Certificate of Proficiency in Group Exercise Instruction
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AUT
Gain the knowledge and practical skills to instruct a purposeful and dynamic group fitness class, covering social aspects, class design, instruction concepts, and components of group exercise.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
North Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 4 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Understand group exercise dynamics
Develop knowledge of the social and group-related aspects relevant to instructing fitness classes.
Design and instruct group fitness classes
Gain skills to develop class designs, use instruction concepts, and deliver purposeful, dynamic group fitness sessions.
Demonstrate proficiency in multiple group exercise modalities
Learn basic techniques and instruction for music-based classes, indoor cycling, and resistance training sessions.
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides the foundation for instructing group fitness classes. Students learn about the social dynamics of group exercise, how to design and instruct effective classes, and develop proficiency in techniques used for music-based, indoor cycling, and resistance training group modalities. The course is suitable for aspiring group exercise instructors and provides recognition aligned with Exercise New Zealand and REPs upon completion alongside a prerequisite foundation course.
Course Content
- Social qualities of group exercise
- Instruction concepts
- Components of group exercise
- Choreography
- Equipment set-up
- Basic techniques for music-based group training
- Indoor cycling modality
- Resistance training modality
What you need to know first
Certificate of Proficiency in Fitness Foundations (or equivalent knowledge in anatomy and physiology)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Fitness
Recreation
Sport
Future employment opportunities might be
Group exercise instructor
Fitness instructor