Assignment: Introduction To Health And Wellness
Select one of the following health and wellness professionals to interview:
• personal trainer
• certified wellness practitioner (CWP)
• physical therapist
• worksite wellness employee
• exercise leader
• exercise physiologist/specialist
• physical education teacher
• wellness promotion director
You may locate one of these professionals by checking your local hospital, health clinic, doctor's office, health department office, university, or fitness facility. Contact the individual through email or phone. Introduce yourself and explain that you are completing a class assignment for which you need to interview a health and wellness professional. Request an interview with the individual. Always be professional in your interactions with this individual. Schedule a time to interview the professional and ask the following questions:
• How long have you been working in this occupation?
• What is your educational background? Please include any information regarding associated certifications, licensing, or registrations.
• What is a typical day like for you?
• What do you feel are the most important aspects of an exercise program?
• What should every exercise program include and why?
• How is exercise important to a person's overall wellness?
• How do you assess a client's or patient's fitness level and overall wellness?
• What is your opinion regarding role modeling? How are you a role model for your clients/patients?
• In addition, come up with two questions of your own to ask the professional.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.