AFAA Group Exercise: The Practical Way

This online video workshop focuses on practical techniques for teaching group exercise classes. No matter what format a fitness instructor is teaching, the skills inherent for overall successful group instruction remain the same. AFAA Group Exercise: The Practical Way™ focuses on what it takes to be an effective, safe, and outstanding group exercise instructor. Participants will experience a variety of exercise modalities and will learn practical techniques for teaching a variety of group exercise classes successfully and with confidence.

The course includes:

• Online course materials
• Downloadable workbook
• Online supporting video
• Final online exam

Course Content:

The AFAA Group Exercise: The Practical Way Online course looks at 12 key components in leading a group exercise class:

• Leadership and preparation
• Exercise selection, evaluation and modification
• Class formats
• Warm-up
• Cueing
• Music usage, selection and speed
• Cardiorespiratory training
• Instructor orientation
• Resistance training
• Flexibility training
• Class wrap-up

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of AFAA’s Group Exercise: The Practical Way, you will be able to:

• Identify and understand group leadership responsibilities, and apply knowledge of the general components of a group exercise session to create effective group exercise classes.
• Apply exercise selection, evaluation, and modification techniques utilizing the AFAA 5 QuestionsTM and Exercise Continuum.
• Design, demonstrate, and lead safe and effective warm-ups for a variety of group exercise modalities.
• Apply appropriate exercise guidelines, methods, and proper movement execution for cardiorespiratory, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility training in order to create a variety of effective group exercise classes.
• Integrate the areas of instructional technique, cueing, and music usage within a group exercise class setting.
• Incorporate professionalism in your practice by following the AFAA Code of Ethics and related legal guidelines.

Exam Format:

• Online multiple choice exam
• 15 questions
• 3 attempts at the exam
• 70% passing score
• 90 minute time limit
• 365 days to complete

CEUs: AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7)

Remarks: All online material can only be accessed using desktop or laptop computer. iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone or Android devices are not supported.