Institute of Fitness Ghana

What You’ll Learn

What You’ll Learn

Enrolling in this course is the perfect way to expand your qualifications and prepare for a successful, rewarding career as a group fitness instructor. This course will equip you with all the skills to train clients in a gym or even become your own boss as an independent group fitness trainer. From the moment you graduate, you’ll have a competitive edge over others in the field, because you’ll have a deeper understanding of the science behind fitness and training principles.

Boost your client base and revenue by training more people.
Design exercise programs that help successfully train all participants in a group training session.

Why Become a Group Personal Training Specialist?

How to design, choreograph and lead a group fitness class.

Training on modalities, including: strength and resistance, hiit and interval, boot camp, yoga, cycle and more.

Essentials of exercise and physiology.

Foundations of nutrition and healthy eating.

How to adapt for special populations, like pregnant and senior participants.

Business skills and professional responsibilities.

Curriculum

Module 1: The Group Fitness Industry

Learn about the state of health and fitness today. This understanding will provide insight into why your pursuit of a career in fitness with the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) will help you become so influential in improving the lives of others. You will also explore AFAA’s history with group fitness, and our foundation of evidence-based practice.

Module 2: Foundations of Exercise Science

Helping others reach their fitness goals requires the knowledge to analyze the basics of human movement thoroughly. Biomechanics and the interactions of the muscle action spectrum provide you with the language of exercise science and a foundational understanding of the human body.

Module 3: The Human Movement System

Armed with the basics of biomechanics, you can now begin to learn the functions of the Human Movement System (also referred to as the kinetic chain). The kinetic chain is comprised of three different, yet intimately interwoven, systems that allow our bodies to move. The knowledge related to these systems and their interactions will help you guide the individuals you work with to move safely and effectively.

Module 4: Integrated Fitness

Integrated fitness is the foundation for the successful development of any fitness program, combining multiple types of exercise to help participants achieve their goals. Through the application of the various components of integrated fitness, you can design safer, more effective fitness classes.

Module 5: Teaching Basics

Using the principles of integrated fitness, you may now begin to piece together the five components of a workout for a unified class flow. Through an in-depth exploration of each of the five components (intro, movement prep, the body of the workout, transition, and outro), you can identify the various considerations for the most popular formats, including training intensities and appropriate exercise selection.

Module 6: Teaching: Multi-training and Exercise Technique

One precious resource for an aspiring Group Fitness Instructor is a vast inventory of exercises that might be useful across multiple formats. Additionally, instructors should be familiar with the appropriate technique for each exercise they offer, as well as be prepared to offer modifications to accommodate participants’ needs.

Module 7: Class Planning and Preparation

After understanding integrated fitness, the components of a workout, and appropriate exercises across popular formats, instructors can apply their knowledge in the classroom. Thoughtful class planning allows instructors the opportunity to refine the intended outcomes of their classes by selecting elements such as music, equipment, and movement options to best suit their intended goals.

Module 8: Adapting to Class Dynamics

Instructors must do more than simply plan for their classes. They must also be prepared to encounter unexpected variables the day-of. Knowing how to respond to numerous situations, from surprise visitors to medical emergencies, will help you in your efforts to provide a safe and inclusive experience for everyone. Diligent classroom set-up can help avert complications before they begin.

Module 9: Communication and Learning

While in-depth knowledge of proper exercise execution and workout design is essential for all Group Fitness Instructors, the test of a genuinely successful instructor lies in connecting with participants through their preferred learning styles and active cueing. Generally speaking, the best way to connect with participants is by providing participant-centered instruction that acknowledges individual needs while still serving the group.

Module 10: Inclusive Instruction for Special Populations

Participant-centered instruction requires an understanding of the various levels of conditioning that may affect an individual’s performance in a group workout. By understanding the various considerations and modifications available, you can provide support for every participant without singling them out or sacrificing the quality of a workout.

Module 11: Class Engagement and Motivation

Effective instructors do more than offer safe movement experiences. They connect with their participants, which engages and motivates them to continue returning time and time again. By motivating every participant in a way that empowers them to meet their goals, you’ll build value for your participants.

Module 12: Professional and Legal Responsibilities

As with any career, there are legal, ethical, and professional expectations for certified Group Fitness Instructors. Included in these expectations is the need for continued educational and experiential development, as well as methods for self-care to help you sustain and thrive.

Module 13: Nutrition

Achieving optimal health and fitness goes beyond human movement, it also encompasses nutrition. Nutrition is an evolving and quickly changing science. As new research is conducted, new information provides fresh insights that may influence the work you do as a Group Fitness Instructor. This module will provide you the basic nutritional information you will need for discussions with participants, as well as to benefit your health and well-being.

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How does training from the comfort of your own home sound? Learn how to train and manage clients virtually. Learn everything from setting up equipment, creating digital programs, taking payments and more! Course includes 5 in-depth lessons, a 10-part video series, and more.

FAQs

The exam is valid for 180 days (about 6 months) from your date of purchase. You will have access to the course content for 365 days from your date of purchase and as long as your account stays in good financial standing. This is particularly helpful so you can refer back to the content while you’re first starting out as an instructor.

The course is completely self-paced. You have 180 days to take the final exam from the date of purchase. Many students may complete the course in as little as 6 to 8 weeks. Exact times will vary depending on the student, prior experience and dedication to the material.

To support AFAA’s commitment to protecting health and safety, the AFAA-GFI certification must be recertified every two (2) years.

In order to recertify, you must complete 15 CEUs (continuing education units) as well as maintain a current CPR and AED certifications (worth 2 CEUs). CEUs ensure you’re current with best-practice guidelines, plus they will expand your knowledge, skills, and abilities in key areas. To start the recertification process, please visit AFAA’s recertification page.

You do not need prior experience before taking the GFI course. To sit for the exam, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and you must have current Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification.

Why Choose US

As the gold standard in the fitness certification and specializations, IFG knows how to build successful fitness professionals. That’s because we create our certifications and specializations on the latest methods and evidence-based research from leading experts. 

The Group Personal Training Specialization is no different. It will give you the necessary skills to train small groups while increasing your client roster and paycheck. As part of the IFG family, we’ll help you fuel your passion for fitness while helping you build an even stronger career. Start changing more lives all at once with the Group Personal Trainer Specialization.

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