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Group Exercise Certification

So, you are interested in inspiring others through fitness and need to take the next step?  It's time to step up and lead the pack at a TTU certified group fitness instructor. The Raider Fitness Institute will teach you how to start your journey in the fitness world by becoming an Athletics Fitness Association of America (AFAA) certified group fitness instructor.  No experience is required. This is an 11 week course taught at Texas Tech Rec Sports and will cover topics like:

• Practical Experience in the following formats:
  • Step, Kickboxing, Strength, Cycle, Core, Intervals, Yoga, Pilates, Barre and Water

• Cueing/Inclusive Language Training
• Soft Skills Training
• Social Media Training

Cost:

$250 ( includes 50% Student/University Discount) The course includes:

• AFAA Certification Exam and 1 Retake
• Digital Textbook & Hardcopy
• Online Lectures and Videos
• Certification exam preparation
• Anatomy and physiology
• Kinesiology of human movement
• Special Populations
• How to design and choreography a fitness class
• Training on modalities
• Foundations of nutrition and weight management
• Business & Communications
• Fitness business administration
• Group Fitness Practical Manual
• 32-Count Music
• Group Fitness Website for additional video resources
• Performance review evaluation from experienced fitness professional through video and peer to peer

Additional Information:

AFAA Information and Interest Form

 Online Registration:

Register online at https://register.recsports.ttu.edu

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