Pra a ey School PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH 1 | First Semester — Module 5 Health and Fitness Related | Career Opportunities | |as Pubfished by the Department of Education Region X - Northern Mindanao Copyright 2020 COPYRIGHT NOTICE Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that. "No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition, payment of royalty.” ‘This matenal has been developed in support to the ‘Senior High Scho! Program implementation in the Department of Education, Region %-Norther Mindanao. It can be reproduced for educational purposes and can be modified for ‘the purpose of translation into ‘another language provided that the source: must be clearly acknowledged. 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Objective Pretest Lesson 1: Health-and Fitness Related Career Opportunities a Lesson 2: Benefits and How to Become ‘e Successful fo In Fitness Industry Lesson 3: Responsiblities of A Health-and Related Specialist Self-Test Activities ‘Answer Key References ..MODULE 5: Grade 11 PE and Health (First Semester) Nowadays, as people become more aware of the value of healthy living, you will hear about the increasing demands for health and fitness related jobs almost everywhere. With the emergence of different health and wellness hubs in the country, more and more people venture into the industry. After all, celebrity fitness enthusiasts seem to be an interesting path to follow. ‘This module is about realizing one's potential for Health-and Fitness related career opportunities. It consists of the following lessons: + Lesson 4 — Health-and Fitness Related Career Opportunities + Lesson 2~— Benefits and how to become successful in fitness industry + Lesson 3— Responsibilities of a health-and fitness related specialist 1. Identity career opportunities in physical education, exercise science, and sport. 2. Self-assess strengths, interests, goals, and career preferences. 3. Identity leadership skills for professionals in the field of physical education, exercise science, and sport. 4. List professional organizations in physical education, exercise science, and sport. @ 1. This health-and finess career facilitates patients! recovery from physical impairment and examine patients and develop exercises and different techniques to strengthen and stretch their muscles, relieve pain, and prevent disability ‘a, Nutritionist ©. Physical Therapist b. Sports Coach d. Fitness Specialist 2. This health-and fitness career helps students or professional athletes realize their full potential. This is done through instruction of the sports discipline, health and lifestyle training, and advice. a. Nutritionist ©. Physical Therapist b. Sports Coach d, Fitness Specialist 3. This health-and fitness career plans food and nutrition programs required for the particular needs of individuals. They also supervise food preparation and serving to help prevent illnesses, as well as encourage people to develop healthy food habits, a. Nutritionist b. Sports Coach : ¢. Physical Therapist d, Fitness Specialistareer will develop individual or group activites like strength training, nd ADOVG 1 AOmTbne Se eel ec? ONE BOG Roi of sis heoussad 4, Physical Education Teacher ¢. Physical Therapist b, Sports Coach 4d, Fitness Specialist 5 ile healt ; : pas careor rere the importance of exercise and healthy diet to nize events like team and ee et oe and Individual sports, routine exercises, as well c, Physical Therapist 4, Physical Education Toncher b. Sports Coach d, Fitness Specialist 6. Which of the following Is not a job description of a Sports Therapist? a, Advice worker , Care manager b. Medical sales representative . Massage therapist 7. Which of the following does Goal Setting Is defined best? a, assesses individual needs and develop a plan of action to achieve a desired outcome. b. sticking with the habit is even tougher as work and other commitments ¢. understanding what will make you happiest in your new career d, helping people become healthier and more physically active 8, The following are the first steps In considering a path in health-and fitness related jobs EXCEPT? a. Want to work part-lime or fulltime b, Would like to work for yourself or for a company ¢. Want a good salary in the chosen career path d. Want to work alone or with a team 9, A Nutritionist must work collaborate with who? a, Nurse . Physical Therapist b. Dietician d. Dentist 40,70 be a Licensed Physical Education Teacher, he/she must pass the? a, Bar Exam ¢. Licensure Examination for Teachers b, English Proficiency Test d. National Achievement TestLesson1 | Health-and Fitness Related Career Opportunities lated careers, people often think about gym When it comes to health and fitness rel instructors, yooa gurus, finess class teachers, or personal trainers. But did you know that 2 There is a range of occupations job opportunities are not just limited in these professions’ pat yeu can try to pursue your passion for health. Here are some of the health and finess careers you probably haven't heard of: @) What Is It It you have a goal of teaching career in Physical teaching young students improve their physical development, a Education might be the best one for you! They promote the importance of exercise and healthy diet to students. They organize events like team and individual sports, routine exercises, as well as recreational activities. A Licensure for Examination for Teachers is required for this profession. ‘Assisting people to walk again or facilitating patients’ recovery from physical impairments are just some of the daily works of Physical Therapists. Commonly referred to as PT, they are licensed healthcare professionals who finished rigorous education, board exam, and trainings. Physical Therapists examine patients and develop exercises and different techniques to strengthen and stretch their muscles, relieve pain, and prevent disability. The Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas and San Pedro College — Davao are just some of the top performing schools in Physical Therapy courses. ‘Ate you a sports aficionado? Does the sound of taking part in competitions thrill you? Then you should definitely consider a career as a Sports Coach. The essential goal of a coach is to help students or professional athletes realize their full potential. This is done through instruction of the sports discipline, health and ifestye training, and advice. if you are a senior high school student, you may consider taking the Sports Track. If you want to continue a colege degree, the University of Santo Tomas, University ofthe Philippines, and University of the Cordilleras offer courses in Sports Science. : As a Fitness Specialist, you will develop individual ot iti , F group activities like training, cardiovascular exercises, and stretching. You might apply some of the skis sous wd above to achieve one’s overall wellness. Aside from the wellness and fitness related :courses, you will also have to pass certifications ii i ition cusses you val aot Pe tions like