Wellness Specialist
Duties and Responsibilities: Wellness specialists support and train people on their health and fitness goals.The types of concerns are as varied as weight and diabetes prevention and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. They also consult with people directly on lifestyle, eating and exercise habits and may direct an individual to a doctor for any serious health concerns.
Salary: $49,480 a year, $15.77 per hour
Education: A wellness specialist often has a degree in a related discipline such as nursing, fitness or sports medicine. There are no specific requirements, but many positions require on-the-job training.
Demand for this profession: Because of rising healthcare costs and the need for programs to reduce costs, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the wellness field to grow by 37% between 2010 and 2020.
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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
No I wouldn’t like to be one because i am more interested in working into the medical field. This job doesn’t look like it will suit for me. It kind of looks boring and they don’t even get paid well.
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