Covers content and skills necessary to become effective, credentialed group fitness instructors, and to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor Exam. Examines strategies for leading a variety of fitness classes effectively, ensuring participant safety and enjoyment. Explores different class formats, such as: cardio, strength, specialty, and mind-body classes.
See also
- Degree Requirements for Health Sciences and Wellness programs
- Course descriptions in the LCC Catalog
- Distribution lists in the LCC Catalog
Important: Many course sequences only begin in fall quarter. Check with your program advisor.
First Quarter
- PHED 285: Fitness Marketing (3 credits)
- HLTH 135: Food and Fitness (2 credits)
- HLTH 105: First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens (1 credit)
- PHED 120: Cross Training (2 credits)
- PHED 104: Pilates Stretch (1 credit), OR PHED 105: Pilates and Yoga (1 credit), OR PHED 106: Yoga for Beginners (1 credit)
- PHED 296: Group Fitness Instruction (3 credits)
1. Fitness Marketing
PHED 285 (3 credits)
2. Food and Fitness
HLTH 135 (2 credits)
3. First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens
HLTH 105 (1 credits)
4. Cross Training
PHED 120 (2 credits)
5. Pilates and Stretch, OR Pilates and Yoga, OR Yoga for Beginners
PHED 104 (1 credits), OR PHED 105 (1 credits), OR PHED 106 (1 credits)
6. Group Fitness Instruction
PHED 296 (3 credits)
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