Primary Group
Fitness Certification
For group exercise instructors whose
training and educational background has
prepared them to take the AFAA Primary Group
Exercise Certification exam. A review of
AFAA’s Basic Exercise Standards and
Guidelines, anatomy, exercise science,
exercise evaluation and exam criteria. The
day concludes with the practical and written
exams.
Sponsor: AFAA
Date: Sept. 13
Registration:
afaa.com; (800) 225-2322
Mechanics of Injury
Prevention Certification
This one-day workshop for Personal Fitness
Trainers (PFTs) and Group Fitness
Instructors is designed to address one of
the most important areas of knowledge
required by trainers today: the prevention
of injuries. You will experience a full day
addressing injury risk factors, types of
injuries, injury terminology, stages of
inflammation and repair, basic first aid
strategies, common muscle imbalances,
high-risk moves and exercise progression.
Sponsor: AFAA
Date: Sept. 14
Registration:
afaa.com; (800) 225-2322
Core Functional
Fitness Certification
Functional training is a complete system of
athletic development that focuses on
training the body the way it is used
throughout daily activities and within
sports and competition. This certification
will allow you to improve your client’s
total athleticism, enhance performance and
reduce injuries.
Sponsor: FiTOUR®
Date: Sept. 27
Registration:
fitour.com
Pilates Plus
Workshop
Learn to implement Pilates small props and
apparatuses such as the exercise bands,
Pilates rings and hand weights to take your
Pilates classes to the next level of core,
flexibility and integrated strength
training.
Sponsor: FiTOUR®
Date: Sept. 27
Registration:
fitour.com
Group Barbell
Certification
This FiTOUR® certification will provide you
with a working knowledge of the following
topics: Musculoskeletal anatomy, muscle
physiology and kinesiology, science and
guidelines for weight lifting, FitPump
equipment, lifting technique; music,
choreography and class format. Learn to
teach using barbells, plates, dumbbells and
exercise tubing.
Sponsor: FiTOUR®
Date: Sept. 28
Registration:
fitour.com
Primary Group
Fitness Certification
Get certified with the most thorough one-day
certification in the industry. Beginning
instructors with little or no experience
gain insight into the basics of teaching
group exercise.
Sponsor: NETA
Date: Oct. 4
Registration:
netafit.org; (800) 237-6242
Drums Alive™
Workshop
Enhance your instruction with this rhythmic
class format. Whether you are a new
instructor or a seasoned professional this
workshop is unlike any you have attended!
Come and have fun while learning creative
and dynamic movements through percussions of
this new high-energy dance and rhythm
program.
Sponsor: NETA
Date: Oct. 5
Registration:
netafit.org; (800) 237-6242
Personal Training
Certification
A three-day certification workshop including
lectures, practical demonstrations and
written and practical exams. Although this
course will help prepare you for both AFAA’s
Personal Fitness Trainer Certification and
the Personal Fitness Trainer National
Boards, successful completion of the course
does not guarantee you will pass either
examination.
Sponsor: AFAA
Date: Oct. 17 - 19
Registration:
afaa.com; (800) 225-2322
Spinning®
Certification
The ride of your life starts with Spinning®
Instructor Orientation, the world’s most
comprehensive and widely recognized indoor
cycling training program. In this nine-hour
workshop, you’ll explore Spinning®
biomechanics, bike setup and safety, gain
strong coaching skills and develop the
ability to craft unforgettable class
profiles by incorporating heart rate
training, the Spinning® Energy Zones™ and
visualization techniques. Spinning®
Orientation also includes a one-year
membership to our SPIN® program, which
entitles you to 15 - 20 percent off
Spinning® continuing education, apparel and
products.
Sponsor: Mad Dogg
Date: Nov. 1
Registration:
spinning.com; (800) 847-SPIN
Spinning®
Visualization Workshop
Learn to communicate more effectively with
descriptive images and metaphors to develop
greater energy, confidence, focus and
ability. Experience visualization and
language samples. Tap into your students’
senses with vivid imagery and emotions to
enhance their experience.
Sponsor: Mad Dogg
Date: Nov. 2
Registration:
spinning.com; (800) 847-SPIN
Creative Coaching
The purpose of the Creative Coaching
Strategies workshop is to provide you with
answers to your training questions so that
you can help students and clients achieve
better fitness. Participants will learn the
fundamentals of creating course designs for
Spinning® classes by using the four P’s:
population, purpose, planning and
progression. This workshop will also give
you creative ideas that you will be able to
use immediately in your Spinning® classes.
Sponsor: Mad Dogg
Date: Nov. 9
Registration:
spinning.com; (800) 847-SPIN
KickBoxing Skills
and Choreography
Learn how to format a KickBoxing class,
create choreographic combinations and cue
transitions. This one-day workshop is often
scheduled the day before a KickBoxing
Certification to give you the convenience of
practical training and certification in one
weekend.
Sponsor: AFAA
Date: Dec. 6
Registration:
afaa.com; (800) 225-2322
KickBoxing
Certification
This one-day workshop brings standards and
guidelines to today’s hottest workout. Apply
the principles of biomechanics, exercise
physiology and injury prevention to learn
the safe and effective way to lead dynamic
KickBoxing classes. Learn how to properly
throw a punch, techniques for kicks, use of
equipment, combination-building and more.
Sponsor: AFAA
Date: Dec. 7
Registration:
afaa.com; (800) 225-2322 |
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 Our
Group X Schedule includes all land-based
classes, Spinning®
and Water Aerobics.
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 Instructional
Classes are offered on two 6-week sessions,
consisting of a mix of instruction and skill
development.
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 Personal
training is a private, one-on-one session
with a certified trainer. A personal trainer
will design and implement a customized
exercise program based on your fitness
assessment, personal fitness goals and
specific needs.
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 Challenge
yourself in one of four special programs
being offered this semester that aim to
engage participants in the benefits of a
healthy lifestyle.
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 The
fitness assessment program provides a
comprehensive evaluation of your overall
fitness level that will enable you to better
understand where you are and where you can
be.
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 Our
on-site registered dietician will assess
your diet and assist individuals with the
nutrition goals.
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 The
Department of Recreational Services is
pleased to offer general relaxation,
therapeutic, sports and deep tissue massage.
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