Core Competencies

Communication skills

• Active listening, interpretation and verbal communication
• Presentation skills
• Social marketing and media skills
• Cultural/contextual awareness and sensitivity
• Report writing

Leadership/Business skills

• Coordinate or assist with event planning
• Incorporate entrepreneurial approaches to the delivery of programs and services
• Use strategies that support the inclusion of culturally diverse populations and individuals with special needs
• Determine ways to improve the organization’s ability to meet client needs
• Prepare and deliver presentations
• Apply the principles of accepted business etiquette (ie/ cultural, regional, global, etc.)

Health Promotion skills

• Prevention, disease detection and reducing risk factors
• Appropriately assess the needs of at-risk individuals and groups
• Plan services for at-risk individuals, groups, communities or populations
• Provide technical consultation and advice (through information sessions, posters, classes, etc.)
• Plan programs/raise awareness in the community

Fitness skills

• Conduct assessments of fitness, activity level and lifestyle to build individualized exercise programs
• Develop and deliver safe training programs to support fitness, wellness and/or nutrition
• Respond to concerns of individuals with greater health risks
• Develop and lead group fitness classes with modifications as necessary
• Employ risk management strategies to deal with issues such as safety, security, public health and liability

1. Employ the necessary fitness and health promotion theories, skills, and competencies related to the workplace environment.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the application of fitness and health promotion skills and competencies as required by the workplace.
3. Display a sound theoretical foundation by adapting programs, interventions, and services to meet clients' individual needs and abilities.
4. Demonstrate the utmost respect for the client's wellbeing and autonomy by ensuring all safety measures are strictly enforced while providing services.
5. Maintain appropriate dress standards and demonstrate exemplary punctuality and preparedness in all aspects of the workplace.
6. Effectively communicate changes in work schedules when necessary.
7. Apply effective time management and organizational skills and set realistic priorities.
8. Display the highest level of responsibility, integrity, and accountability concerning the assigned duties.
9. Demonstrate effective and professional verbal, nonverbal, written, and electronic communication that contains little to no errors.
10. Display the highest level of confidentiality as appropriate to the workplace environment.
11. Respect differences related to cultural and human diversity when using verbal, nonverbal, written, and electronic communication.
12. Employ professional and interpersonal skills to effectively network with clients, professionals, peers, and employers in the chosen field of study throughout the placement.
13. Establish professional collaborative working relationships with the client and members of the workplace.