Wellness Skills/Special Knowledge

Competencies List
Skills
to
Learn

Skills
Learned

Skills/Special Knowledge

Where Learned/Description/Possible
Applications

Communication Skills

Written Communication

Business Writing

Business/Technical Reporting

Media Display

Public Presentation

Speak to Groups/Individuals

Communication Techniques

Telephone Abilities

Interpersonal Skills

Public Relations

Customer Relations

Motivation Techniques

Counseling/Therapeutic Skills

Establish Quick Rapport

Work with Others as Team

Sensitive to Others

Understanding/Patient

Nutrition/Weight Control

Nutritional Needs of the Body

Concepts of Caloric Intake

and Caloric Expenditure

Malfunctions of the Body

System

Body Weight and Body

Composition

Nutritional Analysis and

Assessment Techniques

Nutritional Factors Related

to Specific Populations

Current Diet Fads and

Information

Motivational Techniques

Behavior Modification
Techniques

Community Resources and

Referral Procedures

Recognition of Eating
Disorders and Referral

Smoking and Substance Abuse

Recognition of Signs and

Effects of Drug Abuse

Knowledge of Referral Services

and Procedures

Physiological Effect of
Smoking and Tobacco

Epidemiological Effects of
Smoking and Tobacco

Knowledge of Various Smoking

Cessation Programs

Ability to Setup and Lead

Smoking Program

Stress Management

Stress and Relationship to

Individual / Organizational
Effectiveness

Physiological Mechanisms
Related
to Stress/Relaxation

Understanding of Type A
& Type B Personalities

Knowledge of Various
Relaxation Technique

Strategies to Change Life Style

to Reduce Stress

Understanding of Behavior
Modification Techniques

Ability to Setup and Lead Stress

Reduction Programs

Physiological Testing

Testing Techniques and

Instruments

Clinical Laboratory Techniques,

Procedures and Equipment

Ability to Administer Test for

Evaluating Physical Fitness

Knowledge of Safety and

Emergency Procedures

Exercise Prescription

Evaluate and Interpret Exercise

Testing Results

Knowledge of Components of
an
Exercise Prescription

Safety Issues, Problems, and

Components of Exercise
Prescription

Develop Individualized Exercise

Plans which are Safe and

Successful

Prescription and
Re-evaluation Strategies

Ability to Modify Exercise

Prescription for Physical
Limitations

First Aid and Other Safety Certifications

Knowledge of First Aid and

Relationship to Exercise

CPR, First Aid, WSI or

Other Certification

Ability to Setup and/or Teach

Safety Programs

Develop and Implement

Emergency and Safety for
Exercise Environments

Consumer Awareness

Knowledge of Exercise
Trends and Fads

Product Designs and Availability

Ability to Purchase and

Advise Consumers

Facilities and Equipment - Administrative

Knowledge of Equipment used

to Develop or Evaluate Health
and Fitness

Researching, Selecting,
Purchasing, Evaluating and
Maintaining
Equipment Skills

Design, Layout and Cost of

Various Exercise, Sport and
Recreation Facilities

Knowledge of Maintenance and

Operational Management of
Health or Fitness Facility

Assessment and Evaluation - Administrative

Client, Program, Facilities,

Equipment and Finance
Assessment Strategies

Develop a Plan of Action upon

Completion of Assessment

Procedures for proper

Collecting, Analyzing and
Interpretation
of Assessment

Knowledge of Statistical
Procedures

Interest and Skills in Starting

and Completion of Follow-ups

Finance - Administrative

Accounting Procedures

Develop and Administer Budget

Write Financial Proposal

Knowledge of Fringe Benefit

Options

Develop Long Range Financial

Plan

Knowledge of Forecasts,
Manpower Plans and Cost
Containment Information

Inventory Control Procedures

Write Operating Plan

Understand and Interpret

Annual Reports

Understand Capital Fund

Raising Strategies

Ability to Communicate
Financial
Matters to Others

Marketing and Sales

Conduct Market Research

Locate and Utilize Market

Research

Develop Cost Effective Pricing

Structure

Knowledge of Packing and

Program Promotion Strategies

Sales Strategies and Ability to

Close
and Follow-up Sales

Deliver Sales Presentation

Computer Literacy

Knowledge Using MicroComputer

Familiar with Hardware and

Software Applications

Proficient in Software - Word

Processing, Spreadsheet and
Data Management

Ability to Write Programs and

Learn New Information

Liability and Insurance

Knowledge of Common
Health Risk Factors

Familiar with Legal Issues

Surrounding Health Field

Understand Employee Benefit

and Insurance Programs

Programming

Ability to Schedule and

Implement
Group Activities for
Different Ages and Levels

Skills in Packaging Health

and Fitness Activities

Strategies to Analyze a
Program's Effectiveness

Awareness of Current Health

and Fitness Programming
Research and Trends

Provide Program Objectives

and Action Plans

Professional Orientation

Past Work, Internship or

Related Experiences

Professional Organizations or
Professional Contributions

Understanding of the World or

Work
and Job Hunting Skills

Ability to Tell an Employer What

You Have in Their Language
for Their Workplace

Participation

100 points

A = 90%

540 pts. and above

excellent
performance

Exam 1 and 2

2 @ 100 pts. = 200

B = 80%

480 pts. and above

very good
performance

Poster Presentation

200 points

Discussion leading

100 points

C = 70%

420 pts. and above

good

performance

TOTAL

600 points

D = 60%

360 pts. and above

adequate
performance

F = < 60%

under 360 pts.

less than
adequate