Academy for Continuing Education (ACE)

About the Course:

Are you an exercise enthusiast? Do you have a strong passion for inspiring others to keep fit and healthy?

The group exercise instructor (music) course equips participants with knowledge and skills in designing and teaching safe and effective group fitness programmes for the different populations. Participants will learn the fundamentals of conducting group fitness classes through lectures and practical drills.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be educated on the following topics:

• Fundamentals of group exercise class
• How to use music in group exercise class
• Cueing and teaching strategies
• Components of a group exercise class
• Different class formats

Who should attend?

Suitable for individuals who would like to:

• Expand their knowledge and skills in the areas of aerobic and fitness.
• Obtain the theoretical and practical knowledge required for group fitness instructors.

Entry Requirement

Participants that have completed the following certification:

• Basic exercise science
• Basic sport science
• Foundational sport science
• FISAF personal trainer 
• ACE personal trainer
• ACSM personal trainer 
• NSCA personal trainer 
• Fitness instructor Course
• FISAF aqua instructor certified

*Participants who possess other certifications will be assessed based on a case-by-case basis.

• Must possess an accredited Standard First Aid with AED certification (prior to the commencement of the attachment hours). Click here for list of Accredited SFA training centers

Certification

Participants will be awarded a certificate of completion upon meeting the 75% course attendance requirement.

For courses with formal assessment component, participants will be awarded the certification of completion upon passing the assessment. Otherwise, a certification of attendance will be issued instead upon meeting the 75% course attendance requirement.