There are numerous careers in fitness and nutrition. The career opportunities can span from teaching opportunities to being an adviser for sports teams.
Health and Fitness Instructor
These instructors are in the gym-related field more than any other. They often run classes at local gyms or universities. More often than not, the instructors are also administrators of the gym or run a fitness program specific to their specialty such as Pilates, yoga, step and water aerobics and karate or kickboxing.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
This requires a degree from a 2- or 4-year university, depending on program you choose. Many former athletes are in these positions because of the familiarity of the subject matter. Strength and conditioning coaches work with athletes at all levels to determine and develop the athlete's strength level, nutrition and overall endurance and create and run exercises for developmental purposes.
Nutrition Salesperson or Clerk
Stores such as GNC or a local health food store employ those with knowledge and education in the field of nutrition, particularly in the management and corporate levels. They are only allowed to sell supplements or vitamins that are legally issued over the counter.
Dietitian
Dietitians are experts on food and nutrition. Their goal is to promote healthy eating habits through any rhetorical means and research diseases that are caused by food. There are many dietitian fields available, including business dietitian, food service dietitian and clinical dietitian.
Education
More often than not, a degree or certification is required to be in the field. On-the-job training is sufficient for some fields but not for all.
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