Wellness specialist

Duties and responsibilities:Wellness specialists work for schools, local governments, companies or other organizations to suggest, 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.

Salary:median pay of $53,100

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 in addition to certification from accredited wellness organizations such as the International Association of Wellness Professionals

Demand for this profession:Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the wellness field to grow by 37 percent between 2010 and 2020.

Reflection: i think i would like to be one because you can work for schools , companies or organizations and it’s important because you’re helping people with their fitness and health.