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Wellness Program Components

Fitness development and maintenance

Educational effortsHealth promotionLifestyle

modificationRecreational sport

opportunities

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Program Aspects

Medical screeningFitness and lifestyle assessmentGoal settingSupervised group programsEducational classesMotivation and reinforcement

Institute of Aerobics Research

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Exercise Program Specialist Responsibilities

Direct programTrain and

supervise staffBudget

responsibilitiesFacility

managementMarketing

Evaluation Individual exercise

prescriptionsEvaluate and

counsel on lifestyleData collection and

analysis

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Worksite Health Programs

46% of all worksites offer programs 38% of small corporations 68% of large corporations

Potential to reach over 142 million adults Convenient for employees Offers peer and social support

Economic benefits to corporations Reduced injury rates, lower workman’s

compensation costs, and reduced health care costs

Enhancement of workplace morale, retaining employees

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Core Programs Worksite Wellness

Back care and injury prevention

Exercise & fitnessStress managementSmoking control

Substance abuseWeight managementMedical self-careConsumer health

educationCholesterol reductionNutritional

interventionSelect biometrics

screeningHypertension

management

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WELCOA Program Suggestions

Voluntary participation

Continuous marketing

Sensitivity to individual differences

Frequent evaluationModeling of healthy

behavior by staff

Recognition and reward

Record-keepingBalance between

fun and clinically significant programs

Personalize the program

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Commercial and Community Fitness Programs (IHRSA)

30,022 clubs45.5 million members

18-34 years comprise 33% of membership

35-54 years comprise 34% of membership

Females make up the majority of membership

51% membership has income over $75,000/year

U.S. health club revenues $19.1 billion

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Popular Fitness Programs at Clubs

Program % Program %Personal Training 91 Group Cycling

Class56

Fitness Evaluation 76 Nutrition Counseling/ Classes

53

Step/Bench Aerobics 74 Weight Management

52

Strength Training 74 Cardio Kickboxing or similar program

51

Yoga 67 From IHRSA/

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Personal Trainers

Work in private and public settings: Conducting fitness assessments. Developing specific goals with clients. Designing programs for goal attainment. Coaching clients through workouts. Monitoring progress of goals.

Growing use of the Internet, email, and phone to hire personal trainers and report results for convenience.

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Strength and Conditioning Professionals

“Assess, motivate, educate, and train athletes for the primary goal of improving sport performance.” (NSCA)

Competencies necessary in the areas of: Scientific foundations of sport/exercise and nutrition Exercise leadership and program design Sport psychology to maximize performance Risks of performance-enhancing substances

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Rehabilitation Programs

Clinical exercise physiologists work mainly in hospitals and clinics.

Work closely with physicians to meet the needs of diverse clients.

To plan rehabilitation programs, they must be familiar with: Medical aspects of clients disease or

condition Limitations faced by clients Drugs commonly used to treat the

disease/condition and their effects Psychological aspects of exercise on the

clients

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Career Preparation

Education Undergraduate and

graduate education in exercise science, fitness and cardiac rehabilitation, etc.

Various certifications offered by: ACSM YMCA AFAA NSCA

Practical experienceProfessional

involvement

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Athletic Training

Prevention of Injuries Supervision of conditioning programs Advising coaches and athletes Assist with preseason physicals Checking equipment and facilities for safety

Rehabilitation Administers therapeutic treatments and monitors

progress. Motivate and encourage throughout recovery Record-keeping of injury status and history of injury

Certification - NATA

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Health and Weight-Management Clubs & Spas

Sites ~ resorts, hotels, mineral springs, and cruise ships.

Are they only seeking your money?

Offer fitness activities, graded exercise tests, instruction in sport activities, exercise classes

Diet and nutritional counseling, stress management, massages

Growth of commercial diet centers focused on weight reduction.

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Therapy-Related Careers

Dance therapyRecreational therapyKinesiotherapyPhysical TherapyChiropractor

Prerequisites may be required prior to admission for advanced study

Volunteer hours may be required for program admission

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Increasing Professional Marketability

Additional courses in health and related areas

Certification ACSM, First Aid/CPR, NATA, NSCA

Build on one’s interests and strengthsPractical experience

Internships, fieldwork, and volunteering Gain diverse experiences