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
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
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
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.
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 1st 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)
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
Payment plans are available for both the Instructor Training Course and 200 RYT Training
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 15, 2024.
