International Issues/Profiles Articles

problem solver Teaching in Other Countries: What Does It Take? Q: A: I would love to travel to other countries, teaching fitness classes as I go. I've heard of so many instructors who have done this that I know it is possible. But I'm not sure where to begin. What does it entail besides having experience, strong teaching skills and a good fitness knowledge base? I would be grateful for any advi...

Cultivating Cultural Sensitivity BY INGRID KNIGHT-COHEE, MS To be optimally effective, fitness professionals need to know how best to deal with clients from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Cultural diversity contributes to a rich and textured life experience. However, understanding people from other countries and cultures can create enormous challenges. Even when we are trying to be f...

FROM PRIMITIVE TO PRESENT TIMES, HOW F I T N E S S H A S E V O LV E D A N D C O M E O F A G E . As we enter the 21st century, one of the greatest accomplishments we can celebrate is our continuous pursuit of fitness since the beginning of humankind. Throughout prehistoric time, the quest for fitness was driven by a need to survive through the arduous tasks of hunting and gathering. Today, though n...