Specialist training in physical activity and health promotion: overview of schools and information
A specialist in exercise and health promotion with a federal certificate plans and leads courses and training sessions for people of different ages - individually tailored or in a group on a cross-group issue. You can acquire in-depth specialist knowledge in training theory, anatomy, methodology, didactics and learning psychology by taking a course to prepare for this professional examination. You can choose between two specializations for your training:
- Fitness and health training - specializing in equipment-based strength and endurance training
- Body and movement training - specialized in leading exercise classes and movement programs
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With the exercise and health promotion specialist course, you will learn how to combine exercises and methods in such a way that you can positively influence your clients with exercise and health promotion and help them achieve their training goals safely. The specialists work in fitness, wellness and health centers, where they work with both individuals and groups. Thanks to their specialist knowledge, they can offer their customers attractive and customized courses and training sessions. As the central interface between customers and external specialists such as doctors, physiotherapists or nutritionists, as well as within the team, they ensure the exchange of information and knowledge for the benefit of customers.
The following topics are covered in the specialist training in exercise and health promotion:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Training theory
- Methodology, didactics, learning psychology
- Advanced device-based and device-independent movement skills
- Develop and implement a training program or course program
- Health promotion and lifestyle intervention
- Elective modules for specialists in exercise and health promotion with a federal certificate:
- Network and further training
- Sales and administration
- Employee management
After training as an exercise and health promotion specialist, you will be able to provide customers with comprehensive support - from the initial contact with a health check to assessing their current lifestyle, planning specific exercise and training sessions and evaluating them. In concrete terms, this means
- take a medical history and record the current lifestyle
- plan and implement target group-specific training units and programs, including monitoring
- Create and implement health-promoting training programs
- act responsibly and successfully in dealings with customers, colleagues and superiors
If you enjoy working with people and health issues as an exercise and health promotion specialist and have strong motivation, patience and teaching skills, you can make an important contribution to health. As an exercise and health promotion specialist, you can contribute to a positive atmosphere in fitness, wellness and health centers by presenting yourself in an exemplary, confident and customer-oriented manner. As a specialist and manager, you will also take on tasks in the areas of sales, communication, management and administration. As a team leader, the exercise and health promotion specialist draws up staff schedules and supervises trainees and the employees who report to them.
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