Certified Strength Coach
Tanner Kapp
Occupation and Description
Help others improve their physical health.
Instruct, motivate and lead individuals or groups in excercise activities.The activites include cardiovascular, strength training, and stretching and flexibility.
Work with people of all ages and skills.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/fitness-trainers-and-instructors.htm
Certifications Necessary to Practice
Human Kinetics
http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/strength-and-conditioning-coach
Daily Activities: Nature of the Work
Human Kinetics
http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/strength-and-conditioning-coach
Education Requirements
BA in kinesiology, A masters degree in kinesiology for a college or professional job.
Degree of certification.
Human Kinetics
http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/strength-and-conditioning-coach
Payday
Head conditioning coaches at the university level are generally paid anywhere from $45,000 to $75,000.
Some conditioning coaches can earn anywhere up to $200,000 a year, but it is very rare. Conditioning coaches for professional teams generally earn more than college coaches, but normally less than $100,000 a year on annual.
Human Kinetics
http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/strength-and-conditioning-coach
Necessary to be successful in this profession
You have to be a good motivator, its a necessity to be organized in how each program is administered due to the diversity of their clientel. Must be a good teacher and know their material by knowing the right excercises to do and how to do them.
Human Kinetics
http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/strength-and-conditioning-coach
Practice Settings
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/fitness-trainers-and-instructors.htm
3 Fun Facts
The presence of you being at the workout is more important than setting up a workout for people to do and leaving.
Long hour days are just the minimum for your daily routine.
Your First Year as a Strength and Conditioning Coach
YouTube Video on your profession
Rams Confidential -- Strength Coach Rock Gullickson