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Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.

Currently Employed: 823

Yearly Projected Openings: 40

Typical Hourly Wage: $12.70 - $22.17

Typical Annual Salary: $26,400 - $46,100

• 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.
• Maintain fitness equipment.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
• Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
• Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.

• Balance beams or boards or bolsters or rockers for rehabilitation or therapy
• Emergency medical services first aid kits
• Exercise balls
• Fitness weights
• Pedometers

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