Certified Group Exercise Instructor

Lesson 1
Module 1: Foundations of Group Exercise
Introduces the role and responsibilities of a group exercise instructor, including professional expectations, work environments, basic exercise physiology, kinesiology, and public health perspectives on physical activity and fitness.

Module 2: Class Design and Format
Covers participant screening, goal?oriented class planning, choreography and exercise selection, equipment use, music integration, teaching styles, and popular group exercise formats such as dance fitness, combined conditioning, and specialty classes.

Module 3: Exercise Intensity and Music Integration
Focuses on monitoring and modifying exercise intensity, assessing participant readiness, designing inclusive classes for all fitness levels, and effectively using music and choreography to enhance performance and engagement.

Module 4: Virtual Instruction and Leadership
Explores live streaming and on?demand class delivery, production setup, liability considerations, preparation and rehearsal, group dynamics, learning styles, and safe strategies for resolving participant and staff conflicts.

Module 5: Motivation, Communication, and Nutrition
Builds skills in participant motivation, behavior change theory, adherence strategies, hospitality, and creating welcoming environments. Introduces foundational nutrition principles, weight management, sports nutrition, and evaluating credible nutrition resources.

Module 6: Instructional Techniques and Safety
Emphasizes class setup, space evaluation, safety protocols, cueing, communication, feedback strategies, and creating professional, structured, and engaging group exercise experiences.

Module 7: Professional Responsibilities and Risk Management
Addresses special populations and conditions, legal and ethical responsibilities, professional liability, risk management strategies, and the history and benefits of group exercise.

Module 8: Clinical Exercise Concepts
Introduces clinical exercise testing, interpretation, cardiovascular and metabolic responses, assessment methods, and understanding exercise capacity and limitations in diverse populations.

Module 9: Exercise Prescription Across Populations
Covers principles of exercise prescription for healthy individuals and those with special considerations, including youth, older adults, pregnancy, environmental conditions, and lifestyle factors affecting physical activity.

Module 10: Exercise and Chronic Conditions
Provides guidance on exercise considerations for cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, neurological, and other chronic conditions, emphasizing safe adaptation, risk awareness, and inclusion.

Module 11: Behavioral Strategies and Adherence
Integrates behavior?change theories, strategies for overcoming barriers, promoting long?term exercise adoption, and supporting physical activity across diverse populations.