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SCHOOL OF HEALTH & APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES HEALTHFUL LIVING AND FITNESS EDUCATION LIFETIME FITNESS & HEALTH SPECIALTY WHY FITNESS SPECIALTY? Fitness and health specialists who want to pursue entrepreneurial career paths have the greatest options in professional diversity, but most identify a particular niche that either reflects their interests and philosophies or presents the most socioeconomically viable opportunities. Personal trainers who provide services under the auspices of their own company stand to benefit financially as they set the compensation parameters. Business knowledge and expertise are important factors when considering working as an independent contractor or opening a personal trainer studio. Trainers who identify the right market and specialize in high service practices can make between $75 and $150 per hour. Relatedly, students should be able to enter careers earning an average starting salary of $36,000, increasing to an average mid-career salary of $70,000. @uncwshahs According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2014-15): Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is expected to grow by 24 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. “Employment growth is likely to come from the continuing emphasis on exercise for young people to combat obesity and encourage healthy lifestyles. More young people and families are likely to join after-school fitness programs or commit to personal training programs.” Sport and fitness conditioning are very popular today. Youth sport teams, adult sport teams and the growing trend for adults using fitness facilities to improve their total wellness has resulted in a rapid expansion of career op- portunities in the field of coach- ing and fitness management. The Fitness Specialty Program at UNCW is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the fitness, exercise and health industry. Modified: 5/20 EMPLOYMENT
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S C H O O L O F H E A LT H & A P P L I E D H U M A N S C I E N C E SC O L L EG E O F H E A LT H & H U M A N S E RV I C E S
HEALTHFUL LIVING AND FITNESS EDUCATIONLIFETIME FITNESS & HEALTH SPECIALTY
WHY FITNESS SPECIALTY? Fitness and health specialists who want to pursue entrepreneurial career paths have the greatest options in professional diversity, but most identify a particular niche that either refl ects their interests and philosophies or presents the most socioeconomically viable opportunities. Personal trainers who provide services under the auspices of their own company stand to benefi t fi nancially as they set the compensation parameters. Business knowledge and expertise are important factors when considering working as an independent contractor or opening a personal trainer studio. Trainers who identify the right market and specialize in high service practices can make between $75 and $150 per hour. Relatedly, students should be able to enter careers earning an average starting salary of $36,000, increasing to an average mid-career salary of $70,000.
@uncwshahs
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2014-15): Employment of fi tness trainers and instructors is expected to grow by 24 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations.
“Employment growth is likely to come from the continuing emphasis on exercise for young people to combat obesity and encourage healthy lifestyles. More young people and families are likely to join after-school fi tness programs or commit to personal training programs.”
Sport and fi tness conditioning are very popular today. Youth sport teams, adult sport teams and the growing trend for adults using fi tness facilities to improve their total wellness has resulted in a rapid expansion of career op-portunities in the fi eld of coach-ing and fi tness management.
The Fitness Specialty Program at UNCW is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the fi tness, exercise and health industry.
Modi� ed: 5/20
EMPLOYMENT
HEALTHFUL LIVING & FITNESS EDUCATIONLIFETIME FITNESS & HEALTH SPECIALTY
CORE CURRICULUM
Seize the opportunity in a growing industry! Preparing now means you will be ready for the jobs of the future.
Fitness and health professionals have a range of opportunities for employment. From corporate settings to health care facilities to high-energy gyms and fi tness centers, there is a work environment for all personality types.
• Certifi ed Personal Trainer for Specialty Populations: Learn advanced training techniques for those with disabilities, chronic disease, injuries, youth and more. Work in a gym setting, as an independent contractor or be self-employed.
• Fitness Educator: Help students successfully achieve their program requirements and career competencies.
• Sports Performance Coach: Coach a high school sports team or individual athletes by eff ectively implementing goal setting, action planning, and communication and motivation strategies.
• Fitness Studio/Gym Owner: Be your own boss and run your own gym or fi tness studio by utilizing your business acumen and entrepreneurial skills learned in class.
• Exercise Director/Club Manager: Open doors of opportunity into managerial positions at commercial fi tness centers.
Questions? Contact Dr. Amelia Huelskamp, Program Coordinator at 910.962.7308 or [email protected].
For more information about this � eld, the career options, professional opportunities, and the UNCW program, visit uncw.edu/shahs
Course # Course Title
ATR 220 Functional & Structural Kinesiology
EBD 280 Entrepreneurship for non-Business Majors
EXS 216 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
GRN 101 Introduction to Gerontology
HEA 207 Nutrition & Behavior
HEA 210 Substance Abuse Prevention
HEA 325 Health & Aging
LED 211 Principles of Leadership
MGT 350 Principles of Management
PED 221 First Aid & Injury Care
PED 235 Foundations of Health & Physical Education
PED 336 Coaching, Sport & Society
PED 345 Childhood Obesity
PED 348 Practicum in Lifetime Fitness & Health
PED 350 Motor Behavior
PED 385 Health & Physical Education Curriculum Development
PED 386 Teaching Healthful Living in Elementary Schools
PED 387 Teaching Healthful Living in Secondary Schools
PED 390 Advanced Concepts of Personal Training
PED 391 Health Behavior Theory Applications
PED 415 Adapted Physical Activity
REC 380 Marketing for Recreation, Sport Leadership & Tourism
CONVERT YOUR HEALTH LIFESTYLE INTO A PROFESSIONAL FITNESS CAREER
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