AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America) Primary Group Exercise Workshop

    Date: June 2, 2012
    Time: 9am - 6pm

What is it?

A review of AFAA's Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines, anatomy, exercise science, exercise evaluation and exam criteria. The day concludes with the practical and written exams. The program format includes:

    Practical application of group exercise
    Study guide overview
    Question and answer sessions

Who is it for?

For aspiring group exercise instructors whose training and educational background has prepared them to take the AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification exam. (UND Wellness Center membership NOT required)

    Prerequisites: Early registration, self-study before program and group exercise teaching experience. Current CPR/AED certification required before certificate is issued (The Practical Skills & Choreography workshop is a useful precursor).
    Includes: Study guide (shipping additional), one-day review, written and practical exams, one-year AFAA membership or extender, including a subscription to American Fitness magazine.

What does it cost?

The workshop fee is $299* (less a 10% discount for current AFAA members. Corporate affiliate discounts may not be combined).

This fee includes:

    Primary Group Exercise Certification Study Guide (shipping additional)
    Full one-day Certification Review
    Certification examinations (written and practical)
    One year AFAA membership ($68 value) or membership extension to current members and a print or digital subscription to American Fitness magazine (does not include postage to addresses outside of the U.S.)
    AFAA Certified Instructor certificate and I.D. card (upon successful completion of both examinations)
    For AFAA certified professionals who wish to register for CEU credit only, not for certification, the workshop fee is $85. Receive 5 CEUs.

STUDY MATERIALS *

    Fitness: Theory & Practice (2010) textbook, $69 (required)
    Exercise Standards & Guidelines Reference Manual (2010), $39 (recommended)
    Practice Test for Primary Certification (2010), $20 (recommended)
    Primary Group Exercise Instructor Deluxe Study Package - above three items for $109
    The Practical Way (DVD) $20

Register here:  http://www.afaa.com/302.afa?SID=0002761095474711736009649686084355795305928151334343883

Wellness Center membership is not required and Temporary Parking passes will be offered to non-UND participants.