Learn to Teach Group Fitness - Spring 2010 session information

When:   February 15 - April 16: MWF 1:30-3:30 pm (8 weeks - does not meet week of Spring Break)

Where:  SRC Staff Conference Room (lecture), Small Gym (practical)

The Learn to Teach Group Exercise Instructor Training Program is held every Fall, Spring, and Summer.

About:

Learn the skills necessary to become a certified instructor! The ASU Campus Recreation Learn to Teach Group Exercise Training Program will provide students with the information, education, and practical experience needed to become a group exercise instructor.  This course does NOT certify students, but will help prepare students to take national certification exams such as ACE and AFAA. 

This course specifically focuses on skills to teach step, kickboxing, and strength formats.  Students will receive resources to expand their knowledge in other areas of group fitness such as Zumba, Aqua, and BOSU, but the course will not specifically focus on those formats. 

The Learn to Teach program consists of extensive practical and theoretical training, including basic anatomy and kinesiology, exercise physiology, teaching techniques, class design, cueing and choreography, safety and injury prevention, and an introduction to working with special populations.

 Registration: Register for this program at the Administration desk on the 1st floor of the Tempe Student Recreation Center (SRC) beginning January 19. 

Pre-requisites:

Students should be regular participants of group fitness classes and have a general understanding of terminology and movements used in group fitness classes.  Basic knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology principles are also beneficial. 

Cost

$150 for ASU students

$200 for non-students, SRC members

$275 for non-student, non-SRC members

Includes

• ACE Group Exercise Instructor Manual ($49.95 value) - you will receive on the first day of class
  
• Lecture and Practical notes/handouts
• Pass to unlimited Sun Devil Fit classes ($40-60 value) for the duration of the program
  
• 48 hours of lecture and practical training from certified and experienced instructors
• Certificate of Completion

Expectations

Students should plan on spending at least 3 additional hours per week (on top of class meeting time) practicing choreography and teaching skills.  Students who would like the opportunity to teach for the SDF program are also expected to attend a minimum of 2 SDF classes per week for the duration of the program. 

Employment Opportunities

All Sun Devil Fit instructors must be students at ASU pursuing degrees.  Completion of the Learn to Teach Group Fitness course does NOT guarantee employment with the SDF program.  The course is essentially an 8-week audition.  The instructor will evaluate students on attendance, participation, attitude, ability, and other criteria.  Participants who can demonstrate competency in teaching may be offered a position with the Sun Devil Fit program. 

Instructor

Michelle Jung is the Assistant Director for Fitness and Wellness at the SRC and has been teaching group fitness at the SRC since 1997.  She is AFAA and Zumba Basics 1&2 certified, has her M.S in Kinesiology(2004) and B.S. in Exercise Science (2001).  In addition to running the Fitness and Wellness program at ASU, she teaches Motor Development courses for the Department of Kinesiology.

Contact For more information regarding this program please contact:

Michelle Jung (michelle.jung@asu.edu) 480-965-0449

Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in leading group exercise classes at the Student Recreation Complex (SRC)?

Sun Devil Fit Instructors are enthusiastic, skilled leaders who provide ASU students and staff with effective, safe, and FUN exercise classes. Our instructors are passionate about physical activity and health, trained in sharing this enthusiasm with others, and dedicated to bettering the ASU community. Sun Devil Fit (in partnership with the Sun Devil Mind/Body) offers a wide variety of classes to the ASU community including cardiovascular training (step, kickbox, Hi/Lo), strength, dance, sports conditioning, aqua and much more! Check out our current class schedule and descriptions for classes currently offered.

Sun Devil Fit is dedicated to helping its student employees become competent and motivating fitness leaders. If you are interested in teaching Group Fitness but do not have teaching experience, please sign up for the Learn to Teach Group Fitness program to learn the necessary skills for teaching.

Experienced Group Exercise Instructors

If you are certified and have experience teaching group fitness, please contact Michelle Jung (Michelle.Jung@asu.edu) to set up an audition.  SDF instructors MUST be students at ASU progressing toward a degree.You should be able to demonstrate knowledge about 32-count choreography, cueing, modifications, form, and technique.  Please be prepared with an audition with warm-up, main class portion, and strength exercises.