Personal Fitness Trainer
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.
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Jobs available locally 2,430 |
Demand Locally +3 % |
Annual Wage Range $18,568 – $86,402 |
Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.
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Jobs available locally 508 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $18,951 – $87,256 |
Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include locations such as their home, place of work, out in the community, or at a daytime nonresidential facility.
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Jobs available locally 34,539 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $18,378 – $30,402 |
Program Level:
Degrees, Certificates
Program Type:
Face-to-Face
Department:
Computer Science, Technology & Business
Institute:
Health & Biosciences
College:
NVC
About the Program
The Personal Fitness Trainer Program will prepare students for technical careers in the professional fitness industry. The program will provide students with training in personal and group fitness pedagogies. Students will possess the knowledge and technical skills to work as a Personal Fitness Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. Appropriate preparation for these occupations is ensured by the curriculum design and instruction methods used in the fitness industry. Students will gain extensive practical experience in many areas, including fitness evaluation and testing, wellness, injury prevention, exercise activity design and facility operations.
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Job Outlook
Occupational profiles indicate a 22% growth for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors by the year 2022 in the Alamo Region. Estimated average hourly wage is *$19.25 in the Alamo Region. (Source: SOCRATES-Occupational Profiles-Alamo Region) *Note: Variations should be expected.
Careers Available:
The following titles are examples of careers associated with this program but not limited to:
- Personal Trainer
- Aerobics Instructor
- Fitness Instructor
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Fitness Coordinator
- Private Trainer
Useful Links
About the Program Coordinator: Joe Dimas
Bio/Teaching Philosophy
Joe also teaches in the Kinesiology Department, and has been involved in helping to support our students succeed. He aims to ensure all students develop the skills necessary to become successful within their chosen field.
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