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I've considered this for a while and would like to do it, but had no clue as to which group was the best to go with.
ACE seems to come up quite a bit in google searches, but I just really don't know which group has the most 'clout' so to speak or which program is more rewarding and knowledgeable vs. looking to make a quick buck by offering tests w/o alot of requirements. If anyone has had any direct or collateral contact with any of the fitness certification groups I'd welcome your input.
I have my 200 RYT from Yoga Alliance and my massage license, but its going to take a while for me to finish my Bachelors in Exercise Science so I'm just looking for something more relating to the field I want to be in. I'm finding alot of my college classes to be 'generic' and don't really teach you much about actually working with people so I wanted something that was more 'Bam! This is how you lead a group in the fitness world.'
ACE seems to come up quite a bit in google searches, but I just really don't know which group has the most 'clout' so to speak or which program is more rewarding and knowledgeable vs. looking to make a quick buck by offering tests w/o alot of requirements. If anyone has had any direct or collateral contact with any of the fitness certification groups I'd welcome your input.
I have my 200 RYT from Yoga Alliance and my massage license, but its going to take a while for me to finish my Bachelors in Exercise Science so I'm just looking for something more relating to the field I want to be in. I'm finding alot of my college classes to be 'generic' and don't really teach you much about actually working with people so I wanted something that was more 'Bam! This is how you lead a group in the fitness world.'
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Re: Group Fitness certifications
Mon, November 9, 2009 - 9:38 AMlov eto hear what you decide
I have my BS in Prephysical Therapy and Fitness. I got NIA and am goign to get yogafit certs.
I think much depends on you.
Youar ethe one who has to enter a gym studio etc.. and stand before a hiring team and speak about what you wish to do.
I have taught in public schools for over 25 years so I am equipped and ready to teach a large group - up to 1,000 soem things. I feel my college info was valuable in many ways.
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Mon, November 9, 2009 - 2:14 PMThe instructors in the Exercise Science Dept. at ASU had very little respect for ACE certification. They recommended ACSM as the "gold standard" in certifications. (American College of Sports Medicine). The have several types of instructor certifications.
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Thu, November 12, 2009 - 10:20 AMYep, go with ACSM. I have my BSAS in exercise science and will shortly have my doctorate in physical therapy, and ACSM is the gold standard and most respected certification agency as far as the educational world is concerned. The certifications can cost a pretty penny, so make sure it will be worth it to you to take the classes and the test. I still use ACSM guidelines in PT school.
I agree that exercise science does not always prepare you for group teaching. I had to teach one aerobics class, and I had a few teaching projects in Pedagogy. Other than that, we learned ACSM guidelines all the way. -
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Thu, November 12, 2009 - 11:43 AMI've "heard" good things about AFAA....any input on them? -
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Sun, November 15, 2009 - 8:21 AMI took an eight hour AFAA land based "certification" program once through my job, thinking it would actually do some good. Unfortunately, there were specifics to actually getting certified that they did not tell us. Twenty minutes from the end of class, they let us know that we would not be officially certified unless we set up an AFAA class, taught it for six weeks, and sent money for certification papers. If we failed to do this within a year, we would have to retake the class. Since my workplace has Silver Sneakers programs, AFAA was pointless.
If you can set the class up somewhere it can be worth it. If not, don't waste your time. It is no more or less respected than most of the certifications out there. -
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Thu, November 19, 2009 - 9:01 PMASCM, perfect! Will check it out. Thanks so much, just the info I was looking for!
Wildcats experience is why I was asking, I think this is something thats sadly the norm in the exercise field. I remember saying something years back to a gal that taught a fitness class about learning to teach yoga and she said, 'Oh well you can just take a 6 week course!' I was like "Huh? Thats it?'
I just personally prefer my own instructors to really know what they're instructing so I'm holding myself to the same standard. Thank you for all of your input! -
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Thu, November 19, 2009 - 9:01 PMBleh, I ment ACSM...had a dyslexic moment...
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Sat, November 21, 2009 - 1:15 AMI am AFFA certified. I am not sure what you are talking about... I did not have this problem. I just had to home study, take the 9 hour intensive and past the physical and written test. -
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Re: Group Fitness certifications
Sat, November 21, 2009 - 7:14 AMthanks Lulu
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