MANAGEMENT OF FITNESS AND HEALTH CENTRES FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY

Abstract

The changing lifestyles and the general awareness on the importance of healthy living in modern day Nigerian societies have suggested more needs and demands for appropriate settings to actualize optimal fitness for the body. Various centres are being established for this purpose but for efficiency in meeting the objective of their establishment, these centres must be effectively managed. This paper aims to fulfill this gap and suggests a pragmatic approach to managing health and fitness centres. The basic requirements for the operation of a fitness and health centre are examined to identify ways and strategies of managing and supervising fitness and health centres effectively. It examined steps for setting up clientele services mainly for effective service delivery; organogram for the operation of good management; typical rules and regulations; identified the constraints involved; and made provision for typical personnel that will drive the management of the fitness and health centres with a view to maximizing financial benefits offered in present day awareness of seeking wellness, healthy lifestyles, and longevity.