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01-07-2005, 06:52 PM
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Career in Exercise/Weightlifting/Nutrition
I've been wondering how are the careers in the field of health/nutrition. I recently went to a spiffy franchise gym, just to ask questions...in regards to studying for this line of work...the head trainer said a degree in Exercise Physiology is important. That and a certification or two (I don't have the list on me) will get you geared and ready for a career.
I didn't ask how the money is, since I didn't want to give the impression that my questions or motives were just for the interest of money...but would the money be good as a personal trainer? I get this feeling that it isn't all that financially stable, but if you like it then you'll have fun. |
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01-07-2005, 06:58 PM
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Re: Career in Exercise/Weightlifting/Nutrition
Yes, it is good money, but there is usually some risk because you will likely be required to do prospecting. That just means that you spend time on the fitness floor attempting to sell personal training to gym members. So in many cases, your income will initially be directly related to your ability to sell. After you build up your clientele you can expect a more steady income.
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01-08-2005, 12:25 PM
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Re: Career in Exercise/Weightlifting/Nutrition
I'm also interested in pursuing a career in personal training. What major should I take on though? Athletic Training? Pre-Physical Therapy? Health and Human Resources? A bit confused as they all give me the impression they have something to do with personal training..
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01-10-2005, 03:33 PM
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Re: Career in Exercise/Weightlifting/Nutrition
Safest bet would be heading out to some sort of guidence office, or request some brochures to examine each field of study carefully.
I really wish I could've done something related to physical therapy of personal training...something along those lines...I'm stuck with Electronic Engineering. And have been for quite some time. Make the decision before it's too late. |
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01-10-2005, 06:30 PM
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Re: Career in Exercise/Weightlifting/Nutrition
[ QUOTE ]
I'm also interested in pursuing a career in personal training. What major should I take on though? Athletic Training? Pre-Physical Therapy? Health and Human Resources? A bit confused as they all give me the impression they have something to do with personal training.. [/ QUOTE ] If you are looking to get into weight training sceince and stuff then take Kinesiology, then you could probably major in exercise physiology if you wanted to do that. But to just be a personal trainer? All it takes is a weekend course. Although, Perdue University is now offering a 4 year degree in Personal Training, kinda cool huh? |
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