Skills and interests (health trainer)
Find out more about the particular skills and interests needed by health trainers.
As a health trainer, you’ll have knowledge of, and an interest in things that help people to stay healthy and you’ll enjoy working closely with people.
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Examples of some of the particular skills and qualities you’ll need as a health trainer include:
- good verbal and written communication skills
- active listening skills
- empathy, respect, tact, and a non-judgemental, persuasive, reassuring approach
- positivity and a supportive and motivating approach
- respect for client confidentiality
- knowledge of your own limitations, when to ask for support, and when to refer a client to other specialist services or professionals
- good time-management and planning skills
- ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- IT and keyboard skills
Health Trainers have skills and knowledge primarily at level 4 of the Skills for Health Career Framework.
You might also find it helpful to take a look at our career planning section to think more about what skills and qualities you have to offer.