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Group Exercise Instructor Level 1 contains essential information for students who are interested in developing their skills in creating an effective group exercise class. In a group fitness class, you can reach a large number of participants while providing a safe and fun environment. This course provides an introduction to the profession along with learning how to develop in person and virtual classes, the basics of class set-up, how to choose music, aspects of leadership, client motivation, and nutrition guidelines. You will also learn how to establish goals for clients, assess strength, and create exercise modifications to keep everyone safe and healthy.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify aspects of both the instructor and participant in a group exercise course
- Recall the fundamentals of class design and exercise program development
- Recognize features of participant motivation and instruction
- Describe elements of leadership and professional responsibilities
- Define aspects of nutrition guidelines and special conditioning
Group Exercise Instructor Module 1
Introduction to Group Exercise
- Profile of a Group Exercise Instructor
- Education and Credentials
- Expectations
- Types of Working Environments
- Common Categories of Employment
- Job Market
- Basic Exercise Physiology
- Applied Kinesiology
Group Exercise Instructor Module 2
Class Design
- General Participant Screening
- Goal/Purpose and Objective of the Class
- Choreography/Exercises
- Type of Space
- Available Equipment
- Music
- Teaching and Learning Styles
- Group Exercise Formats
- Combined Conditioning
- Dance Fitness Classes
- Specialty Classes
Group Exercise Instructor Module 3
Exercise Intensity and Music
- Exercise Intensity and Modifications
- Monitoring Methods and Limitations
- Assessing Readiness for Exercise
- How to Challenge Participants of all Levels
- The Role of Music and Choreography
- Class Format and Elements
- Benefits of Music in Class Design
Group Exercise Instructor Module 4
Virtual Classes and Leadership
- Necessity of Live Stream Classes
- Pre-class Production
- Setup and Accessories
- On-Demand Videos
- Setup and Accessories
- Waivers and Liability Insurance
- Preparation and Rehearsal
- Group Dynamics
- Group Cohesion
- Understanding Process of Learning
- Safe Strategies for Resolving Conflict
- Conflicts Among Staff
Group Exercise Instructor Module 5
Instruction Motivation and Nutrition Guidelines
- Hospitality in the Group Exercise Industry
- Creating a Warm Group Exercise Environment
- Influencers of Exercise Participant and Adherence
- Understanding Motivation and the Theories of Human Behavior
- Understanding How Behavior Affects Physical Activity
- Motivational Readiness to Change
- Recommended Nutrition Resources
- Basic Principles of Nutrition and Weight Management
- Energy, Metabolism, and Weight Management
- Food Labels and Nutrition
- Sports Nutrition
Group Exercise Instructor Module 6
Instruction
- Space Evaluation and Safety
- Class Setup
- Welcoming Environment
- Expectation/Goal
- Ground Rules
- Cueing and Communication Connection
- The Key to Feedback
Group Exercise Instructor Module 7
Professional Responsibilities
- Special Conditions
- Pregnancy
- Hypertension
- Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Arthritis
- Potential Areas of Professional Liability
- Risk Management Strategies
- History of Group Exercise
- Benefits of Group Exercise
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
