Spring Semester: Group Fitness Instructor Training Course
Registration and Audition
To register for the Instructor Training Course, you must first attend a Group Audition. Registration opens October 16, 2023 at 12 a.m. Auditions are help at Student Rec Activity Room 3, November 16, 2023 during the following time slots:
- 2:00 – 3 p.m
- 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
- 4:30 – 5:30 p.m
How to Register
- Go to RSConnect, log in with your Gatorlink username and password
- Click on Group Fitness Classes
- Click on Instructor Training Course Group Audition
- Choose a date that works for you and follow the steps to complete registration.
Notes
Registration for a Group Audition does NOT guarantee that you will secure a spot in the actual Course. Costs are associated with the Instructor Training Course. See Course Guide below for more information.
Payment plans are available for both the Instructor Training Course and 200 RYT Training.
Course Details
DAY | TIME | LOCATION |
---|---|---|
Tuesday | 3:30 PM – 5 PM | Student Rec Activity Room 3 |
Thursday | 3:30 PM – 5 PM | Student Rec Activity Room 3 |
Class Quick Facts:
- This course will be offered January 9th through March 28th, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 PM.
- This class is NOT for credit; HOWEVER the workload is equivalent to a 3-credit class.
- This course is designed for UF students only
Cost of the Class
We will work with you on a payment plan if you need more time to come up with the funds.
Pricing
- $150.00 students
- $200.00 non-students
ACE Packages, Materials and Certification
- Basic: $285 – $235
- Plus: $375 – $325
- Advantage: $465 – $415
- Certification Exam $249.00 -$199.00
- ACE Group Fitness Instructor Textbook: $99.95- $79.96
- ACE Group Fitness Instructor Practice Test 1 (Untimed) $44.95 -$35.96
How to Access the Student Portal
- Create a personal ACE account on www.acefitness.org. Please use legal first and last name for exam registration purposes.
- Login. While logged in, type in the browser address bar www.acefitness.org/student
- Click on the certification program you are studying for
You will also be assigned to another 1.5-hour commitment which will be a mentorship in the format you wish to teach. You will need to account for time to study, choreograph/plan for your class, and meet with a mentor while doing mentorship. You will be assigned to a mentor and class based on your availability. If you’re interested in teaching more than one format you will have the opportunity to do soIt is very doable if you stay committed.
For any further questions please contact: The Group Fitness Administrative Staff at RSGroupFitness@ufsa.ufl.edu
UF RecSports has partnered with Kardiya Yoga to offer you a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. This training is perfect if you’re interested in becoming a yoga instructor or adding a new depth to your personal yoga practice. In this course you will learn to:
- Confidently teach a yoga class that is safe, creative, and fun!
- Sequence classes and practices that include fluid movement, healthy alignment and skillfully progress from one pose to the next
- Develop and celebrate your unique teaching style
- Read, discuss and integrate yoga philosophy and explore how it applies to our modern life
- Create a lifelong relationship with the science and beauty of human movement — beginning with your own body
- Support yourself and your students’ progress with intuitive approaches
Course Details
This course will run one weekend per month from September – April, and upon completion you will be eligible to become a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. Registration closes September 28, 2023
Dates:
- 9/30 – 10/1
- 10/13- 10/15
- 11/10 – 11/12
- 12/1 – 12/3
- 1/5 – 1/7
- 1/26 – 1/28
- 2/16 – 2/18
- 3/1 – 3/3
Time:
- Fridays from 6-8:30pm
- Saturdays & Sundays from 7:30am-5pm.
Location: SouthWest Activity Room 3
For more information on this training, contact Kardiya Yoga at: connect@kardiyayoga.com or and @kardiyayoga on Instagram