Fitness Trainer By: Timmy Long

Fitness trainers are people that not only help people get in shape but also motivate people to try harder and become more self-confident

Education/Training Has to have a G.E.D A high school diploma or equivalent certification And at least 200 hours of training

Salary 31,090 dollars per year dollars per hour

Attributes & Abilities Have to be a good listener Must be a good speaker Must be a good problem solver Must be very fit or very in shape Must be a good motivator

Job Outlook Is expected to grow by 24% from 2010 to 2020

Duties of a sports trainer…. Have to be patient and calm with clients Has to be very athletic Have to be very motivated Has to be very flexible with schedule

Duties cont’d… Can not give up on clients Must always have a positive attitude Must be a good leader

How does a sports trainer use math? Have to be able to calculate the calories or pounds lost

Bibliography Occupational outlook handbook. 29 march Bureau of Labor Statistics. 13 February