Group Fitness Instructor Certificate

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Group Fitness Instructor prepares students to provide group instruction in fitness. Students acquire basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology and nutrition as it relates to weight management. They are trained in first aid, CPR, and AED, and learn to motivate students using a full range of instructional strategies.

Program Requirements

BIOL 108 Essentials of Anatomy Physiology 4 hrs transfer credit OR
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hrs transfer credit AND
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hrs transfer credit
FRESP 101 First Responder 3 hrs credit
PES 215 Group Fitness Instructor Training 3 hrs transfer credit
PES 230 Nutrition for Sports and Exercise 3 hrs transfer credit

Select one course from:

PE 105 Aerobics I 1 hr transfer credit
PE 106 Aerobics II 1 hr transfer cr
PE 107 Aerobics III 1 hr transfer cr
PE 108 Aerobics IV 1 hr transfer cr

Program Total: 14-18 credits

BIOL 221 and BIOL 222 are suggested for students pursuing bachelor’s degrees.