2. Summary  Work with clients to meet their health and fitness goals.  Teach people correct ways to work out and eat nutritionally.  Specialize in different areas:  cardiovascular, weight lifting, nutrition, yoga, pilates

3. Main GoalsMain Goals  Provide knowledge in health and fitness  Meet clients needs  Come prepared  Communicate well  Use time wisely  Be organized

4. Day-to-Day DutiesDay-to-Day Duties  Work with clientele individually or in group settings  Further clients health and fitness goals  Research the latest fitness and nutrition programs

5. How do you get there?How do you get there?  High School Diploma  Certifications or Postsecondary education  Health or fitness-focused bachelor’s degree  Complete training and certification exam  Continue education (e.g. “How to Be a Personal Trainer - Getting Certified to Be Personal Trainer”, about.com)

6. Salary  Depends on what type of training is being done  Personal Trainers range from $18,000-$53,000  Fitness Instructors range from $12,000-$47,000  Advanced Certification range from $20,000-$56,000 (e.g. “2010 Fitness Professional Salary Survey Results”, acefitness.org).

7. Job MarketJob Market  People want and need personal trainers  High demand because of pressure to be fit and healthy  Earning more across more regions than in past  North central area has the most opportunity

8. Advancement PotentialAdvancement Potential  Start at the bottom and work their way up  Continue education in other areas of health and fitness  Most continue on to own their own business

9. Closing  Needs the skills to provide people with the knowledge needed to maintain a healthy life style.  Should share their passion of physical fitness and health to their clientele.  Need to be educated in the field they are working in.  Need to be patient, helpful, and friendly to their clients.

10. Citations  "2010 Fitness Professional Salary Survey Results." The American Council on Exercise, 2011. Web. 20 Nov. 2011.. "Personal Trainer Career Advancement." My Personal Trainer School |Best Personal  Fitness Trainer School. 2009. Web. 21 Nov. 2011..  "Training Requirements for Personal Trainers." Research Schools, Online Courses, Degrees and Careers at Education Portal. Education- Portal.com, 2011. Web. 21 Nov. 2011.