Fitness Trainer

Aliases: Fitness Coach, Gym Coach, Gym Trainer

Industry/Sector(s): Sports, Physical Education, Fitness and Leisure

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Fitness Trainer is expected to perform include:

Training others through various fitness activities
Providing training to trainees of all ages, shape and sizes to make them healthier and achieve desired fitness levels through focused exercises and activities
Carrying out physical examination and understanding fitness goals
Inspecting activity area and equipment
Capturing and studying past and current medical as well as the physical state of trainee
Understanding and noting down the trainee’s goals and sub-goals
Preparing a training plan for the trainee
Conducting tests as per the requirement of the trainee
Creating awareness of injuries and prevention techniques
Reporting any issues related to training equipment and activity area to the concerned personnel or management

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling may be a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/10 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 12^th
Certified training for Fitness Trainer (programme aligned to SPF/Q1102 released by Sports Education, Fitness and Leisure Sector Skill)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Familiar with different types of exercises
Knowledge of different exercise equipment and maintenance of the same
Skilled in various muscle building and fat burning techniques
Knowledge of training combinations for athletes, regular and occasional users
Knowledge of emergency response procedures like how to assess physical injuries and provide emergency relief
Equipped to administer basic first-aid
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Aware of accepted best practice principles of exercise
Equipped to identify muscles responsible for various movements
Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety guidelines for providing personal training
Knowledge of impact of exercises on body
Aware of exercise limitations based on physical and mental limitations
Skilled in providing instructions on usage of various gym equipment
Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements based on person’s habits, lifestyle, etc.
Skilled in muscle relaxation techniques

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Time management skills
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills
Training in gym training

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools and colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://puchd.ac.in/syllabus.php?qstrfacid=4jase.ac.in/

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Junior Trainer → Fitness Trainer → Fitness Club Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For new entrants - Rs 7,500 to Rs 15,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Individuals
Sports professionals
Sports clubs
Gymnasiums
Fitness clubs

KEYWORDS

Fitness Trainer
Fitness Instructor
Fitness Coach
Gym Trainer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3423.0101	Fitness Trainer
ISCO 2008	3423	Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
NIC 2008	93190	Other sports activities
QP Reference	SPF/Q1102	Fitness Trainer
NSQF	Level 4	Not available

REFERENCES

1	https://socialjustice.gov.in/
2	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_issues_in_athletics
3	http://www.scholarshipsinindia.com/fitness_trainer_courses_colleges_in_india.html
4	http://www.jagranjosh.com/careers/fitness-instructor-1286371200-1
5	http://www.censusindia.gov.in

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