Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Tasks Include:
- Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
- Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
- Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
- Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
- Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
- 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.
- Maintain fitness equipment.
- Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.
- 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.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +46.5%
National: +18.9%
Education
Post-Secondary Certificate
Job Zone:
Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$45,380.00
State
$38,380.00
Regional
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Description
Career Cluster: | Human Services |
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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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Education
Required Level of Education
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 57.14%
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 14.29%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 9.52%
- Bachelor's Degree = 9.52%
- Some College Courses = 4.76%
- Master's Degree = 4.76%
Related Work Experience
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 33.33%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 14.29%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 14.29%
- None = 9.52%
- Up to and including 1 month = 9.52%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 9.52%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 4.76%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 4.76%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Up to and including 1 month = 42.86%
- None = 19.05%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 19.05%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 14.29%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 4.76%
On-the-Job Training
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 47.62%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 19.05%
- None or short demonstration = 14.29%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 9.52%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 9.52%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
- Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
- Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
- Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
- Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Maintain fitness equipment.
- Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.
- Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.
- Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.
- 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, lead, and referee indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
- Organize and conduct competitions and tournaments.
- Advise participants in use of heat or ultraviolet treatments and hot baths.
- Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles (Automated external defibrillators AED)
- Balance beams or boards or bolsters or rockers for rehabilitation or therapy (Balance boards)
- Balance beams or boards or bolsters or rockers for rehabilitation or therapy (Balance disks)
- Skinfold calipers (Body fat measurement calipers)
- Cross trainers (Elliptical trainers)
- Emergency medical services first aid kits (Emergency first aid equipment)
- Resistance bands (Exercise bands)
- Step aerobic equipment (Exercise steps)
- Resistance tubes (Exercise tubing)
- Fitness weights (Fitness jog belts)
- Exercise trampolines (Fitness trampolines)
- Fitness weights (Free weights)
- Jump ropes
- Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
- Lower body resistance machines (Lower body weight machines)
- Mercury blood pressure units (Manual blood pressure cuffs)
- Medical tape measures
- Exercise balls (Medicine balls)
- Microphones
- MP3 Players or Recorders (MP3 players)
- Portable stereo systems (Multi-speaker stereo systems)
- Pedometers
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers (Personal digital assistants PDA)
- Pilates machines (Pilates training equipment)
- Rowing machines
- Stair climbers
- Stationary bicycles (Stationary exercise bicycles)
- Treadmills
- Upper body resistance machines (Upper body weight machines)
- Fitness weights (Water ankle weights)
- Exercise balls (Weighted exercise balls)
- Fitness weights (Weighted swim vests)
Technologies Include:
- Accounting software
- Intuit QuickBooks software
- MYOB BusinessEssentials
- Sage Peachtree software
- Sage Simply Accounting
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Appointment scheduling software
- Contemporary Web Plus Appointment-Plus
- Data base user interface and query software
- BioEx Systems Exercise Expert
- DietMaster Systems DietMaster
- Desktop publishing software
- Visual Health Information The Trainer's Exercise Toolbox
- Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- EZFacility Trainer Management System
- Internet browser software
- Web browser software
- Medical software
- BioEx Systems Nutrition Maker Plus
- Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
- Project management software
- BioEx Systems Fitness Maker
- Get Physical! Software Personal Trainer Pro
- ICTraining
- Natural Fitness Concepts The Trainers Edge
- Vesteon Software Personal Trainer-PDA
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Additional Resources
For information on jobs in recreation, contact employers such as local government departments of parks and recreation, nursing and personal care facilities, local YMCAs, or the Boy or Girl Scouts.
Ordering information for materials describing careers and academic programs in recreation is available from:
National Recreation and Park Association
Division of Professional Services
22377 Belmont Ridge Rd.
Ashburn, VA 20148
http://www.activeparks.org
For information on careers and certification in the fitness field, contact:
