Instructor Training & Certification Courses

Registration and Audition 

To register for the Instructor Training Course, you must first attend a Group Audition. Registration opens October 14, 2024 at 12 a.m. Auditions are held at Southwest Rec Center Activity Room 3, November 15, 2024 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 for auditions 

• 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. 

Pricing

We will work with you on a payment plan if you need more time to come up with the funds. 

RecSports Instructor Training Course Pricing 

• $150.00 students 
• $200.00 non-students 

ACE Packages, Materials and Certification Pricing: 

• 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 

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. 
• This course will be offered January 13th through March 30th, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 PM. 
• This class is NOT for credit; HOWEVER, the workload is equivalent to a 2-credit class. 
• This course is designed for UF students only 

Course Details 

PERSONAL TRAINER PREPARATION COURSE

This Spring semester 12-week personal training certification preparation course will prepare participants for the nationally accredited (NCCA) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certification Exam. This class consists of educational presentations and hands-on activities related to core fitness areas including: exercise program design, human movement science, assessment of posture and function, liability and risk, nutrition, behavior change, and communication. No prior experience is required. 

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION 

INFORMATION SESSION DATES

If you are interested in learning more about the prep course, info sessions will be held in Fall.

To be notified of the information session dates and the Prep Course, sign up for our email list.

COURSE INFORMATION

• Live course lectures from RecSports experienced professionals and practical application of content
• NASM online video lectures and digital textbook chapters
• NASM Certification Exam study materials (practice exams, flashcards, practice activities, templates)
• NASM digital library of exercise technique demonstration

Can't make a Zoom session? View the pre-recorded sessions below!

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are accepted during each Fall semester until December 1^st of the corresponding term.  Applicants can expect to receive a decision within two weeks of the application deadline. 

Important Application Info: 

In the application you will be asked to upload your most current resume and letter of interest for the course. The Letter of Interest should include any combination of the following: 

• Why you want to become a Certified Personal Trainer.
• Why you are interested in this specific course with UF RecSports.
• If you are intending to pursue a position working as a Personal Trainer at UF RecSports.
• What value you hope to bring to future clients that you would serve?
• What sets you apart from other applicants?

PRICE

• Course operating costs: $150 paid directly to Recreational Sports via recsports.ufl.edu
• Failure to register with RecSports by January 1st will result in forfeit of roster reservation to other students on the waitlist.
• NASM Certification Course and Exam: $519 (with discount code) paid directly to NASM (due before 24 hours before first class of course, or your reserved class spot is forfeited)

Do you have further questions? If so, please contact the Personal Training program.