YOUR WORLD IN SPORT AND EDUCATION - Wintec
YOUR WORLD IN SPORT AND EDUCATION - Wintec
YOUR WORLD IN SPORT AND EDUCATION - Wintec
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<strong>YOUR</strong> FUTURE <strong>IN</strong> FITNESS, OUTDOOR RECREATION <strong>AND</strong> MASSAGE<br />
SO WHAT WOULD I DO ALL DAY?<br />
There are several paths you could<br />
follow – what you do depends on<br />
which path you choose.<br />
As a FITNESS <strong>IN</strong>STRUCTOR you’ll be helping people<br />
improve their general fitness or train for a special<br />
event. This means your day could see you discussing<br />
clients’ goals, assessing their fitness and body types,<br />
and then designing fitness classes or individual<br />
programmes. You’ll also be working with clients<br />
one-on-one, ensuring correct techniques are used<br />
and providing basic nutritional and lifestyle advice.<br />
If fresh air, adventure and the great outdoors appeal<br />
then so will a career as an OUTDOOR RECREATION<br />
GUIDE and <strong>IN</strong>STRUCTOR. You’ll spend your time<br />
teaching or guiding outdoor activities such as rafting,<br />
kayaking, diving, caving and tramping. Your day could<br />
also include planning programmes, risk assessment,<br />
organising safety procedures, checking equipment,<br />
running rescue practices, organising bookings, food<br />
and transport and maintaining trip logbooks.<br />
As a MASSAGE THERAPIST your day will be spent<br />
treating a variety of ailments and helping people<br />
relax by massaging and kneading injured muscles<br />
and soft body tissue. Your role will also involve<br />
consulting with clients, taking their case history,<br />
assessing their physical condition and<br />
determining whether massage therapy can<br />
help them, preparing massage oils and waxes,<br />
and advising on exercise and lifestyle needs.<br />
“I was really inspired by my tutor at<br />
<strong>Wintec</strong>. He taught us so much about the<br />
fundamentals of working in the outdoors.<br />
There was also a big focus on the<br />
importance of our people skills because<br />
that’s what ensures a client loves their<br />
experience. We got loads of practical<br />
experience working with people<br />
during the course and I<br />
graduated with all the skills<br />
I needed for my first job.<br />
I’m a rafting guide now and I<br />
find it so rewarding meeting<br />
people and giving them a great<br />
outdoor experience.”<br />
Steven Greed,<br />
Certificate in Outdoor<br />
Adventure and Recreation<br />
12 Sport and Education
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