California Legislation to License Trainers
There is discussion going on in Sacramento right now regarding proposals regarding creating some sort of body to regulate and license personal trainers.
The State Senate recently passed this:
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The Senate also was divided on a measure to protect people who hire personal trainers.
"I was amazed that virtually anyone can call themselves a personal trainer, regardless of their education or lack thereof," said Sen. Ron Calderon (D-Montebello), author of SB 374. "People who train improperly can be injured for life."
The measure would prohibit people from representing themselves as personal trainers without certification from a recognized national group or a bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, fitness science or a closely related field.
Hollingsworth said the proposal would merely create red tape that could make it hard for people to find personal trainers in the future.
"This type of thing creates a scarcity," Hollingsworth said. "There's little evidence that we need this bill."
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Any opinions on if this should be done?
Who should have a seat at the table?
What should constitute someone as being qualified to be licensed?
http://www.statesurge.com/bills/498065-sb374-california
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