Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors 
General Information
Description
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit54.60%
- Self-employed32.47%
- Private, not for profit8.98%
- State and local government3.24%
- Federal government0.38%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Human Services
Job Outlook
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$45,380
State-by-state Salary
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Post-secondary certificate 57%
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High school 14%
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Bachelor's degree 9%
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Associate's degree 9%
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Some college 4%
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Master's degree 4%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Education and Training
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Sales and Marketing
- Psychology
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