Personal Trainer

The professional that advises and provides personalized training to customers interested in improving their physical condition, practicing a specific sport or that need specific rehabilitation or functional recovery training. A personal trainer teaches the most appropriate exercises to improve body posture and the use of certain parts of our body and provides advice on types of healthy behaviours and diets.

• Analyze and consider the problems of each client.
  If there is a previous diagnosis, carry out a follow-up of the medical advice provided.
  Adjust to the personal objectives of each client.
• Draw up a programme and list of customised exercises.
  Demonstrate how to do the exercises.
  Correct bad posture.
  Carry out and set the pace of each exercise.
  Check that the various exercises are performed properly.
  Obtain a commitment to attend training sessions.
• Proceed to evaluating results.
  Be aware of the client's level of physical and emotional fulfilment.
  Assess the physical results obtained.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Activitats Físiques i Esportives: Instrucció en ioga (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Activitats Físiques i Esportives: Animació físic-esportiva i recreativa (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Activitats Físiques i Esportives: Condicionament físic en sala d'entrenament polivalent (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Activitats Físiques i Esportives: Fitnes aquàtic i hidrocinèsia (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Activitats Físiques i Esportives: Activitats de natació (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Physical Activities and Sport - Advanced Level: Physical Activity and Sport Activities
• Grau: Ciències de l'activitat física i de l'esport

Complementary training

Initiative: Level 3

Empathy: Level 2

Communication: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 1

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Customer service

Direct and personal interaction with people and relating to the public are highly-motivating activities for individuals who have an interest in the field of customer service. A focus on people and on satisfying customers' needs is key in the occupations included in this field. These jobs entail the need to know suitable techniques for attending to the public and being able to give appropriate service that is tailored to their needs and expectations. Good examples are activities which offer assistance and guidance during functions, trips or at facilities, and those which provide advice in relation to products and services.

Physical well-being and personal image

People related to the field of physical well-being and personal image are interested in carrying out activities aimed at the care, maintenance and improvement of one's image and physical condition. These activities entail personal contact with the client, offering a service that takes into account their needs, as well as their tastes and preferences. Activities that represent this field include advising and the application of aesthetic, cosmetic and physical treatments.

Fitness instructor

Aquatic instructor

Tourist Activities Coordinator

Sport introduction instructor

Sports coach

• Work hours

  Flexible. Full or part-time. Shift work is normal, even on public holidays.

• Salary

  Between 14.389 and 18.500 euros gross per year, depending on the preparation, the center and the type of exercise being taught. Median: 16.315 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Other features

  An enormous capacity for work and physical resistance is needed, a good dose of psychology, continuous training and constant adjustment to market trends.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  These are highly variable and depend on the service provided. Suitable footwear and sports clothing are essential.

• Initial investments

  The total cost of sports training footwear, t-shirts, pants and a spare outfit should not exceed 600 Euros. If no training or fitness machinery is required, the total initial investment should not bee too high.