O*NET-SOC 39-9031.00

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Instructing2.B.1.e4.008/2021
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.8808/2021
Speaking2.A.1.d3.508/2021
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.2508/2021
Learning Strategies2.A.2.c3.2508/2021
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.2508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.14.008/2021
Gross Body Coordination1.A.3.c.33.8808/2021
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.8808/2021
Stamina1.A.3.b.13.8808/2021
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.7508/2021
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.6208/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.Core2108/2021
Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.Core2108/2021
Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.Core2108/2021
Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.Core2108/2021
Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.Core2108/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social5.6511/2023
Realistic4.9811/2023
Enterprising3.411/2023
Investigative2.8611/2023
Conventional2.7511/2023
Artistic2.611/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.