Group Exercise 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...
This program prepares you to take the ACSM's certification exam. This course elaborates on all major aspects of preventative rehabilitation and fitness programs. We provide students with the information necessary to address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) set forth by ACSM. The contributions of experts in the field are featured, showcasing their expertise in physiology, kinesiology, fitness, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and epidemiology. The content of this course comprises both theoretical and practical physiological concepts, with related examples of exercise testing, training, and programming.
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
Physical Activity and Preexercise Evaluation
Physical Activity and Fitness Terminology
Public Health Perspectives
Sedentary Behavior and Health
Health Benefits of Improving Muscular Fitness
Exercise-Related Cardiac Events in Adults
Preparticipation Health Screening
Screening Algorithm
Medical Fitness Facilities
Preexercise Evaluation
Physical Examination and Laboratory Tests
Group Exercise Instructor Module 2
Clinical Exercise Testing and Interpretation
Indications for a Clinical Exercise Test
Conducting the Clinical Exercise Test
Monitoring and Test Termination
Heart Rate Response
Electrocardiogram
Exercise Capacity
Interpreting the Clinical Exercise Test
Diagnostic Value of Exercise Testing for the Detection of Ischemic Heart Disease
Clinical Exercise Tests with Imaging
Field Walking Tests
Group Exercise Instructor Module 3
General Principles of Exercise Population
Principles of Exercise Prescription
Components of the Exercise Training Session
Aerobic Exercise
Muscular Fitness
Flexibility Exercise (Stretching)
Neuromotor Exercise
Sedentary Behavior and Brief Activity Breaks
Exercise Program Supervision
Group Exercise Instructor Module 4
Exercise Prescription for Healthy Populations with Special Considerations
Child and Adolescents
Low Back Pain
Older Adults
Pregnancy
Exercise Testing
Exercise Prescription
Special Considerations
Group Exercise Instructor Module 5
Environmental Considerations for Exercise Prescription
Exercise in High-Altitude Environments
Medical Considerations
Rapid Ascent
Exercise in Cold Environments
Clothing Considerations
Cold Injuries
Exercise in Hot Environments
Exertional Heat Illnesses
Group Exercise Instructor Module 6
Exercise for Cardiac, Peripheral, Cerebrovascular, and Pulmonary Diseases
Cardiac Diseases
Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
Patients with Heart Failure
Exercise Prescription for Patients with a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
Exercise Training for Return to Work
Pulmonary Diseases
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Group Exercise Instructor Module 7
Exercise for Metabolic Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Diabetes Mellitus
Benefits of Regular Physical Activity for Diabetes
Dyslipidemia
Hypertension
Metabolic Syndrome
Overweight and Obesity
Bariatric Surgery
Group Exercise Instructor Module 8
Populations with Other Chronic Diseases and Health Conditions
Arthritis
Cancer
Fibromyalgia
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Kidney Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Osteoporosis
Parkinson Disease
Spinal Cord Injury
Group Exercise Instructor Module 9
Brain Health and Brain-Related Disorders
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Alzheimer’s Disease
Anxiety and Depression
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Intellectual Disability and Down Syndrome
Parkinson’s Disease
Group Exercise Instructor Module 10
Behavioral Theories and Strategies for Promoting Exercise
Exercise Prescription
Theoretical Foundations for Understanding Exercise Behavior
Decreasing Barriers to Physical Activity
Cognitive and Behavioral Strategies for Increasing Physical Activity Behavior
Exercise Adoption and Adherence
Special Populations
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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!**
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nternet 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
Upon successful completion of our Group Exercise Instructor Level 1 and Level 2 courses, students will be prepared to sit for the ACSM national certification exam to become a Certified Group Exercise Instructor.
** Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
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