Start your fitness career on a strong foundation. This in-depth certification will give you the knowledge and skill to design and teach various training methods to suit the individual or groups. You will learn to use music as an effective instructional and motivational tool during a choreographed resistance-based programme and High Intensity Interval (HIIT) bootcamp session.
3 months (Online)
Online Learning
15 credits
The eta Group Exercise Instructor qualification is delivered through a hybrid learning model that combines structured online learning and self-study with practical, campus-based training. During practical sessions, students develop and demonstrate the skills required to plan, instruct and evaluate safe and effective group exercise classes. The programme is completed over approximately six weeks.
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to exercise training
• Design and instruct High Intensity and Resistance Based programmes to individuals and groups.
This course will give you the knowledge and skills to work as a Group Exercise Instructor (Resistance, HIIT and Bootcamp) in a range of fitness or leisure facilities. The course provides you with up to date and well-researched principles of exercise science along with practical learning that will provide you the knowledge and skills to take up work as a Group Exercise Instructor immediately.
Module 1:Â Anatomy and physiology for Exercise Instructors (ANIN). Unit Standard: Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Module 2:Â Exercise to Music: Resistance, HIIT (High Intensity Interval), and Bootcamp (EXRB). Unit Standard: Lead and instruct exercise programmes for individuals and groups to music.
There are no admission criteria to the programme but it is assumed that an applicant is able to: collect and use written information; communicate clearly with colleagues, clients or members of a facility; compile and write work-related reports.
Group Exercise Instructor
