How to design, choreograph and teach a group fitness class.
Essentials of exercise and physiology.
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For over 35 years, AFAA® has provided generations of instructors with practical skills and hands-on experience needed to inspire and motivate the world to move toward happier and healthier lives.
How to design, choreograph and teach a group fitness class.
Essentials of exercise and physiology.
Training on modalities, aquatic exercise, kick-boxing, circuit training, dance, yoga and pilates.
Foundations of nutrition and weight management.
How to adapt for special populations, like pregnant and senior participants.
Business skills and professional responsibilities.
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification (AFAA GFI) is built on the foundation of AFAA’s reputation as a leader and innovator of group-based fitness. Not only will AFAA’s new course provide for all of the necessary entry-level skills to become an in-demand instructor, it will inform instructors about the format-specific classes and help instructors navigate various career paths within the fitness industry. The AFAA Group Fitness Instructor course provides real-life application to specific exercise formats, examples of cueing, communication, and instruction. As you progress through the AFAA Group Fitness Instructor programme, you will work towards achieving competency in the following areas:
During the course students will demonstrate proficiency in the following performance domains:
During the 2-day training the following topics will be covered either through class lectures, class activities, quizzes and/or independent study: