Animal trainers frequently:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk or run for long periods of time.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Bend or twist their body.
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• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

It is important for animal trainers to be able to:

• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
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• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for animal trainers to be able to:

• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
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• Determine the distance between objects.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Move arms and legs quickly.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
• Determine from which direction a sound came.
• While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.