Skills to Learn

Skills Learned

Skills/Special Knowledges

Where Learned/Description/Possible Applications

Written Communication

Business Writing

Business/Technical Reporting

Media Display

Public Presentation

Speak to Groups/Individuals

Communication Techniques

Telephone Abilities

Public Relations

Customer Relations

Motivation Techniques

Counseling/Therapeutic Skills

Establish Quick Rapport

Work with Others as Team

Sensitive to Others

Understanding/Patient

Nutritional Needs of the Body

Concepts of Caloric Intake
and Caloric Expenditure

Malfunctions of the Body System

Body Weight and Body Composition

Nutritional Analysis and
Assessment Techniques

Nutritional Factors Related
to Specific Populations

Current Diet Fads and Information

Motivational Techniques

Behavior Modification Techniques

Community Resources and
Referral Procedures

Recognition of Eating
Disorders and Referral

Recognition of Signs and
Effects of Drug Abuse

Knowledge of Referral Services
and Procedures

Physiological Effect of
Smoking and Tobacco

Epidemiological Effects of
Smoking and Tobacco

Knowledge of Various Smoking
Cessation Programs

Ability to Setup and Lead
Smoking Program

Stress and Relationship to Individual / Organizational Effectiveness

Physiological Mechanisms Related
to Stress/Relaxation

Understanding of Type A
& Type B Personalities

Knowledge of Various
Relaxation Technique

Strategies to Change Life Style
to Reduce Stress

Understanding of Behavior
Modification Techniques

Ability to Setup and Lead Stress
Reduction Programs

Testing Techniques and Instruments

Clinical Laboratory Techniques, Procedures and Equipment

Ability to Administer Test for
Evaluating Physical Fitness

Knowledge of Safety and
Emergency Procedures

Evaluate and Interpret Exercise
Testing Results

Knowledge of Components of an
Exercise Prescription

Safety Issues, Problems, and Components of Exercise Prescription

Develop Individualized Exercise Plans which are Safe and Successful

Prescription and
Re-evaluation Strategies

Ability to Modify Exercise Prescription for Physical Limitations

Knowledge of First Aid and
Relationship to Exercise

CPR, First Aid, WSI or
Other Certification

Ability to Setup and/or Teach
Safety Programs

Develop and Implement Emergency and Safety for Exercise Environments

Knowledge of Exercise
Trends and Fads

Product Designs and Availability

Ability to Purchase and
Advise Consumers

Knowledge of Equipment used to Develop or Evaluate Health and Fitness

Researching, Selecting, Purchasing, Evaluating and Maintaining
Equipment Skills

Design, Layout and Cost of Various Exercise, Sport and Recreation Facilities

Knowledge of Maintenance and Operational Management of
Health or Fitness Facility

Client, Program, Facilities, Equipment and Finance Assessment Strategies

Develop a Plan of Action upon Completion of Assessment

Procedures for proper Collecting, Analyzing and Interpretation
of Assessment

Knowledge of Statistical Procedures

Interest and Skills in Starting and Completion of Follow-ups

Accounting Procedures

Develop and Administer Budget

Write Financial Proposal

Knowledge of Fringe Benefit Options

Develop Long Range Financial Plan

Knowledge of Forecasts, Manpower Plans and Cost Containment Information

Inventory Control Procedures

Write Operating Plan

Understand and Interpret
Annual Reports

Understand Capital Fund
Raising Strategies

Ability to Communicate Financial
Matters to Others

Conduct Market Research

Locate and Utilize Market Research

Develop Cost Effective Pricing Structure

Knowledge of Packing and Program Promotion Strategies

Sales Strategies and Ability to Close
and Follow-up Sales

Deliver Sales Presentation

Knowledge Using Micro-Computer

Familiar with Hardware and
Software Applications

Proficient in Software - Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Data Management

Ability to Write Programs and
Learn New Information

Knowledge of Common
Health Risk Factors

Familiar with Legal Issues
Surrounding Health Field

Understand Employee Benefit
and Insurance Programs

Ability to Schedule and Implement
Group Activities for
Different Ages and Levels

Skills in Packaging Health
and Fitness Activities

Strategies to Analyze a Program's Effectiveness

Awareness of Current Health and Fitness Programming
Research and Trends

Provide Program Objectives
and Action Plans

Past Work, Internship or
Related Experiences

Professional Organizations or
Professional Contributions

Understanding of the World or Work
and Job Hunting Skills

Ability to Tell an Employer What You Have in Their Language
for Their Workplace