the National Strength and Conditioning Itmay seem lke an unrelated feld but he trth is, nuttionsts play @bigrole in keeping people heathy and ft. Together with dietitians, nutiionsts plan food and nutrition programs resuired for the particular needs of individuals, They also supervise food preparation and send to help prevent linesses, as well as encourage people to develop heathy food habits, There 2 many schools in the Philippines that offer Nurtion and Dietetics courses like the Benguet State Unversity which is designated as a Center of Development by CHED. To be registered professional, you must pass fist the Nutitonist Detttan Licensure Exam. @&) What’s More ‘Job options directly related includes the following: + arttherapist, + Dance movernent psychotherapist + Ergonomist + Health promotion specialist + Occupational therapist ports therapist jobs where the degree would be useful includes the following: + Advice worker + Care manager + Medical sales representative + Play therapist + Primary care graduate mental health worker + Social worker + Special educational needs teacher + Teaching assistant4. Preventive programs ‘Specialists work with healthy adults to increase their level of finess. Corporate fitness centers, commercial fiiness centers, and ‘community agencies 2. Rehabilitative programs fects of coronary heart disease ‘Specialists work with individuals who exhibit the 1d an enhanced quality of ife. focusing on attaining a functional state of living 2" Most often found in hospitals, medical clinics or community agen with corporate fitness centers. cies affiliatedLesson 2 Benefits and How to Become @ Successful in Fitness Industry What Is It There are a wide variety of paths you can take in the health and wellness industry, no matter what you decide to specialize in. TI he first step in understanding which path is right for you is to consider what you want your day-to-day life to look like. You may examine whether you: ‘Want to work part-time or fulltime ‘Would like to work for yourself or for a company ‘Want to work alone or with a team ‘Want a steady paycheck and health benefits or if flexible hours are important Are willing to commute to work or if you'd like to work at home (Of course, there are benefits and drawbacks to any career choice. Fulltime ‘employees may not have much scheduling flexibility, while self-employed people may stress about not having a steady income, for example. Understanding what will make you happiest in your new career will help you discover whether you'd rather opt for employment or more of an entrepreneurial path. In some cases, you can combine the two by being employed and also starting your own business on the side. Fitness development and maintenance Educational efforts Health promotion Lifestyle modification Recreational sport opportunities Medical screening Fitness and lifestyle assessment Goal setting Supervised group programs Educational classes ‘Motivation and reinforcement ‘Why should these aspects be included? How could you Implement each of these aspects?EROS, Lopate Leson3 | Responsibilities of A Health-and Related Specialist aS What Is It + Helping people become healther and more physically active. + AS certified personal trainers/instructors/eoaches, {ney design personalized exercise & fitness plans for Individuals for improve fitness levels and physicat conditioning. measure cllents' aerobic capacity, strenct ‘and implement ment of overall + Perform battery of tests to th, flexibility & mobility. Offer a personalized exercise regimen that will help lie fitness levels nis improve their physical Minimize cardiac risk while allowing the individual to achieve the maximum benefit from physical activity; problems that should be used to modify the activity program: and + Identity medical «+ {aentity functional impairments that the activity program will address. Planning a welFrounded physica fess program for an individual requires information regarding the client's ving habits. «The festyle assessment provides useful information conceming the individual's risk factor profile. «These factors can be used to pinpoint patterns and habits that need modifications ‘and to assess the likelihood of the client's adherence to the exercise program. Goal setting is a technique that can be defined as strategic apy ic e proach to behavioral change, creating an opportunity to assess individual needs and develop an individualized plan of action in an attempt to achieve a desired outcome. Set goals that are realistic when initiating an exercise program ‘A Personal Trainer, or PT’, usually works on a one- ith indivic Apeetna aero ly one-to-one basis with individuals, but + Personal Trainers work with their clients ' ; ‘them achieve their desired health and nec pet eeehe latest information from + Personal Trainers always keep up-to-date with t! to use a holistic approac industry on exercise trends, nutrition etc., trying where possible, + PTs regularly attend prof informed. «Sticking with the habit is even tougher as work and other commitments. + Reinforcement or otherwise known as a reward system, point where exercise is just a normal part of everyday activity. CB) wnae’s more 1. Direction: Mark check (1) if you agree with the statement. the fitness h to heath fessional development workshops to keep themselves might help you get to the QUESTIONS: Yes [ No T._Are you Interested to become more aware of the value of healthy living? Will you promote the importance of exercise and healthy diet? 3, Do you organize events like team and individual sports, routine exercises, as well as recreational activities? Z_Are you willing to facilitate patients’ recovery from physical impairments ._Are you a sporis aficionado or enthusiast? &_ Does the sound of taking part in competitions thrill you and make instruction ofthe sports discipline, health and tifestyle training, and advice? FWill you develop individual or group activities like strength training, cardiovascular exercises, and stretching? Do you want to play a big role in keeping people healthy and fit? 9° Will you plan a well-rounded physical fitness program for an individual requires information regarding living habits? gram? 70. Are you goal oriented and realistic when initiating an exercise pro, ‘Score Interpretation (base on the number of YES answers from the table above) CONGRATULATIONS, you are 100 % sure that you can pursue a B10 Fitness Career You are 80%-90 % sure of your potential that itis ideal to pursue a 57 Health-and Fitness Career 24 Career, however, there is still an interest of pursuing this career of Maybe you can have another career ahead Heath-and ‘You are uncertain of your potential if you will a pursue a Health-and Fitnesstl Refection and Insights th-and Fitness Related Guidance Self-Test, what do you of interest, a! explain why you chose this vesitant about this career (scored 2-4)? Base from ‘your result from the Healt thi ii a ine Peeps that suits your line Earver Qoe thoes wh soot 5-10)? Why are you hi y aren't you interested about it (scored 0-1)?