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Become a Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Through the incorporation of a course that focuses on preparation for an ACE certification, Recreation and Wellness provides everyone with the best opportunity for success as they prepare to begin their career in the fitness and wellness industry.

Due to COVID-19 the ACE GF Instructor Training course has been suspended indefinitely. 

Meeting Times for ACE Group Fitness Instructor Preparation Course

Date: TBD

Last day to Register: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: Building 72, 270 (Recreation's Conference Room)

Instructor: TBD

Fees:

  • UWF Student - $99
  • UWF Rec Student Employee - $50
  • Non-UWF Student - $199

There are two ways to sign up for the course:

  1. Sign up and pay in person. You can sign up at the customer service desk in Building 72 during operating hours. The customer service desk accepts both cash and card.
  2. Sign up online at recreation.uwf.edu. Once there, select the "Fitness" icon, then select the "Ace Courses" icon, then select "Spring 2020" under the semester category on the left-hand side of the page. You will then need to select the "ACE Group Fitness Instructor Prep Course" which will prompt you to sign in. If you have a current UWF account, you will use that email and password. If you do not have a UWF account, you will need to make an account to register for the class.

What is a Group Fitness Instructor?

Group fitness instructors are in a perfect position to inspire and motivate others to change their health and fitness-related behaviors through classes designed to bring a spirit of creativity and uniqueness to group fitness.

Obtaining a fitness certification demonstrates your understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology and instructional techniques including class design, cueing and injury prevention.

Course Includes

  • A total of ten 90-minute in-class lectures
  • Self-study materials, including ACE Essentials of Exercise Science textbook, ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual, weekly chapter quizzes and outside practical assignments.

The ACE G.F.I.T. Curriculum course provides the in and out of class lectures and study materials for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification. The course is 10 weeks and includes one 90 minute lecture on one day each week.

Please Note: Course does NOT include exam registration fee!

Why ACE?

  • The world’s largest nonprofit fitness certification organization
  • Recognized industry-wide as the standard for fitness certification
  • NCCA-accredited certifications, with a competitive advantage

Dedicated support throughout your career

The ACE® Group Fitness Instructor Certification is designed for fitness professionals teaching any form of exercise in a group setting. Passing the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam demonstrates you possess the foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to teach a safe and effective group fitness class, no matter what type of modality. You also bring your personal passion and enthusiasm for group exercise to everyone you help in their quest to reach their personal health and fitness goals.