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1 Personal Trainer June 2010 Needs Assessment Prepared by Carli Straight Date: June 14, 2010 Personal Trainer RRN 1,783

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Personal Trainer

June 2010 Needs Assessment

Prepared by Carli Straight Date: June 14, 2010 Personal Trainer

RRN 1,783

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Scope Data compiled in this report covers San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties. Data were drawn from external sources, including the Employment Development Department’s California Labor Market Information and the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), as well as Chaffey College’s Colleague Administrative database. Data Sources and Calculations Educational Program Data TOP Code Program of Study

0835.20 Fitness Trainer The Taxonomy of Programs (TOP) is a standardized system used at the state level to classify programs and courses at California Community Colleges that are intended to achieve the same outcome. The proposed Personal Trainer program at Chaffey College is classified under the Fitness Trainer TOP code. CIP Code Program of Study

31.0504 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) is a standardized coding system used at the federal level to facilitate accurate tracking, assessment, and reporting of fields of study and program completion at educational institutions throughout the country. This report draws on the Sport and Fitness Administration/Management CIP code, which maps to the Fitness Trainer TOP code, to compare Chaffey College to other institutions and examine employment trends. Completions Data Degree and certificate data for all comparison schools were collected from the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). All comparison institutions included in this report are postsecondary and have provided data to IPEDS. IPEDS defines postsecondary education as a formal program designed primarily for students beyond high school age. These include academic, vocational, and continuing professional education, and exclude avocational and adult basic education programs. Occupational Data SOC Code Occupational Title

27.2022 Coaches and Scouts

39.9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

39.9032 Recreation Workers The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories. The Sport and Fitness Administration/Management CIP code was mapped to the three SOC codes listed in the table above using the crosswalk described in the paragraph below.

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Educational Program to Occupation Crosswalk The TOP-CIP-SOC Crosswalk (Employment Development Department, 2007) was used in this report to map TOP codes to CIP and SOC codes. This crosswalk allows the user to estimate labor market demand for California Community College program completers using SOC-based projections from the California Labor Market Information Division. Industry Data The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is used by federal statistical agencies to classify business establishments for the purpose of conducting and reporting research on the U.S. business economy. The Standard Occupation Classification codes are mapped to industry data by the California Labor Market Information Division. Industry information is used to geographically map the business locations of potential employers as well as to observe trends across the industries that employ the occupations identified above.

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Introduction and Contents Contents Background Information 5 Regional Job Outlook 7 Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers 10 Regional Graduation Summary 12 Sample Fitness Trainer Program 13 Enrollment and Completion in a Similar Program at Chaffey College 14 Map of Competitor Institutions 15 Purpose and Goals The purpose of this report is to integrate and analyze data from multiple sources to determine labor market needs for the addition of a Personal Trainer program at Chaffey College. The report describes the regional job outlook and compares it to the number of recent graduates at other regional institutions.

Regional Definitions Inland Empire includes the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Los Angeles County includes the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale Metropolitan Division Orange County includes the Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine Metropolitan Division Key Terms and Concepts Replacement Jobs: Replacement jobs refer to the number of job openings due to workers leaving an occupation. Annual Openings: Annual openings are calculated by adding the number of new jobs to the number of replacement jobs, divided by the number of years in the projection period. Projections: Projections of employment are calculated by the Employment Development Department and are based on a mathematical formula that includes historical employment and economic indicators along with national, state, and local trends. Occupation: Jobs are grouped into occupations using the federal Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. Industry: Occupations are grouped into industries using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Wages: Hourly wages are reported in percentiles and averages. The 25th percentile is a useful proxy of entry-level wages and the 75th percentile of experienced-level wages.

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Background Information 1 California Community Colleges, Chancellor’s Office, Taxonomy of Programs, Sixth Edition (Corrected Version). 2 O*Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/find

Fitness Trainer Fitness Trainer programs in California Community Colleges focus on preparing students for training occupations in fitness and health. Examples of occupation titles are fitness specialist, aerobics or movement instructor, and human performance technician.1 The descriptions of job duties for Fitness Trainer-related occupations are provided by the Occupational Information Network.2

Coaches and Scouts Coaches and Scouts instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. They may also evaluate athletes’ strengths and weaknesses to decide whether they qualify as recruits or to improve the athlete’s technique. Typical Tasks

• Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions • Provide training direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for games,

competitive events, and/or tours • Identify and recruit potential athletes, arranging and offering incentives such as athletic

scholarships • Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons • Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve

maximum performance • Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes • File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete

recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts

• Keep records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance • Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles,

such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, or feet to achieve desired results • Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies

