Career Details

Group Exercise Instructor

Description

This course is the best way to advance your career as a group exercise instructor. Learn muscular anatomy, how to teach a one hour group exercise class that will include a warm-up, cardiorespiratory section (low-high), sculpting, cool-down and stretch, and more.

Certifying Organization

National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Step Certification

Certifying Organization

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Personal Fitness Trainer

Certifying Organization

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Certifying Organization

National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certification Commission

Type

C - Specialty

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