In this course, students will be introduced to the key fundamental components of developing and instructing group exercise classes. Topics such as music, cueing, safety, integrating applied anatomy, choreography development, effective instructional techniques, and coaching will all be used to improve skills of students as group exercise leaders. In this active class, students will participate in exercise sessions as well as physically instruct classmates in group warm-up exercises, flexibility and mobility training, neuromotor and functional training, cardiovascular training, and muscular conditioning.  Group training for older adults using chairs will also be explored.

42 Hours