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Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities and sports fundamentals. They also observe participants and advise them of how to correct movements to improve their skills. Typical Tasks

• Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement

• Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines

• Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness • Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of

muscles, depending on participants’ capabilities and limitations • Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion • Evaluate individuals’ abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training

programs to meet any special requirements • Monitor participants’ progress and adapt programs as needed • Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities,

and the use of exercise equipment • Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and

lifestyle issues • Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured

persons to physicians

Recreation Workers Recreation workers conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. They organize and promote activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, drama, social recreation, camping, and hobbies. Typical Tasks

• Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety

• Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities • Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical

personnel when necessary • Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports,

games, camping, and hobbies • Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility

rules, and encouraging participation • Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members

and assigning work duties • Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints • Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational

activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment • Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists • Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired

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Regional Job Outlook

Projected Regional Job Outlook The table below displays 2006 employment estimates and 2016 projections for Personal Trainer-related jobs. The average total number of job openings for all three occupations are comparable, with Los Angeles County supplying the most opportunities and the Inland Empire supplying the least.

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Estimated 2006 Jobs

Total Projected 2016 Jobs

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Ave. Annual New Job Openings

Ave. Annual Replacement Job Openings

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Coaches and Scouts

State of California 27,000 31,900 4,900 (18.1%) 490 690 1,180

Inland Empire 1,580 1,860 280 (17.7%) 28 41 69

Los Angeles CO 7,170 8,180 1,010 (14.1%) 101 184 285

Orange CO 2,930 3,300 440 (15.0%) 44 75 119

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

State of California 33,000 40,200 7,200 (21.8%) 720 620 1,340

Inland Empire 1,870 2,340 470 (25.1%) 47 35 82

Los Angeles CO 8,580 9,330 750 (8.7%) 75 161 236

Orange CO 3,500 3,870 370 (10.6%) 37 66 103

Recreation Workers

State of California 39,700 44,800 5,100 (12.8%) 510 740 1,250

Inland Empire 2,650 2,980 330 (12.5%) 33 50 83

Los Angeles CO 9,620 9,910 290 (3.0%) 29 180 209

Orange CO 3,850 4,100 250 (6.5%) 25 72 97

Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited June 8, 2010).

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Projected Regional Job Growth The graphs below show the projected growth from 2006 to 2016 of Personal Trainer-related jobs. As the graphs show, each of these jobs is expected to grow in all of the regions of interest during this time. The largest growth will be for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors in the Inland Empire.

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Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited June 8, 2010). Regional Hourly Wages This table displays the first quarter 2010 hourly wage statistics of Personal Trainer-related jobs. Unfortunately, wage data are not available by region for Coaches and Scouts. Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors earn significantly more than Recreation Workers across all regions of interest.

Mean Wages 25th Percentile Median Wages 75th Percentile

Coaches and Scouts

State of California $41,750.13/yr $25,917.77/yr $34,928.65/yr $50,889.14/yr

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Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

State of California $19.95/hr $14.23/hr $18.83/hr $24.71/hr

Inland Empire $17.45/hr $13.76/hr $15.54/hr $19.31/hr

Los Angeles CO $19.56/hr $14.23/hr $18.23/hr $24.32/hr

Orange CO $19.98/hr $14.48/hr $18.27/hr $23.58/hr

Recreation Workers

State of California $12.55/hr $9.55/hr $11.33/hr $14.13/hr

Inland Empire $11.78/hr $9.14/hr $10.50/hr $12.41/hr

Los Angeles CO $12.25/hr $9.73/hr $11.58/hr $13.91/hr

Orange CO $11.91/hr $9.46/hr $10.99/hr $13.03/hr

Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited June 8, 2010).

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Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers

Largest Industry Employers of Personal Trainer-Related Occupations The graphs below display the 2006 staffing patterns of the largest industries employing Personal Trainer-related occupations across the state of California. Other Amusement and Recreation Industries employ large numbers of individuals in all three occupations.

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Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/iomatrix/staffing-patterns1.asp (visited June 8, 2010).

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Change Over Time of the Largest Industry Employers of Personal Trainer-Related Occupations The graphs below display projections of staffing changes from 2006-2016 of the largest industries employing Personal Trainer-related occupations in the state of California. The number of employees in each of these occupations is expected to grow in most of the associated industries during this time period.

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Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/iomatrix/staffing-patterns1.asp (visited June 8, 2010).

Other Industries with Growth in Personal Trainer-Related Occupations Aside from the industries that were displayed in the graphs above, Recreation Worker jobs are expected to grow in two additional industries. The table below displays these industries along with their numeric change and percent growth from 2006 to 2016.

