1. AtlantiCare LifeCenter By: Rebecca May, Courtney Aquino, Tara Markovich

2. Wellness Fitness Facility ● Memberships, Personal Training, Group Classes, Massage and Spa Treatments

3. Brian Lee Position: Fitness Supervisor B.A.- Health Promotion Fitness Management, Rowan University Certification: ACE “I am most satisfied when I help people reach their goals.”

4. Employment ● Fitness Specialist ● Fitness Supervisor ● Physical Therapist ● Physical Therapist Assistant

5. Master’s Degree Programs Northwestern University -DPT in Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science California University of Pennsylvania -MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion Georgia State University -PhD in Kinesiology

6. Professional Organizations ● ACE Certified Personal Trainer ● ACSM -Certified Health Fitness Specialist -Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer ● NASM ● NSCA

7. Typical Day of a Fitness Supervisor ● Manage fitness trainers ● Balance schedules ● Provide knowledge and skills ● Oversee member to trainer interaction ● Busy work → how can AtlantiCare become a better facility

8. Hours Fitness Specialist ● 40 hours a week, Monday- Friday ● Usually 8am- 4pm “Although the commute is long, the drive is worth it.” -Brian Lee

9. Pros of Employment ● Not a desk job ● Satisfaction of member improvement ● Interactive ● Diverse member population ● Build personal relationships with clients ● Less pressure involving health risks

10. Salary Average salary for a Fitness Specialist: $20,000-$60,000 (number of years + productivity) Management in Wellness: $60,000+

11. Benefits Health Benefits ● Health Insurance Retirement Plans ● 403(b), Pension

12. Internships ●Best time: Winter time ●Duration: 800 hours ●Hands on, working with clients ●No certifications are required

13. Employment Success Q: “What do you think it takes to be successful in the field of hospital wellness/fitness?” ● Education ● Hands-on experience = most effective (internship or part-time job in hospital wellness/fitness) ● Additional experience → higher level of success

14. Advice to Students ● Volunteering ● Part-time job in the field ● Outside education ● Certifications