ICK GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE

 

COURSE TITLE: Group Fitness Instructors Certificate

 

CERTIFICATION(S):

 

Students receive the following upon successful completion:

 

·          ICK Group Fitness Instructors Certificate

 

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

 

o  Senior Certificate (Matric) or NQF Level 4 equivalent

o  Good health and reasonable level of fitness

o  Current fitness participation strongly recommended

o  Current health club or gym membership required

o  Keen interest in a career in fitness and exercise

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

This course will teach you how to lead group exercise classes with confidence. You will learn how to design or choreograph dynamic exercise-to-music routines, creatively interpret music and movement, motivate participants and practically apply your knowledge of exercise science, safety guidelines and teaching methods in your choice of group exercise disciplines.  This course will teach how to become proficient in musical interpretation, cueing and communication, exercise selection, choreography development, class design and formats and evaluating participants. 

 

The course enables you to practice scientific training methods to ensure that your clients will maximise their results while minimising their risk of injury. You will also learn how to screen potential clients for exercise readiness, how to administer fitness tests and how to use test results for programme development and goal-setting. Apart from learning how lead group fitness classes client, your will also be taught how to create, market, and manage a fitness business.

 

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

 

This course prepares you for a professional career in fitness and is specifically aimed at students who wish to launch a career as a Group Fitness Instructor teaching exercise-to-music classes and group fitness activities in health clubs, gymnasiums, studios, holiday resorts, health spas or on cruise ships. The course is also ideal for students who want to open a private group exercise studio or teach home-based exercise-to-music sessions to private clients. The course is also recommended as base qualification for students interested in a future career as exercise specialist, fitness manager, group fitness co-ordinator, health club manager or lifestyle consultant.

 

 

STUDY METHOD

 

Full-time (weekdays from 10:00 to 14:00 )

Part-time (weekends - Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00)

 

 

 

DURATION

 

Full-time - 6 months to 1 year

Part-time - 6 months to 1 year

 

Students are allowed a total of one year in which to meet the requirements, after which re-registration is required.

 

 

COURSE VENUE

 

Movement Therapy Centre Johannesburg

Pietermaritzburg

Potchefstroom

Electronically (Distance learning)

 

 

COURSE CONTENT

 

COMPULSORY MODULES
·         Fitness Environment & Career Orientation ·         Principles of Fitness, Exercise ·         Programme Design ·         Wellness & Lifestyle Management ·         Functional Anatomy ·         Kinesiology & Biomechanics ·         Exercise Physiology ·         Exercise Injuries & Prevention ·         Principles of Nutrition ·         Exercise Psychology ·         Fitness Leadership & Communication Skills ·         Adult Basic CPR & Emergency Care ·         Personalised Programme Design	·         History of Fitness ·         Entrepreneurship & Business Skills ·         Health Screening & Fitness Testing ·         Cardio respiratory Conditioning ·         Resistance Training ·         Stretch & Flexibility Training ·         Body Conditioning ·         Movement Therapy ·         Stability Ball Training ·         Basic Sport-specific Programming ·         Plyometrics ·         Bodybuilding Programming ·         Functional Programming ·         Weight Management
ELECTIVE MODULES
Additionally students must choose either one, two, three or four of the following group fitness disciplines as field(s) of specialisation:
·          Aerobics & Step ·          Aqua Aerobics ·          Indoor Cycling	·          Movement Pilates ·          YogaFlex ©

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Students are assessed as follows:

o  Submission of a Portfolio of Evidence

o  Practical Assessment for each chosen group fitness elective

o  Assignments, Workbooks, Case Studies

o  Class Attendance Register - 100% attendance of all lectures and practical sessions required

o  Practical Hours Log Book: GF - group exercise class attendance at a reputable health club, gymnasium or exercise studio:

 

·          One discipline - 30 hours

·          Two disciplines - 60 hours

·          Three disciplines - 90 hours

·          Four disciplines - 120 hours

 

All first assessments are included in the course fees. A supplementary administration fee of R350.00 is levied for each supplementary assessment.

 

COURSE MATERIALS

 

No additional costs. Course fees include all course materials.

 

Not included:        Fitness Music CD's and DVD’s

                                Any Clothing

 

 

COURSE FEES:

 

ICK Group Fitness Instructor

Course Fee:  R17500.00 (Fees are subject to change without notice)

 

Course Fees includes:

Student packs which includes all manuals supplied electronically, the course on DVD for reference purposes worth R3500 all lectures and practical sessions.

A non-refundable deposit of R 4500.00 deducted from balance, is payable by closing date of registration. The full payment to be made not later than one week before start of course unless otherwise arranged.  Other payment options are available upon request.  A 10% discount is on offer for once off payments of the total fee.

 

Kindly note fees are subject to change without notice.