Industry Employment in California

2006 2016 Numeric Change Percent Growth

Recreation Workers

Elementary and Secondary Schools 400 500 100 25.0%

Home Health Care Services 0 100 100 N/A

Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/iomatrix/staffing-patterns1.asp (visited June 8, 2010).

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Regional Graduation Summary

Education and Training1

Education and training requirements for Personal Trainer-related occupations vary. The most common educational/training level for Coaches and Scouts is long-term on-the-job training. The most common educational/training level for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors is a postsecondary vocational award. The most common educational/training level for Recreation Workers is short-term on-the-job training. Regional Completers in Fitness Trainer Programs The table below displays the number of program completers in the 2008-09 academic year at regional California Community Colleges offering Fitness Trainer programs. There are currently 8 regional community colleges offering degrees or certificates below the baccalaureate level.

Institution Name Award Level

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Cerritos College 2 -- 2 --

Cypress College 1 -- -- --

Fullerton College 1 -- 1 --

Glendale College 2 -- -- --

Irvine Valley College 8 -- -- --

Orange Coast College 10 -- 7 --

Rio Hondo College 7 -- -- --

Riverside City College 3 -- -- --

Total 34 -- 10 --

Note: “--“ indicates that this type of degree is not offered. “0” indicates that this degree/certificate level is offered but no degrees or certificates were granted. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, on the Internet at: http://www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ (visited June 8, 2010)

1 U.S. Department of Labor, Career InfoNet, on the Internet at: http://www.careerinfonet.org/ (visited June 8, 2010).

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Sample Fitness Trainer Program Fitness Trainer Program at Other Regional Institution Orange Coast College is one of eight regional community colleges offering a Fitness Specialist program. Orange Coast offers a certificate as well as an Associate’s degree in Fitness Specialist. The table below illustrates the courses required to earn the certificate at Orange Coast, as well as comparable Chaffey College courses. To earn an Associate of Science in Fitness Specialist, students must complete other graduation requirements in addition to completing the courses listed in the table. Orange Coast also has a prerequisite requirement for this program: Current First Aid/CPR Certification.

Orange Coast Course Orange Coast Course Description Orange Coast

Units Comparable Chaffey Course

BIOL-A221 Anatomy-Physiology 4 BIOL-20 Human Anatomy

PE-A134 Fitness and Health 3 PELEC-15 Diet and Fitness

PE-A274 Movement Analysis 3 PELEC-18 Introduction to Kinesiology

PE-A278 Sports Management 3 PELEC-413 Sports Management

PE-A281 Sports Medicine 3

PE-A284 Fitness & Exercise Testing 3

PE-A289 Strength Conditioning/Theory 3

ITRN-A392 Internship Academy 1

Plus, one of the following courses:

HLED-A136 Nutrition, Fitness & Perf 3

PE-A107 Fitness Programs 2

PE-A138 Drugs & Sports 2

PE-A296 Exercise Physiology 3

Note: The entire table represents courses needed to complete the 25 - 26 units required for the certificate in Fitness Specialist at Orange Coast College.

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Enrollment and Completion in a Similar Program at Chaffey College

Description of Coaching Program Chaffey College currently offers a certificate in Coaching, which covers many topics that are relevant to a Personal Trainer concentration. This program might be used as a basic model upon which a Personal Trainer program can be built. Enrollments in Physical Education Lecture Courses Related to Personal Training To estimate the annual student enrollment in a Personal Trainer program at Chaffey College, the enrollments of students in currently available physical education lecture courses were analyzed. The table below depicts the number of students at Chaffey College, during the 2005-06 through 2009-10 academic years, who enrolled in these courses.

Course Course Description Academic Year

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

PELEC-2 Introduction to Athletic Training 55 43 57 80 44

PELEC-15 Diet and Fitness 902 857 832 871 527

PELEC-16 First Aid 186 199 212 238 172

PELEC-17 First Aid and Emergency Responder 82 79 114 194 64

PELEC-18 Introduction to Kinesiology 63 58 68 106 88

PELEC-413 Sports Management

Notes: 1 Enrollment numbers reflect all students who were actively enrolled as of first census date. 2 Although PELEC-413 Sports Management is an approved course, it has not yet had any enrollments. Completion Data for Coaching Program The annual student completers from the academic years 2004-05 through 2008-09 in the Coaching program at Chaffey College were also identified to estimate the number of completers that might be expected in a Personal Trainer program.

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2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Total

Certificate Completions 0 -- 2 1 1 4

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Map of Competitor Institutions

This map illustrates the locations of Chaffey College and other community colleges offering a degree or certificate in Fitness Trainer programs.