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Originally Posted by -G-
Hi there! I graduated in 1998, I failed the one time for the boards here and didn't take it again. I worked in the events and sales industry, and got hooked in boxing (as fitness) in 2002. Then put up a Boxing Gym in 2004.
If you're a licensed Physical Therapist here - might as well go some other country if you'll pursue it as a career. I'm doing well here with running a couple of businesses than being employed.
And Personal Trainers do well more here than PT's based here in The Philippines. I know there's a lot of room for growth here as a Personal TRainer. But I'm studying for the ACSM-CPT right now, because it has become more of a passion than anything else.
I was also thinking of taking the ACSM-HFI certification. But having a Personal Trainer certification here is more recognized.
It's been 10 years since I graduated and I thought that my brain would be a little rusty  But, surprisingly the review is turning out easier than expected. I'm planning to take the exam in November or December or when I feel and know that I'm ready. |
I guess the supply of PT's in the Philippines is just too abundant that salaries aren't great. I speak to a number of Filipino therapists here and they say the same thing. I'm surprised that being a CPT is that lucrative over there. According to my gf (Filipina), Filipinos do not believe in working out and spend their free time in the mall or eating.
PT and personal training compliment each other very well, so that prior knowledge should help with clients (assuming you didn't forget). PT school gave me a good knowledge base, but I do a lot of learning outside of the school setting. Even though you are not a PT, the continuing education never stops.....hope you pass and spread the idea of fitness over there. What type of clients do you get at your gym? Mothers or single people? Middle Class or Wealthy?