What they do
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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.
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Aerobics Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Fitness Specialist, Fitness Technician, Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Private Trainer, Yoga Instructor
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Wages
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| Vermont - 2023 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 18.63 |
$38,750 |
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$ 24.25 |
$50,450 |
| Median |
$ 31.59 |
$65,710 |
| 75% |
$ 33.84 |
$70,380 |
| 90% |
$ 39.18 |
$81,490 |
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$ 30.16 |
$62,720 |
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Industries of Employment
| United States - 2020 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Amusement, gambling, and recreation industries
| 51% |
| 18% |
- Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations
| 9% |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 8% |
- Local government, excluding education and hospitals
| 4% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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- Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
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- Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Social
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
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- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Concern for Others
Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
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- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Social Orientation
Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
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- Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
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- Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
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- Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
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- Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
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- Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
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Projected Employment
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| Vermont |
| 2020 employment |
808 |
| 2030 employment |
1,169 |
Annual percent change
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3.8% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
188 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Short-term on-the-job training
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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- Physical activity is Very Important
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- Level of activity is High
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Job Zone
| Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 5% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 10% |
| Associate's degree | | 10% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 62% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 14% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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- Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Stamina
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
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- Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
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- Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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- Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Teach exercise or fitness techniques.
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- Develop educational or training programs.
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- Evaluate capabilities or training needs.
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- Enforce rules or regulations.
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- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
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Other Resources
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- CareerOneStop
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