Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Tasks

Task statements

• 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.
• Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.
• Maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed.
• Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.
• Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.
• Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.
• 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.