Membership
American College of Sports Medicine, Undergrad Student Member
Membership #: 756137
Description: As an undergraduate student member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the organization offers discounts on certifications, continuing education webinars, conferences and much more. I also receive monthly newsletters from the organization that keeps me updated on current trends in the industry. This type of membership with an organization will help me with my career because I have the ability to stay educated with webinars and conferences. The discounts on certifications will also help me with my career because I will be able to obtain a reputable certification that opens the door for better job opportunities for me at a more affordable price.
Conferences/Conventions/Certifications
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Organization: AAAI/ISMA (
Certification #: 178456
Description: The AAAI/ISMA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer certification opens the door for people who want to get a start in the industry. This certification allows you to get a job as a personal trainer at gyms such as Retro Fitness and LA Fitness. This certification will help me in developing my career because it will give me the ability to get a job as a personal trainer and it allows me to gain experience and become a better personal trainer. AAAI/ISMA also offers a variety of certifications in a specialized area such as cycling, yoga and group exercise.
Volunteer
GetFit at Rowan University
Description: GetFit at Rowan University provides personal training for clients with cognitive disabilities and also their family members. This program gives clients workout programs that are modified based off of their ability level. Volunteering for GetFit will help me with my career because it teaches me how to work with a different population and it teaches me how to communicate better with people. GetFit will also help me because as a trainer you may have to modify your client’s program based off of their ability level. This requires me to become creative at times to make sure my client is getting a safe and effective workout. That will help me if I am in a situation as a trainer when space and equipment are limited and I will be required to become creative with my client.