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. This course covers social aspects, class design, instruction concepts, and techniques for leading group exercise.
NZ$1,225
inc GST
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NZ$1,225
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Deliver effective group fitness classes
Develop skills to structure and lead dynamic, purposeful group exercise classes.
Apply group exercise concepts
Understand and incorporate the social, instructional, and class design aspects of group fitness instruction.
What You're Signing Up For
This short course provides students with the foundation and practical abilities to professionally instruct various group fitness classes. Emphasis is placed on social dynamics, class design, instruction theories, and group exercise modalities such as music-based, indoor cycling, and resistance training. Attendees will participate in hands-on workshops, learn essential choreography and equipment set-up, and develop their leadership as group exercise instructors. Recognition is aligned with Exercise New Zealand and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) upon successful completion of this course and its prerequisite.
Course Content
- Social qualities of group exercise
- Instruction concepts
- Components of group exercise
- Choreography, equipment set-up, basic techniques
- Music-based group exercise modalities
- Indoor cycling techniques
- Resistance training for groups
What you need to know first
Certificate of Proficiency in Fitness Foundations
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