Certificate of Proficiency in Group Exercise Instruction

Sport & Recreation

A course by

AUT

Gain the knowledge and practical skills to instruct a purposeful and dynamic group fitness class, covering social aspects, class design, instruction concepts, and components of group exercise.

NZ$950

inc GST

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This course starts anytime


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

North Campus, Auckland

It will take a total of 4 weeks

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Understand group exercise dynamics

Develop knowledge of the social and group-related aspects relevant to instructing fitness classes.

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Design and instruct group fitness classes

Gain skills to develop class designs, use instruction concepts, and deliver purposeful, dynamic group fitness sessions.

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Demonstrate proficiency in multiple group exercise modalities

Learn basic techniques and instruction for music-based classes, indoor cycling, and resistance training sessions.

What You're Signing Up For

This course provides the foundation for instructing group fitness classes. Students learn about the social dynamics of group exercise, how to design and instruct effective classes, and develop proficiency in techniques used for music-based, indoor cycling, and resistance training group modalities. The course is suitable for aspiring group exercise instructors and provides recognition aligned with Exercise New Zealand and REPs upon completion alongside a prerequisite foundation course.

Course Content

  • Social qualities of group exercise
  • Instruction concepts
  • Components of group exercise
  • Choreography
  • Equipment set-up
  • Basic techniques for music-based group training
  • Indoor cycling modality
  • Resistance training modality

What you need to know first

Certificate of Proficiency in Fitness Foundations (or equivalent knowledge in anatomy and physiology)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Fitness

  • Recreation

  • Sport

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Group exercise instructor

  • Fitness instructor