Fitness Industry Employment Landscape 1
This establishes a "top-of-mind" presence.
Brand Identity
How many pages are most appropriate for a resume?
One to two pages
This is something that allows a fitness professional to stand out from others in featuring their services.
Unique selling proposition (USP)
How many continuing education units (CEUs) are NASM Certified Personal Trainer required to complete to renew their certification?
2.0
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential to know the location of?
AED
Recently, this has become an effective way to deliver customized exercise solutions to clients all over based on their needs.
Offering online coaching programs
A _______ allows a job candidate to highlight their job skills to a potential employer.
A resume
This is the first stage of the sales process
Identifying a customer's needs
***which includes
Renewing CPR/AED certification provides how many CEUs?
Rather than simply designing workout programs to change appearance, the modern personal trainer has evolved to a professional responsible for producing what for their clients?
Improving overall health and movement quality for their clients
(answer must include at least one)
What is the best choice of attire to an interview at a health club?
Professional business attire
In terms of taxes, what is the primary difference between a personal trainer working as an independent contractor and one working as an employee?
Indep. contractor pays own taxes while employee has taxes withheld by the company.
What term describes the process of building a relationship based on communication and trust?
Building rapport
What is the purpose of a professional personal training certification?
To ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks required for this job category
This type of health club category provides all features of low-cost clubs with additional amenities, like higher-end locker rooms.
mid-market
What is the most effective way to learn more about a large health club company before an interview with a hiring manager?
Reviewing company website and social media
This is an individual who has been identified as a potential client
Prospect
Learning how to do this provides the most time-efficient option for a personal trainer to increase their income potential.
lead group training programs
Attending fitness industry conferences or trade shows, workshops, and evaluated college courses are examples of what?
Ways to earn CEUs/
CEUs
Mac, an NASM-CPT, has been working as a personal trainer at a health club for almost 3 years. He has consistently received positive job evaluations, making him eligible for a promotion. What opportunity would be the most appropriate to pursue, given his experience?
Fitness manager
What is an important step to do after conducting an interview with a potential employer?
Send handwritten thank-you letter or email
This is a business management technique that helps predict how much work is needed to meet a revenue goal.
Forecasting
The 4 things clients are paying for and expect from their personal trainer are:
1. Accountability 2. Support
3. ???? and 4. Results
Feedback and guidance
How often does an NASM Certified Personal Trainer need to renew their certification?
Every 2 years
These are the various monetary requirements associated with the day-to-day running of a business.
Operational costs