Group Fitness Instructor Training

Monica Anne Smullen

Kelsey Jaros

Andrew Obenrader

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Introduction

The purpose of the Group Fitness Instructor Training Program is to

train efficient Fitness Instructors by providing you the knowledge and

tools to properly run a group fitness class at West Chester University.

This training program presents you with specific skills and tips on how

to be the most effective Fitness Trainer you can possibly be! Not only is

the training program designed around performance, it also provides you

with the proper policies and procedures, as well as safety certifications

needed.

Training Objectives

Group Fitness Instructors should be able to do the following after the

completion of the Group Fitness Instructor Training Program:

- Maintain a positive attitude and keep students motivated

throughout the class by continually encouraging and interacting

with students, while following proper class procedures.

- Enforce important policies and procedures at the Recreation

Center in and outside of class, such as dress code, locking up,

substitution, absences, quitting, etc.

- Maintain requirements for being a West Chester Group Fitness

Instructor, such as being nationally certified, obtaining proper

safety certifications, and furthering education outside of the

program.

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Training Overview

National Certifications

Furthering Education

Safety Certifications

What makes a good Group Fitness Instructor

Connection with Participants

Motivation

Skills

Conducting Class Procedures

Arrival and Starting Class

During Class

After Class

Evaluations

Important Policies and Procedures

Music and Equipment

Dress Code

Keys and Locking

Substitution, Absences, and Quitting

Violations and Disciplinary Action

Rewards

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Instructional Training Model

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Instructional Training Model

Specification of Content and Objectives Determined Group Fitness Instructor Objectives:

- Maintain positive attitude/motivate students - Follow important policies and procedures - Maintain requirements for being Group Fitness Instructor

Measurement of Entering Behaviors Identify skills and abilities needed to be a Group Fitness Instructor:

- Motivation techniques - Positive leadership skills - Nationally certification for particular class

Determination of Strategies, Organization of Groups, Allocation of Time and Space, and Selection of Resources

- Develop where and how to do training - How long training will take place - What resources are available that we can use for the training?

Evaluation and Feedback Group Fitness Instructors will be evaluated once a semester and given feedback. They will be evaluated on:

- Personal Appearance - Introduction to class

- Expertise of Specified Certification - Performance