Character Qualities Specific to Personal Training*
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Alertness
Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right responses
Watching for performance and action patterns that prevent injuries requires care and utmost excellence. A personal training client has trusted your expertise to monitor and advise the optimal actions to perform for an exercise program.
Attentiveness
Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my undivided concentration
Giving people undivided attention as a trainer can be challenging. With some people you will "click" better than others, just like any relationship. In a health club setting you are required to pay close attention to your own client, but you also have to coordinate your program with other trainer's clients and members that are working out on their own.
Availability*
Making my schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve
Benevolence*
Giving to others’ basic needs without having as my motive personal reward
Boldness*
Confidence to say or do what is true, right, and just
Cautiousness*
Knowing the importance of right timing in accomplishing right actions
Compassion*
Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others
Contentment*
Realizing that true happiness does not depend on material conditions
Creativity*
Approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective
Decisiveness*
The ability to recognize key factors and finalize difficult decisions
Deference*
Limiting my freedom so I do not offend the tastes of those around me
Dependability*
Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice
Determination*
Purposing to accomplish right goals at the right time, regardless of the opposition
Diligence*
Investing all my energy to complete the tasks assigned to me
Discernment*
Understanding the deeper reasons why things happen
Discretion*
Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences
Endurance*
The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best
Enthusiasm*
Expressing joy in each task as I give it my best effort
Faith*
Confidence that actions rooted in good character will yield the best outcome, even when I cannot see how
Flexibility*
Willingness to change plans or ideas without getting upset
Forgiveness*
Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudge
Generosity*
Carefully managing my resources so I can freely give to those in need
Gentleness*
Showing consideration and personal concern for others
Gratefulness*
Letting others know by my words and actions how they have benefited my life
Honor*
Respecting others because of their worth as human beings
Knowledge
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*Character qualities is adapted from Character First education curriculum that prepares young people for success in schools.
