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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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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This source lists 20 tasks, including 14 marked Core and 6 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2025.
20 tasks shown
Core · Task 4559 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
Core · Task 4557 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
Core · Task 4565 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
Core · Task 4558 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
Core · Task 4566 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
Core · Task 4561 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
Core · Task 4562 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.
Core · Task 4556 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
Core · Task 4560 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
Core · Task 4563 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Maintain fitness equipment.
Core · Task 4568 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.
Core · Task 4569 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.
Core · Task 4575 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed.
Core · Task 4570 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.
Supplemental · Task 4564 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.
Supplemental · Task 4567 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.
Supplemental · Task 4572 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Teach individual and team sports to participants through instruction and demonstration, using knowledge of sports techniques and of participants' physical capabilities.
Supplemental · Task 4573 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Promote health clubs through membership sales, and record member information.
Supplemental · Task 4576 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Organize and conduct competitions and tournaments.
Supplemental · Task 4577 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Advise participants in use of heat or ultraviolet treatments and hot baths.
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