The role

A Personal Trainer works with individual clients to help them achieve their health and fitness goals. They do this through devising and overseeing a health and fitness programme for each client.

When taking on a client, a Personal Trainer starts by finding out their objectives and by assessing their fitness levels and history.

The role

A Football Referee monitors the proceedings of a football match to ensure players follow the rules and don’t compromise their safety.

This role actually starts before kick-off, with pitch and equipment inspections to ensure everything is properly organised, set up and marked out. When working at professional or semi-professional level, a Referee will meet with team managers to find out any last-minute changes to team line-ups, and with their own assistants, to discuss communication signals on the pitch.

The role

A Fitness Instructor helps to improve people’s fitness by leading classes or exercise sessions. They may provide guidance and instruction in general keep fit, or they may specialise in one or a range of activities, such as aerobics, yoga and pilates.

They can work directly for a gym, or on a freelance basis, sometimes working between numerous locations. When working for a gym, Fitness Instructors often assess client’s levels of fitness and design a programme of exercise accordingly to achieve client’s desired wishes.

Sports Physiotherapists treat athletes with sports injuries. They identify the injury and then devise a programme to improve the movement and function of the injured area. They also provide advice on how to avoid injury. Design rehabilitation programmes for athletes as and when required.