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Fitness instructors organise exercise programmes to improve people's health and fitness.
You could work: as a contractor / self-employed; as customers demand
In this role you could:
You could work in the community, at a school, at a health centre or in a park.
Your working environment may be physically demanding.
You can get into this job through:
You can do a recognised qualification like:
You'll usually need:
Apprenticeships that may give you some of the skills for this role include:
You can train in a similar role as a physical training instructor in the armed forces. You can find out more at:Royal Air Force; Royal Navy
You'll usually need:
You could work as a leisure centre assistant and do part-time qualifications on the job, which would allow you to apply for jobs as an instructor.
You can do qualifications through private training companies who offer specialist courses like:
You'll need to:
It's useful to be fit and healthy yourself and to know about how to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
You can join the Register of Exercise Professionals and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity for professional development and to help with your career prospects.
You could take further training to become a personal trainer or teach extra activities.
With experience and qualifications, you could become a senior instructor or manager. You could also start your own fitness club.
You can join the Register of Exercise Professionals and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity for professional development and to help with your career prospects.