correct fitness customers
Observe customers who are exercising and suggest corrections and adaptations as necessary to ensure techniques and procedures (posture, range of motion, control, timing and form) are safe and effective.
Fitness instructors build fitness participation of new and existing members through fitness experiences that meet their needs. They deliver fitness instruction to individuals, with the use of equipment, or to a group, through fitness classes. Both individual and group instructors have the purpose of promoting and delivering safe and effective exercise. Depending on the specific situation, some additional knowledge, skills and competences may be required.
Competences and skills
24 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 18 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
16 competencesadapt fitness exercises
Suggest relevant exercise adaptations or options to allow for individual client differences or needs and provide participants with advice on intensity and how to progress their individual performance and results.
analyse personal fitness information
Carry out fitness assessments to establish fitness and skill level and analyse information relating to individual clients.
collect client fitness information
Collect fitness information relating to individual clients. Identify client information which is to be collected and advise clients of correct procedures, protocols and risks prior to commencing physical assessment and exercising.
correct potentially harmful movements
Recognise when a particpant performs a movement that could cause short or long term damage to the body. Respond with verbal instructions and/or physical demonstration to ensure competence is achieved.
identify customer objectives
Identify individual motives resulting in short, medium and long term fitness goals.
integrate exercise science to the design of the programme
Design movements and exercises according to the functions of the musculoskeletal system and biomechanical concepts. Develop programme according to physiological concepts, the cardio-respiratory and energy systems.
maintain the exercise environment
Help to provide a safe, clean and friendly fitness environment.
motivate fitness clients
Positively interact with and motivate fitness clients to participate in regular physical activity and promote fitness exercise as a part of a healthy lifestyle.
participate in training sessions
Observe a training session. Try out the exercises. Understand the underlying concepts. Document the exercises Evaluate the quality and relevance of the training session. Propose adjustments. Verify participation in training sessions.
promote fitness customer referral
Invite customers to bring friends and family along and promote their fitness activities in their social environment.
promote healthy fitness environment
Pursue and promote a clean and healthy fitness environment.
promote healthy lifestyle
Provide information to clients about the role of physical activity, modes of exercise and related services and the importance of healthy activities for daily living.
provide fitness customer care
Observe clients/members at all times and inform them where necessary about health and safety requirements and emergency procedures.
provide fitness customer service
Welcome clients/members, keep records and bookings of their activities, and direct them to other fitness instructors for technical assistance or to appropriate members of staff for guidance and support.
provide fitness information
Provide clients with accurate information on the principles of nutrition and fitness exercises.
safely instruct about fitness
Provide safe and effective fitness instruction.
Cross-sector
1 competenceassess physical conditions of clients
Check the new clients' health conditions to assess their suitability for participation.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencehuman anatomy
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human lifespan.
Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesensure safety of exercise environment
Select the correct training environment and assess risks to ensure it provides a safe, clean and friendly fitness environment and that it will be the best use of the environment in which clients are exercising.
integrate principles of training
Apply components of health related fitness to the design of an individual programme in order to meet client’s abilities, needs and lifestyle and exercise preferences.
prescribe exercises
Provide a range of exercise programmes in accordance with the needs of the clients by applying principles of exercise programming.
Cross-sector
2 competencesdemonstrate when teaching
Present to others examples of your experience, skills, and competences that are appropriate to specific learning content to help students in their learning.
give constructive feedback
Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate work.