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Rehabilitative Programs Program Areas Preventive Programs Rehabilitative Programs Specialists work with healthy populations to increase their level of fitness. Sites: Corporate fitness centers, commercial fitness centers, and community agencies (YMCA/YWCA) Specialists work with individuals who have a medical condition to help them attain a functional state of living and an enhanced quality of life. Sites: Hospitals, medical clinics or community agencies affiliated with corporate fitness centers.

Wellness Program Components Fitness development and maintenance Educational efforts Health promotion Lifestyle modification Recreational sport opportunities

Program Aspects Medical screening Fitness and lifestyle assessment Goal setting Supervised group programs Educational classes Motivation and reinforcement Institute of Aerobics Research

Exercise Program Specialist Responsibilities Direct program Train and supervise staff Budget responsibilities Facility management Marketing Evaluation Individual exercise prescriptions Evaluate and counsel on lifestyle Data collection and analysis

Worksite Health Programs 46% of all worksites offer programs 38% of small corporations 68% of large corporations Potential to reach over 142 million adults Convenient for employees Offers peer and social support Economic benefits to corporations Reduced injury rates, lower workman’s compensation costs, and reduced health care costs Enhancement of workplace morale, retaining employees

Core Programs Worksite Wellness Back care and injury prevention Exercise and fitness Stress management Smoking control Substance abuse Weight management Medical self-care Consumer health education Cholesterol reduction Nutritional intervention Select biometrics screening Hypertension management

WELCOA Program Suggestions Voluntary participation Continuous marketing Sensitivity to individual differences Frequent evaluation Modeling of healthy behavior by staff Recognition and reward Record-keeping Balance between fun and clinically significant programs Personalize the program

Commercial and Community Fitness Programs (IHRSA) U.S. health club revenues $28.1 billion More than 30,000 clubs More than 50 million members Program offerings Graded exercise testing Individualized fitness evaluation and prescription Educational programs Lifestyle modification Group exercise programs, ranging from aerobic dance class to yoga instruction to cardiac rehabilitation to sport specific training Resistance training Personal training

Health Club Trends (IHRSA) More people are working out in clubs and membership is expected to increase over the next 5 years as public become more health-conscious and interested in being fit Move away from one-size fits all to development of more age- and population-specific programming Adults over 55 needs for strength, balance and functional training will stimulate growth in program specifically designed to address their needs. Youth programming - sport-specific training for youth continues to be popular and more programs are being developed to address youth’s fitness and weight management needs Socially-based or group exercise offerings are increasing and offer more variety, such as group cycling, boot-camp programs, Latin-inspired dance, and fusion offerings combining activities like yoga and Pilates

Health Club Trends (IHRSA) Small group personal training is increasing as it is more economical than one-on-one personal training, provides more social interaction, and is more efficient for the club and personal trainers Technology incorporated into equipment and available as various apps for equipment and handheld devices lets users track their workouts Convenience continues to be the key to the growth of clubs that are open 24 hours, making it possible for members to fit working out into their routine Wellness services are growing and employers are contracting with clubs to provide services or paying for memberships Functional fitness training continues to grow, and new programs using suspension and gravity training being offered Physicians are prescribing exercise more frequently

Personal Trainers Work in private and public settings: Conducting fitness assessments. Developing specific goals with clients. Designing programs for goal attainment. Coaching clients through workouts. Monitoring progress of goals. Growing use of the Internet, social media, email, and phone to hire personal trainers and report results for convenience.

Strength and Conditioning Professionals “Assess, motivate, educate, and train athletes for the primary goal of improving sport performance.” (NSCA) Competencies necessary Scientific foundations of sport/exercise and nutrition Exercise leadership and program design Sport psychology to maximize performance Risks of performance-enhancing substances

Rehabilitation Programs Clinical exercise physiologists work mainly in hospitals and clinics. Work closely with physicians to meet the needs of diverse clients. To plan rehabilitation programs, they must be familiar with: Medical aspects of client’s disease or condition Limitations faced by clients Drugs commonly used to treat the disease/condition and their effects Psychological aspects of exercise on the clients

Career Preparation Education Certification Practical experience Exercise science, fitness and cardiac rehabilitation, etc. Certification ACSM YMCA AFAA NSCA Practical experience Professional involvement

Athletic Training Prevention of Injuries Rehabilitation Supervision of conditioning programs Advising coaches and athletes Assist with preseason physicals Checking equipment and facilities for safety Rehabilitation Administers therapeutic treatments and monitors progress. Motivate and encourage throughout recovery Record-keeping of injury status and history of injury Certification - NATA

Health and Weight-Management Clubs and Spas Sites ~ resorts, hotels, mineral springs, and cruise ships. Offer fitness activities, graded exercise tests, instruction in sport activities, exercise classes Diet and nutritional counseling, stress management, massages Growth of commercial diet centers focused on weight reduction.

Therapy-Related Careers Dance therapy Recreational therapy Kinesiotherapy Physical Therapy Chiropractor Prerequisites may be required prior to admission for advanced study Volunteer hours may be required for program admission

Increasing Professional Marketability Additional courses in health and related areas Certification ACSM, First Aid/CPR, NATA, NSCA Build on one’s interests and strengths Practical experience Internships, fieldwork, and volunteering Gain diverse experiences with different populations and in various settings