According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement. | 91% |
| Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements. | 91% |
| Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations. | 89% |
| Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness. | 88% |
| Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion. | 84% |
| Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed. | 81% |
| Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment. | 81% |
| Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines. | 81% |
| Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights. | 80% |
| Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians. | 77% |
| Maintain fitness equipment. | 75% |
| Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues. | 73% |
| Maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed. | 71% |
| Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills. | 68% |
| Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities. | 67% |
| Organize, lead, and referee indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball. | 66% |
| Teach individual and team sports to participants through instruction and demonstration, using knowledge of sports techniques and of participants' physical capabilities. | 62% |
| Promote health clubs through membership sales, and record member information. | 60% |
| Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes. | 58% |
| Advise participants in use of heat or ultraviolet treatments and hot baths. | 56% |
| Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises. | 54% |
| Organize and conduct competitions and tournaments. | 42% |
