instruction to group fitness Flashcards
(8 cards)
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GEI
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Group exercise instructor
Safe effective workout programs
-for healthy individuals or those with health conditions, but still able to exercise independently
To enhance/address health-related components of physical fitness
-muscle strength
-muscle endurance
-cardiovascular/cardio respiratory endurance
-flexibility
-body composition
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ACSM
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Professional association Founded in 1954 Multidisciplinary Provides significant public outreach Works to shape public policy Disseminates scholarly research
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Where do GEI work?
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- Fitness facility and instruct GE classes as a component of job responsibilities (generalist)
- fitness facility and teach GE exclusively (specialist)
- Nontraditional settings ( ex. local church teaches Zumba)
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Specialist vs specialty instructor
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Specialist- come in and teach a class Specialty- certified for a certain class (yoga, etc)
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Job market
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Growth for GEI
GEI with advanced training r more marketable
Need at least one certification from NCCA accredited
Bachelor degree
?
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Categories of employment
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Employee -hired to teach GE class only Or -assumes additional responsibilities along with with GE instruction Independent contractor -? -assumes more responsibility
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Training
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Certification is strongly recommended
Minimum to obtain certification
-HS diploma/ GED
-18 yrs old
-current CPR/AED certification
Cont. ed
-stay current
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Cost
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ACSM mem. $219
Non. Mem $279
Re-test $159
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