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Aerobics & Fitness Association of America

Learn from the pros!

AFAA is the world's largest fitness and Telefitness educator, having issued more than 250,000 certifications in personal training and group fitness instruction in a variety of formats. AFAA also offers specialty workshops including Practical Yoga Instructor Training, Kickboxing, Practical Pilates, and more.

University Recreation is proud to host some of these high quality workshops and certification exams. Events are open to anyone interested in taking their fitness experience to the next level either as a hobby or career.

Workshops come with a one-year AFAA membership (or membership extension) and subscription to American Fitness magazine and supporting materials such as a workshop manual or study guide.

Events @ APSU...

Personal Trainer Certification

 * Register before February 1! Since APSU University Recreation is an institutional member of the NIRSA, our patrons are eligible for a 30% discount off of standard registration fees. In order to receive this discount, patrons must sign up with University Recreation in advance. Provide your name, address, phone number and email address to Lauren Wilkinson (931.221.6974). Participants are still required to register and pay for each event through AFAA.

April 5-7
Fri. 1-9 pm
Sat. & Sun. 8 am-6 pm 

This three-day certification workshop includes lectures, practical demonstration, written and practical exams over the key topics to work one-on-one with exercise clients to provide safe, effective and fun fitness programs.
Includes study guide.
Early registration & pre-study are required.
Weightroom/weight training experience is strongly recommended.

 The recommended text, Personal Fitness Training: Theory & Practice ($69 + shipping), and other materials are available through AFAA as well.

 

 

Indoor Cycling
Workshop		Practical Skills & ChoreographyPrimary Group Exercise
Certification

Fall 2013

Fall 2013

Fall 2013

This three-day certification workshop includes lectures, practical demonstration, written and practical exams over the key topic areas to instruct a safe, effective and fun indoor cycling class.
Includes study guide.
Early registration & pre-study are required.

This intensive one-day workshop focuses on practical techniques for teaching group exercise classes with an emphasis on skills for successful classes that build confidence.

The day starts with a review of AFAA's Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines, anatomy, exercise science, exercise evaluation and exam criteria, and concludes with practical and written exams.

 * Register before deadline - TBD! Since APSU University Recreation is an institutional member of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), our patrons are eligible for a 30% discount off of standard registration fees. In order to receive this discount, patrons must sign up with University Recreation in advance. Provide your name, address, phone number and email address to Lauren Wilkinson (931.221.6974). Participants are still required to register and pay for each event through AFAA.

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