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- Title
Perceptions of Fitness Professionals regarding Fitness Occupations and Careers: A Phenomenological Analysis.
- Authors
Rosado, António; Araújo, Duarte; Mesquita, Isabel; Correia, Abel; Mendes, Francisco; Guillén, Félix
- Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine fitness professionals' perceptions of their profession and careers. Sixteen Portuguese fitness instructors (M age = 28 years old) took part in semi-structured interviews regarding their perceptions of their profession. The data was analysed thematically using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (Smith & Osborn, 2003). The participants were asked to consider topics like their professional functions, profile and abilities; social, group and organizational factors; personal factors relating to their profession and the labour market; and their job's social and financial prospects. From an analysis of the interviews, a comprehensive list of sentences was drawn up, expressing opinions and ideas by the interviewees. These were organized and included in pre-defined categories, leading to a network of sub-themes. This study has highlighted some characteristics specific to the profession that should be considered at a more general level, with significant implications on the professional guidance given to young people, in the organization of workflows, and in the training and organization of the professional activity as a whole.
- Subjects
PERSONAL trainers; PERSONAL training; PHENOMENOLOGY; PROFESSIONAL employees; SENSORY perception
- Publication
Journal of Sport Psychology / Revista de Psicología del Deporte, 2014, Vol 23, Issue 1, p23
- ISSN
1132-239X
- Publication type
Article