FITNESS SPECIALIST LEVEL 1 | Austin Community College District

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

InstructingService OrientationSpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguagePsychology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionStaminaExtent FlexibilityGross Body CoordinationTrunk StrengthSpeech ClarityStatic StrengthDynamic StrengthOral ComprehensionWritten Comprehension

Tasks

Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
Adjust workout programs and provide variations to address injuries or muscle soreness.

Technology

Calendar and scheduling softwareData base user interface and query softwareProject management softwareMedical softwareInstant messaging software

Tools

Automated external defibrillators AEDBalance boardsBalance disksBody fat measurement calipersElliptical trainersEmergency first aid equipmentExercise bandsExercise stepsExercise tubingFitness jog beltsFitness trampolinesFree weightsJump ropesLaptop computersLower body weight machines

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium39-9031.00	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	title_inference	$46,180 median$82,050 top	+11.92%	4,410

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Group fitness routines — plan and lead independently with appropriate music and multi-muscle movement sequences tailored to the capabilities of a regular class roster.
Participant progress — monitor across multiple sessions and make straightforward program adjustments to keep clients on track in a commercial fitness center.
Corrective technique feedback — deliver clearly and constructively to participants during live group or personal training sessions with minimal supervisory oversight.
Fitness modifications and alternatives — offer in real time during classes to accommodate participants ranging from beginner to intermediate ability levels.
Individual fitness assessments — conduct using standard evaluation protocols to identify physical conditions and design suitable training programs for new clients.
Training equipment use — teach and demonstrate safe operation of gym machines, free weights, and cardio tools to clients across a variety of scheduled sessions.
Safety regulations and emergency procedures — apply and reinforce consistently during recreational and exercise programming at a mid-size fitness facility.
Client communication — manage through email and instant messaging platforms to schedule sessions, share progress updates, and respond to participant inquiries.
Psychological motivation techniques — apply basic principles of positive reinforcement and goal-setting to support client adherence in ongoing personal training relationships.
Time management across class schedules — coordinate preparation, instruction, and post-session documentation efficiently within a structured shift at a fitness studio.

Course Pathway

4 courses in this program

14 courses

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

FITT 1401FITNESS AND EXERCISE TESTING

4 cr

FITT 2301LIFESTYLE CHANGE FOR WELLNESS

3 cr

FITT 2333FITNESS INDUSTRY OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY

3 cr

BIOL 1322NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY

3 cr

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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