YMCA Health & Well-Being Certifications

(Instructor Level)
HW200I
Number of hours: 8

Manual: ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual (1-890720-01-1), $41.95.

This course is designed to train staff members in the basics of conducting all varieties of group exercise classes. Course content includes the practical application of cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular exercise science, leadership and teaching skills for group exercise instructors, behavior modification and motivation information, and a practical session on general exercise selection and execution. This course is the required prerequisite for all other courses in the YMCA of the USA Health and Well-being Group Exercise track.

Expiration date:

• Three years (renewal requires 15 hours of continuing education credits and completion of a certification renewal form)

Prerequisites:

• Current CPR
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles certification
• Before the course, read the ACE Group Fitness Instructor

Bring:

• Proof of prerequisite certifications.
   

  Group Ex

  • Subbing Procedure
  • Membership
  • Pay and Recognition Levels
  • Low Attendance
   

Class Downloads:
foundationsGroupExReg.pdf