Deana Wood Lar-el Garaguso Brittney Morrison Kristen A. Przybylski: Fitness Manager Phone: (856)

Career Starting Options Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer Sports Performance Coach/Personal Trainer Bachelor’s Degree in Science Field Nationally recognized certification recommended – ACE, ACSM, STA, NCSA Positive, energetic, motivator Experience greatly encouraged

Or… Group Exercise Coordinator/Personal Trainer Bachelor’s in Science Field not required – Ex. Business Degree qualifies potential employee Multiple nationally recognized certifications – Ex. Johnny G Spinning Instructor, TRX Suspension Training, CPR/AED & First Aid Experience required – Ex. Personal Trainer People person, enthusiastic, organized

Climbing the Ladder Fitness Manager Bachelor’s in Science Field Preferred Master’s Degree in Science Field Prerequisites: Personal Trainer -> Group Ex. Coordinator -> Fitness Manager 5+ years of experience required Nationally recognized certifications “Need to be outgoing!”

Fitness Manager Roles Work 5 days a week-6am-2:30pm Weekly manager meetings Oversees group ex/lifeguard meetings

Do you… Have a complaint? Have an issue? Have a question? Need to schedule a tour? Know someone who got injured? Need help? …Call THE FITNESS MANAGER

Benefits & Salary Health Dental 401K Paid vacation ETO (Earned Time Off) Paid sick days Free gym membership (Excludes family) Permitted to share 1 free membership 50-65K starting salary

Workplace Realities Best On your toes Utilize degree Achievement in employees Positive changes in clienteles Worst Member complaints Working holidays

Potential Master’s Degree Programs Drexel University- Sports Management Prepares graduates to: – Plan, design, implement and evaluate sport and recreation programs and organizations – Gain experience applying solutions to problems in the sport management field – To influence sporting companies and organizations with their perspectives 15 courses (45 credit hours) Why Drexel? – Seemed best fit for Rowan graduates

Potential Master’s Degree Programs Rowan University- Wellness & Lifestyle Management Prepares graduates to: – Work with clients/students to change lifestyle habits – Implement wellness programs in community, hospital, corporate, and school settings Consists of 10 courses (30 graduate semester hours) Why Rowan? – Recommended by Fitness Manager, Kristen P.

Potential Master’s Degree Programs Duke University- Daytime MBA Prepares graduates to: – Utilize skills, knowledge, and awareness to effectively manage business environments – Develop leadership/organizational management skills (Strategy, marketing, economics) – Acquire accounting, finance, communications, quantities analysis skills 9 terms (22 months) Why Duke? – Ranked among top 10 in Business Week – Faculty rates high (Consistently achieves top honors in research)

Professional Organizations Club Industry- Conference/Exposition for Fitness Business Professionals Traditional fitness, Studio & Lifestyle, Public & Not-for-Profit, Educational, Medical, Retailers, distributers, serving the fitness industry Earn CEC/CEUs from top 18 cert. organizations Offers most number of certs. and highest caliber instruction Cost- $395 (full conference pass)

Professional Organizations Club Industry- Conference/Exposition for Fitness Business Professionals Latest and greatest innovations in the health field – Club energy – Parks and Recreation – Nutrition – Supplements – Yoga – CEO, Owner, Manager, Employee *Highly recommended by site visit fitness manager

Professional Organizations IDEA (International Dance and Exercise Association)- ”The World’s Largest Association for Fitness & Wellness Professionals” Offers unbiased findings, educational information and industry leadership Access to 6,000+ articles, 300 videos, conferences, online courses, & low-cost insurance * "The IDEA world conference was an amazing experience. So much inspiration from real people using the field to change lives, teaching me how to do the same." —Cheryl Ringer, 2011 Attendee

Professional Organizations NSCA (National Strength &Conditioning Association) Conference International non-profit association Presents advanced info. pertaining to strength/conditioning training, injury prevention & research Bridges the gap between scientists & practitioners Main goal: Improve athletic performance *Affordable & specializes in 1 health area… strength & conditioning

Is it for You? Appealing Comfortable work attire Access to fitness facilities Great benefits Starting salary Unappealing Negative member attitudes Slow hours Overall, worth pursuing as HPFM graduate.

A Passion for Health & Fitness

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