Fitness Instructor

I am very focused on a career in the fitness industry; after researching careers in Gateway I went on two taster days, one at Performance Training and the other at CBay Fitness.  

For my work experience placement I go to CBay for one day every week, I help clients with exercises, help create workout plans, put away equipment, clean equipment and any other tasks I am asked to do.  

I am working towards a Skills Active qualification while I'm working which involves being assessed on different types of exercise equipment and how to use them correctly, also about nutrition and muscles eg which exercises to do for different muscles.  The practical part is verified in my workplace by my supervisor and the theory work is completed in my gateway class at school and sent away for marking.  The unit standards count towards NCEA Level 2 and also towards a National Certificate in Fitness.  

I love going to work experience every week and if I could find a job doing this next year it would definitely be a great opportunity otherwise I will say at school and work hard to get my Level 3.