Fitness Programming and Management | University of Missouri-Columbia

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: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Comprehensive fitness program design — develop and adapt individualized and group training plans autonomously for clients with special requirements, injuries, or chronic conditions.
Participant progress evaluation — analyze data from ongoing assessments and apply evidence-based adjustments to maximize fitness outcomes across a diverse client caseload.
Non-routine fitness challenges — address independently, including managing medical considerations or sudden class disruptions, by applying sound professional judgment in a health club setting.
Advanced equipment instruction — teach proper technique for complex apparatus such as cable systems, plyometric platforms, and suspension trainers across all skill levels.
Multi-level group class facilitation — deliver high-energy, fully autonomous sessions that simultaneously accommodate beginner, intermediate, and advanced participants in a large studio environment.
Client exertion optimization — instruct and refine pacing, heart rate zone training, and perceived-effort strategies for clients pursuing performance or weight-management goals.
Fitness assessment software and databases — use independently to track metrics, generate client progress reports, and inform data-driven program modifications.
Safety culture — model and uphold rigorously across all programming areas, proactively identifying hazards and updating protocols in alignment with current industry standards.
Psychological and behavioral coaching — integrate empathy-driven communication strategies to support long-term client motivation and adherence throughout a professional training practice.
Cross-disciplinary fitness knowledge — apply understanding of anatomy, exercise science, and psychology to design holistic training programs for special populations in a certified fitness environment.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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