Assistant Fitness Trainer

Occupational Title :  Fitness Assistant

Job Purpose
The purpose of a Fitness Assistant is to promote health and fitness participation of new and existing members. Also, to provide a friendly and informative fitness environment, actively assisting other workers and members.

Occupational Description
A fitness assistant works to provide a clean, safe and friendly environment that promotes regular member attendance and satisfaction. They are a source of information and encouragement for all members and actively assist fitness instructors wherever possible.

Occupational Roles
A fitness assistant should be able to:
1. Provide safe, clean and friendly fitness environment;
2. Promote fitness exercise as a part of an healthy lifestyle and be a positive example of it;
3. Support fitness and health-related motives and goals for individuals;
4. Provide information about the role of physical activity, modes of exercise and related services;

5. Observe clients/members at all times and inform them where necessary about health and safety requirements and emergency procedures in the fitness environment;
6. Positively interact and motivate clients/members to participate in regular physical activity;
7. Promote healthy activities for daily living to clients/members (lifestyle management);
8. Promote customer referral: invite customers to bring friend and family along and promote their fitness activities in their social environment;
9. Work within the parameters given at Level 2, recognizing the standards and professional limitations that this provides, referring to appropriate members of staff for guidance and support.

Module One
INTRODUCTION TO BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY
Session 1 – The Skeletal system
Session 2 – The Muscular system
Session 3 – Kinesiology

Module Two
CARDIORESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Section 1: The Heart, Lungs and Blood Vessels

Module Three
CLIENT HEALTH SCREENING
Section 1: Information Gathering
Section 2: How to conduct a client health screening-PARQ

Module Four
GYM SESSION STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
Section1: Principles of a Gym Session
Section 2: Main Components of a Gym Session

Module Five
INTRODUCTION TO WELLNESS
Section 1: Components of Wellness
Section 2: Components of Physical Fitness

Module Six
WORKING AS A FITNESS PROFESSIONAL
Section 1: Professional conduct
Section 2: Introduction to code of ethical practice

Module Seven
EXERCISE EQUIPMENTS
Section 1: General instructions for Cardiovascular Machines
Section 2: Types of cardiovascular training equipment’s

Module Eight
EFFECTIVE CUSTOMER CARE FOR THE ADOPTION& MAINTENANCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Section 1: Introduction to Customer service
Section 2: Supporting your client

Module Nine
HEALTH & SAFETY IN WORK PLACE
Section 1: Maintenance Safety Precautions
Section 2: Hygiene in a gym environment