"Performance
Enhancement" Back
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include: Sports Performance Coach,
Strength and Conditioning Coach, Performance Specialist, Personal
Trainer
These individuals use exercise as a means of improving performance
often associated with sports and athletics. They utilize both aerobic
and anaerobic power training, strength training, and
try to push the body to peak performance.
Job
Responsibilities:
- Assess athlete's performance capability: strength,
speed, power, VO2max, blood markers (lactate), body meachnics
- Prescribe exercise training programs that will
enhance performance
- Serve as personal trainer, motivator and
performance coach
- Monitor technique
Job
Setting: Commercial Athletic Performance
Institutes, Cross Fit Training, College and Professional Athletics
Clients-
Professional athletes, college, high school and even kids age athletes,
general public seeking enhanced sport performance
What
do you need to be Qualified?
- BS/BA degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology
- Certifications from key organizations (CSCS certification,
Cross Fit
Certification, others)
- Background in Sports, athletics and high performance
- Internship with related program (300 hours or more)
What is the pay?
Pay can range dramatically. Part-time personal trainers may make $15/
hour, whereas full time staff employed at the college and professional
level can make 50K, 100K and more! The key is gaining experience and
exposure, and climbing the ladders of success. Motivation and drive is
key!
Some Examples of Performance Enhancement
Companies