ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification (Voucher Included)
The ACE fitness certification course will provide you with the latest instructional techniques, coaching skills, and leadership strategies that are necessary to deliver effective and enjoyable classes of all types. You will explore behavior-change coaching strategies, anatomy and movement science, exercise programming, class design, cueing techniques, music integration, and equipment use. You will also master leadership skills, how to lead a class, and inspire participant engagement, while...
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ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification (Voucher Included)
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES1150
What you will learn
- Group fitness fundamentals
- Preparation and design for group fitness classes
- Elements of leading group fitness classes
- Professional and legal Considerations
- ACE Mover Method, the ACE RRAMP Approach, the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model fundamentals
How you will benefit
- Learn online and at your own pace
- Build in-demand skills needed to teach and lead group fitness classes of all types
- Put your knowledge into action and gain practical experience through interactive learning activities, assessments, and practice exams
- Develop the coaching, communication, and leadership skills needed to engage and motivate participants
- Prepare for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Exam and a successful career in the health and fitness industry
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 3 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 25 course hours
Instructors & Support
ACE Fitness
This is a self-study course with no instructor facilitation. Students will have access to live Q&A webinars, an open forum where participants can ask questions as needed.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, there are prerequisites to registering for the NCCA-accredited Certification Exam.
Certification Requirements:
To register for the Certification Exam:
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must hold a current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate with hands-on (in-person or virtual) skills check.*
- You must have completed high school (or the equivalent)
*CPR and AED are both required in the U.S. and Canada. Candidates outside the U.S. and Canada are required to hold only current CPR due to differing laws regarding AED use by non-medical professionals in some countries. Candidates taking an ACE exam via computer-based testing must hold a current CPR/AED certificate prior to registration.
To renew your Certification:
- Complete at least 20 hours of ACE-approved CECs (2.0 CECs) every two years.
- Renew your cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate(s), which must include a hands on (in-person or virtual) skills check. You must be current at time of renewal. *AED only required in USA and Canada.
- Submit your renewal online with appropriate renewal payment prior to the expiration date for the certification.
For complete details about renewing your NCCA-accredited ACE Certification, download our Certification and Renewal Handbook.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 11 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Office or equivalent (not included in enrollment).
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.
- ACE The Exercise Professional's Guide to Group Fitness Instruction (eBook)
More About
About Certification: American Council on Exercise (ACE)
The mission of the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is simple: Get people moving. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health through lifestyle changes, especially physical activity. ACE certifies thousands of professionals in the health and fitness industry every year, and also provides resources, support, and continuing education for both certified specialists and those seeking to become certified. If you're looking to advance your career prospects in the field of health and fitness, a course certified by ACE is an excellent first step on the path to success.