A Physical or Fitness Trainer helps people of different ages improve their physical health and fitness level through exercise and healthy diet. They may specialize in one or more areas, including but not limited to aerobics, weight lifting, pilates, yoga, and dance. They may lead group classes, provide one-on-one training to clients, or a combination of both. A fitness trainer can also help alleviate muscle pains and soreness, which is common in players.
Personal Competencies
You like different types of physical activities
You have the ability to motivate others
You like to work outdoors
You are an effective communicator
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc/B.P.Ed) in Exercise and Sports Science/Physical Education or any related field
OR Complete certificate course or Diploma in Physical Education
OR Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Physical Education. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Jadavpur University, Kolkata 2. Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh 3. University of Delhi 4. Savitribai Phule Pune University 5. Bangalore University 6. Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh 7. Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla 8. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Private Institutes (Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. SRM Institute of Science and Technology 2. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar 3. Integral University, Lucknow 4. Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 5. Manipal University, Jaipur 6. NIMS University, Jaipur 7. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai 8. Singhania University, Rajasthan
*NPTEL - National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio-video form
Fees
The approx course fee ranges between INR 7,000-30,000*
*(These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Sports Clubs, Gymnasiums, Fitness Clubs, Community Fitness Clubs and others
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business or fitness institute or become a personal trainer
Work Environment: You will have to be active and on your feet. Local travel is likely to be a part of the job role. If you work for a club or gym, you are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 5 to 6 hours a day
Opportunities for work exist for the differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Junior Trainer → Fitness Trainer → Fitness Club Manager/Gym Owner
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Physical or Fitness Trainer ranges between INR 8,000-25,000* per month.
Source: https://bit.ly/3BTsaWc *These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Biswajit Tapadar is a fitness expert in Kolkata. He had done his BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) from NIOH (National Institute of Orthopedically Handicapped), Kolkata and a Post graduate diploma in preventive and promotive health care from Apollo Medvarsity, Hyderabad. For the last 20 years, he has been the owner of a fitness institute, which offers a DFLM (Diploma in Fitness and Lifestyle Management).*
Source: Personal interview
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
Physical or Fitness Trainer
NCS Code: 3423.0101 | SP011. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc/B.P.Ed) in Exercise and Sports Science/Physical Education or any related field
OR Complete certificate course or Diploma in Physical Education
OR Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Physical Education.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Jadavpur University, Kolkata
2. Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh
3. University of Delhi
4. Savitribai Phule Pune University
5. Bangalore University
6. Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh
7. Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
8. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Private Institutes
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. SRM Institute of Science and Technology
2. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
3. Integral University, Lucknow
4. Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai
5. Manipal University, Jaipur
6. NIMS University, Jaipur
7. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai
8. Singhania University, Rajasthan
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Online Course
NPTEL* Swayam - https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec20_ed04/preview
*NPTEL - National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio-video form
The approx course fee ranges between INR 7,000-30,000*
*(These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Sports Clubs, Gymnasiums, Fitness Clubs, Community Fitness Clubs and others
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business or fitness institute or become a personal trainer
Work Environment: You will have to be active and on your feet. Local travel is likely to be a part of the job role. If you work for a club or gym, you are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 5 to 6 hours a day
Opportunities for work exist for the differently abled in this field
Junior Trainer → Fitness Trainer → Fitness Club Manager/Gym Owner
The approx. salary of a Physical or Fitness Trainer ranges between INR 8,000-25,000* per month.
Source: https://bit.ly/3BTsaWc
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Biswajit Tapadar is a fitness expert in Kolkata. He had done his BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) from NIOH (National Institute of Orthopedically Handicapped), Kolkata and a Post graduate diploma in preventive and promotive health care from Apollo Medvarsity, Hyderabad. For the last 20 years, he has been the owner of a fitness institute, which offers a DFLM (Diploma in Fitness and Lifestyle Management).*
Source: Personal interview
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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