In this topic, we focus on your “why”. Why you have decided to embark upon a career in fitness. You will explore reasons as to why people embark upon a career in fitness.
Terminology and vocabulary reference guide
As an allied health professional, you need to be familiar with terms associated with basic exercise principles and use the terms correctly (and confidently) with clients, your colleagues, and other allied health professionals. You will be introduced to many terms and definitions. Add any unfamiliar terms to your own vocabulary reference guide.
Activities
There are practical activities in the topic. These are not part of your assessment but will provide practical experience that will help you in your work and help you prepare for your formal assessment.
There are many reasons why people choose to embark on a journey to become a personal trainer. Some people find satisfaction in knowing that the work they do is making a difference in someone’s life whilst others simply have a passion for exercise and are motivated to share and build relationships with others to achieve their goals.
A personal trainer has many important roles to play when supporting their clients. They are a motivator, an instructor, an educator and at times a friend. It is important that these qualities are shared when choosing this career path. The role of an exercise professional has many components, from helping others feel and look great by incorporating a design program that focuses on their specific goals, guiding individuals through their recovery from specific injuries or perhaps even enthuse them to embark on their own fitness career.
Questions you may want to ask yourself to help you understand your “why”:
- Why do you want to be a personal trainer?
- Are you seeking independent work?
- Do you wish to have flexible working hours?
- Do you wish to be in control of your own future?
- Do you want to be your own manager?
- Do you want to share your passion for helping others?
- Do you wish to supplement your current income?
- Are you looking for a career change?
These are just some questions to ask yourself when you are thinking of your “why”. It is important to take the time to think about this and be clear on it before you embark on your journey, as this is what will motivate both you and your clients. Your “why” is a reflection of you, let it shine!
In this topic, we focused on your “why”. Why you have decided to embark upon a career in fitness. You explored reasons as to why people embark upon a career in fitness.
