Personal Trainer

Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.

Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.

Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.

Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.

Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.

Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.

Promote health clubs through membership sales, and record member information.

Organize, lead, and referee indoor and outdoor games such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.

Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.

Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.

Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.

Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.

Teach individual and team sports to participants through instruction and demonstration, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of participants' physical capabilities.

Maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed.

Organize and conduct competitions and tournaments.

Advise participants in use of heat or ultraviolet treatments and hot baths.

Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.

Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment such as trampolines and weights.

Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises.

Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.

Maintain fitness equipment.