American Council on Exercise
5820 Oberlin Dr.
Suite 102
San Diego, CA 92121-3787
http://www.acefitness.org
American College of Sports Medicine
P.O. Box 1440
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440
http://www.acsm.org
National Strength and Conditioning Association
1955 North Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
http://www.nsca-lift.org
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet28)
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
75.00 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
69.00 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
63.00 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
52.50 | Psychology | Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
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75.00 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
72.00 | Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
62.50 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
56.25 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
56.25 | Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
56.25 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
56.25 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
50.00 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
50.00 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
50.00 | Persuasion | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
50.00 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
75.00 | Extent Flexibility | The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
72.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
72.00 | Gross Body Coordination | The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion. |
72.00 | Stamina | The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath. |
68.75 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
65.50 | Trunk Strength | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. |
59.50 | Dynamic Strength | The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. |
59.50 | Static Strength | The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. |
56.25 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
56.25 | Dynamic Flexibility | The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
53.00 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
53.00 | Originality | The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. |
53.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
53.00 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
53.00 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
50.00 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
50.00 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
50.00 | Fluency of Ideas | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
50.00 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
50.00 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
50.00 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
50.00 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
50.00 | Gross Body Equilibrium | The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
85.75 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
82.25 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
82.25 | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
76.25 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
76.25 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
72.50 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
71.25 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
70.25 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
70.25 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
64.25 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
64.25 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
63.00 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
58.25 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
58.25 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
57.25 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
56.00 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
54.75 | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
54.75 | Selling or Influencing Others | Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
53.50 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
90.50 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
88.00 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
83.25 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
78.50 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
77.50 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
76.25 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
76.25 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
73.75 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
72.50 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
71.50 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
70.25 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
67.75 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
65.50 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
63.00 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
63.00 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
53.50 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
83.33 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
55.50 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
55.50 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
96.20 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
93.40 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
87.60 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
84.80 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
82.80 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
82.80 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
82.00 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
80.00 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
78.00 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
74.20 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
73.40 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
70.40 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
66.60 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
65.80 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
64.80 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
61.00 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
61.00 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
60.00 | Public Speaking | How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
60.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
59.00 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
57.20 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
56.20 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
55.20 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
53.40 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
52.40 | Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance? |
52.40 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
51.40 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
51.00 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $23,920.00 | $45,380.00 | $60,060.00 |
Virginia | $23,000.00 | $38,380.00 | $48,410.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $31,057.31 | $46,155.34 | $57,594.09 |
Bay Consortium | $26,608.90 | $37,887.74 | $46,761.56 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $27,349.96 | $41,905.52 | $48,524.82 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $24,453.69 | $30,242.05 | $38,921.45 |
Crater Area | $28,680.51 | $39,713.72 | $48,712.96 |
Greater Peninsula | $25,645.22 | $37,615.99 | $45,404.88 |
Hampton Roads | $25,744.52 | $35,611.28 | $44,077.46 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $24,400.38 | $33,717.36 | $40,038.78 |
Northern Virginia | $32,495.52 | $49,022.34 | $57,783.28 |
Piedmont Workforce | $28,244.65 | $44,611.57 | $64,109.92 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $23,914.36 | $24,284.36 | $33,800.98 |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | $23,914.36 | $32,578.09 | $36,878.07 |
Western Virginia | $26,026.72 | $37,216.72 | $43,114.83 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 306,400 | 364,200 | +18.9% |
Virginia | 10,614 | 15,553 | +46.5% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Related Occupations
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- Physical Therapist Aides
- Recreation Workers
- Occupational Therapy Aides
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Athletic Trainers
- Training and Development Specialists
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Training and Development Managers
- Occupational Therapists
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists
- Animal Trainers
- Physical Therapists
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- Barbers
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- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
- Funeral Attendants
- Funeral Home Managers
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- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
- Manicurists and Pedicurists
- Massage Therapists
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- Personal Care Aides
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
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- Residential Advisors
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- Skincare Specialists
- Spa Managers
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Military Training
The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:
- Recreation and Welfare
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Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Titles
- Aerobic Teacher
- Aerobics Instructor
- Certified Aquatic Fitness Instructor
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Exercise Specialist
- Exercise Teacher
- Exerciser
- Fitness Consultant
- Fitness Coordinator
- Fitness Director
- Fitness Instructor
- Fitness Specialist
- Fitness Teacher
- Fitness Technician
- Fitness Trainer
- Fitness Worker
- Group Exercise Instructor
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Indoor Cycling Instructor
- Karate Instructor
- Martial Arts Instructor
- Personal Coach
- Personal Fitness Trainer
- Personal Trainer
- Physical Education Instructor
- Physical Education Teacher (PE Teacher)
- Physical Fitness Teacher
- Physical Fitness Trainer
- Physical Instructor
- Pilates Instructor
- Private Trainer
- Sports Instructor
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Strenth and Conditioning Coach
- Water Aerobics Instructor
- Weight Trainer
- Weight Training Instructor
- Wellness Coach
- Yoga Instructor
- Yoga Teacher
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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
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