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Work History
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Certification
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Yeongjun Park

Sydney,New South Wales

Summary

Psychology student and performance-driven gym athlete with hands-on experience supporting beginners and older adults in safe exercise routines. Skilled at building confidence, communicating calmly, and helping members develop sustainable habits. Passionate about creating welcoming gym environments where people feel capable, and respected.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Training Support

UNSW Fitness Centre, Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales
10.2024 - Current
  • Helped beginners overcome gym intimidation and learn proper etiquette around weights and machines.
  • Designed simple routines adapted to schedule, stress, or previous injuries.
  • Supported peers in improving attendance from inconsistent sessions → 4–5 times per week.
  • Focused on foundational stability, tempo control, and gradual progression.
  • Provided emotional reassurance during frustration, plateaus, and fear of judgement.

Independent Performance Project

Strength & Hypertrophy
Sydney, NSW
04.2023 - Current
  • Built a structured 6-day training system (Push / Back / Legs + load cycling).
  • Improved performance measurably:
    Pull-ups: ~8 reps → 20+ reps
    Dips: ~25 reps → 55+ reps
    Body fat: ~16% → ~13% while increasing lean mass
  • Implemented progressive overload, deload cycles, and recovery adjustments based on fatigue, sleep, and stress.
  • Maintained training logs and used feedback to modify tempo, rest timing, and set volume.

Senior Exercise Support Intern

Major Fitness
Busan, Gyeongsangnamdo
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Assisted elderly participants (ages 60–80+) in low-impact mobility, balance, and flexibility programs.
  • Helped individuals with knee/back pain, arthritis, and limited range of motion safely adapt exercises.
  • Guided proper posture using chairs, elastic bands, and controlled tempo to prevent discomfort.
  • Observed fatigue signals and recommended rest to reduce risk of injury.
  • Encouraged consistency in attendance and comfort during group sessions.

Core strengths gained: patience, clear instruction, safety awareness, respectful member interaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science

University of New South Wales
Sydney, New South Wales, NSW
03-2027

Skills

  • Beginner support and routine onboarding
  • Empathetic communication and member reassurance
  • Group training assistance and equipment guidance
  • Injury-aware movement modification
  • Safety and hygiene management in shared gym spaces
  • Motivation through realistic, sustainable goal-setting
  • Consistency and independent work habits
  • Basic exercise instruction (warm-up / bodyweight / mobility)

Languages

English
Professional
Korean
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

Korean Life sports instructor License

Affiliations

Assisted elderly participants (approx. 12–20 individuals per session) in low-intensity exercise programs focused on mobility, flexibility, and balance.

Timeline

Peer Training Support

UNSW Fitness Centre, Sydney
10.2024 - Current

Independent Performance Project

Strength & Hypertrophy
04.2023 - Current

Senior Exercise Support Intern

Major Fitness
11.2022 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science

University of New South Wales
Yeongjun Park