Question

What are some jobs that come to mind when you think of health and fitness? What do those jobs, entail, and what kind of skills and qualifications do they require?

Answer 1

• Jobs which are related to health and fitness includes,gym instructors,personal trainers,yoga experts,nutritionist,sports teacher and even dance instructiors.
• 1.Personal trainers have become really common now,since people are really focusing on their health.They work with atheletes,and normal people as well to help them loose weight,strengthen muscles,increase endurance and stay fit.
• Personal trainers need to train themselves not only in different forms of exercises but also how to use various fitness machines and equipments correctly.Apart from that they need to have knowledge about pros and cons of exercises,using equipments,various kinds of injuries and medical issues related with physical fitness.
• Personal trainers need to have 2-4 year college degree and one or more specialized certificates in any of the areas of interest.Certifications include CPR & AED certificate and the ACE training certificate.
• 2.There are athletic trainers as well who are professionals that specifically focus on weight loss.Athletic trainers can be part sports teams in colleges,schools and sports academies and they help to diagnose, treat, and prevent injuries that may have been caused by exercises.
• They are usually required to hold at least a 4-year bachelor’s degree and one or more practicing licenses and certifications.They are also required to pass the exam which is set by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
• 3.Nutritionist is the most common related with health and fitness,who basically takes care of the dietary requirements of an individual to stay healthy and loose weight.They are responsible for making food charts which is different for each person,so they need to have knowledge about the nutrient content of each food item,which is good,which can cause an allergic reaction etc.
• They design food plans,which not only includes which food items have to been eaten and in what quantities,but also suggest exercises along with it.
• They work in schools,hospitals,sports teams,with celebrities and even practice on their own,running their own wellness clinic.They usually need to have a 4-year degree and a state license before practicing in some states.