Specialty Classes: Yates Field House: Campus Recreation Center

Group Fitness Instructor Training (GFIT)

Learn the practical and theoretical information necessary to instruct group fitness classes. Class participants should have some fitness background, excellent people skills, and a willingness to teach large groups of people. Through lectures and practical lessons, this course prepares students to take a national certification exam such as the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Upon successful course completion, participants become eligible to apply as a Group Fitness Instructor at Yates Field House.

Course runs each fall semester.  The Fall 2008 course will meet on Wednesdays from 7:15-9:00pm beginning September 10.

Cost: $150 student-members; $175 non-student members; $195 non-members, includes textbook and supplemental materials.

Register in the Yates main office starting July 23, 2008!

Personal Trainers Course (PTC)

Learn the practical and theoretical information necessary to design and instruct clients in proper weight lifting techiniques, cardiovascular fitness practices, flexibility training, and fitness assessment.  Class participants should have some fitness background, excellent people skills, and a willingness to teach people of all ages about health and fitness in a one-on-one situation.  Through lectures and practical lessons, this course prepares students to take a national certification exam such as the American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).  Upon successful course completion, partipants become eligible to apply as a personal trainer at Yates Field House.

Course runs each spring semester.

Cost:  $150 student-members; $175 non-student members; $195 non-members, includes ACE textbook and supplemental materials.