Fitness Counsellor
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- B.P.Ed Bachelor of Physical Education
- B.A. Physical Education
- Diploma Personal Trainer
- Certificate Personal Trainer
- NSQF Level 4 Fitness Trainer
Tasks
- Provide proactive, personalized and technologically savvy support to help individuals embrace and sustain behaviors that improve health and prevent or alleviate chronic health conditions.
- Fully understand fitness band platform variables (steps, calories, diet choices, etc.) and how and when to use them for maximum benefit.
- Encourage use of activity trackers to capture daily steps walked; logging of food intake in a daily digital diary; uploading data on a weekly basis; and participation in weekly coaching sessions.
- Work with participants to set up appropriate calorie counts and eating styles to maintain steady blood sugar levels. Suggest alternative ways for non-able-bodied participants to remain active, such as doing upper-body work.
- Measure “patient activation” rates as a way of predicting which individuals will consume more healthcare services and/or succeed in managing their existing health conditions.
- Identify the clients’ fitness level and health
- Oversee completion of exercise routines Track clients’ physical progress
- Modify exercise plans based on needs, potential injuries or health issues
- Adopt a holistic training approach (e.g. cardiovascular exercise, strength)
- Oversee the use of fitness equipment to ensure clients exercise properly and safely
Progression Routes
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