GROUP FITNESS TRAINING

Course Overview:
Becoming a group fitness leader involves several transitions from an initial interest in fitness leadership to actually enrolling in courses and then to spending some time applying what you have learned-putting the theory into practice. The SPI Group Fitness Training course, accredited by EREPs and REPs UAE, is designed to facilitate such transition by providing the basic information and learning experiences necessary to become an effective group fitness instructor.

As such, leaders will gain knowledge in the field of health, fitness and lifestyle management, as well in group exercise instruction for teaching safe, enjoyable and effective Group Fitness classes. The first part of the course consists of basic instruction in the theories of fitness, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and weight management, and the second part emphasis on applications of fitness instruction, including group program design, use of music, choreography, leadership and group communication skills.

Course detailed description

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Section I: Basics of Group Fitness Training (GFT)

• Basic GFT moves
• Movement Techniques
• Music in GFT
• Phases of a typical GFT class: Warm up, Workout, Cool down & Stretching
• Session Planning & class time distribution
• Prevention of vocal injuries
• Teaching Mutli-Level Groups
• Precaution to prevent injury
• Styles of choreography
• Common concerns for GFT Instructors
• Teaching & practical application
• How to adapt exercise sessions for online training
• Motivation & Adherence to Exercise
• Putting it all together: the complete GFT class

Exercise Technique in Group Fitness Training (GFT)

• Proper exercise technique and Muscle Anatomy:
• Upper Back, Chest, Deltoid, Biceps, Triceps, Abs, Hip Flexors, Spinal Muscles, & Lower Body (Legs)

Section II: Fitness Training Core Knowledge

• Biomechanical terms in action
• Training for Health/Appearance/ Performance
• Wellness and components of Health
• SPI training model + Principles of training
• Stress management & well being

Anatomy & Exercise Physiology in relation to Group Fitness Training (GFT)

Skeletal and Muscular Anatomy

• Overview of skeletal system
• Overview of muscular system

Muscle Fibers and Motor Units

• Fiber types
• Muscle contraction

Energy Metabolism

• Energy systems and metabolic pathways
• Linking energy systems and muscle fibers

Cardiovascular System and Cardiac Adjustment to Exercise

• Cardio respiratory system
• Blood circulation
• Exercise and heart rate
• Problems with 220-age heart rate formula
• Sweating and different environments
• Proper use of heart rate and the determination of training intensity
• CV exercise prescription
• Exercise Intensity and fat use

Warm up, Cool down, and Flexibility

• Benefits of warm up and cool down
• Principles & methods of Stretching

Weight Training Program in Group Classes

• Weight training principles
• Weight training Exercise order
• Goal setting & Change
• Issues requiring referral

Nutrition

• Macronutrients and Micronutrients
• Carbohydrate, Protein & Fat
• Nutritional guidelines
• Water, vitamins & minerals

Motor Learning & Communication Skills

• Stages of skill learning
• Feedback and coaching skills
• Teaching progression

Delivery method: combination of online and Live (Gym) training

Duration: 3-4 hours/session; 1-2 sessions/week; for 2 months

30 CECs (16 CPDs)