The Certified Group Fitness Trainer possesses all the necessary knowledge in order to safely and effectively guide Body Conditioning and Cardio-Step Aerobic classes at an advanced choreography level. The theoretical and practical knowledge acquired by the student focuses mainly on teaching methods, guidance techniques, design and development of choreography as well as on important elements of the professional profile of a successful Instructor.
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an FAE Certification Study Program
• Getting started is as easy as enrolling on our website or booking your appointment in our facilities.
•All FAE Qualification Programs are accredited by EuropeActive and graduated candidates will be registered in European Registry of Exercise Professionals (EREPS) , considered the platinum standard in health and fitness accreditation.
and register for your FAE Certification Exam
• Study at your own pace, attending workshops , completing assignments , gaining work experience
• Make sure you meet the prerequisite requirements to sit for the exam.
• Complete your mandatory units and sit for the exam
your career and become an FAE Pro
• Upon taking and passing the exams, pat yourself on the back for a job well done!
• Enjoy Fitness Professional membership and FAE Career Resources such as assessment forms, discounts on LLP courses and more.
• Maintain your FAE and EREPS Certification and learn new skills through an array of Lifelong Learning opportunities.
This is a Lifelong Learning course focused on the key aspects of psychological strength for personal trainers and fitness professional.
The Musculo-Skeletal System
● The Skeletal System
● The Muscular System
Kinesiology and Biomechanics
● Posture
● Postural Deviations
● Muscle Contractions
● Levers
● Balance
● Kinesthesis and Proprioception
● Movement and Terminology
● Anatomical Planes
● Muscle/Strength Imbalances
Physiology and the Training Effect
● Muscle Fibers
● Metabolism of Muscle Contraction
● Muscle Fiber Types
● Recruitment
● Mechanisms of Fatigue
● Rate of Perceived Exertion
● Homeostasis and the Training Effect
Strength, Endurance, and Cardiovascular Fitness
● Newton’s Laws of Motion
● Biomechanical Factors in Strength
● Strength Defined
● Strength Development
● Program Design Recommendations for Strength
● Muscular Endurance
● Conditioning
● Cardiovascular Fitness
Flexibility
● Flexibility Defined
● When to Incorporate Stretching into the Workout
● Proprio-Neuromuscular-Facilitation (PNF) Stretching
Body Composition and Performance Nutrition for Groups
● Approaching Body Composition
● Performance Nutrition
● Nutrient Utilization During Exercise
● Post Exercise Nutrition
● Daily Caloric Requirements
● Macronutrient Requirements
● Special Considerations
Periodizing Your Planning
● Periodized Training
● Training Concepts
● Microcycles: Short-Term Training Focus
● Mesocycles and Macrocycles: Long-Term Training Goals
Considerations in Program Design
● Information Gathering
● Being Flexible
● Performance Nutrition
● Safety and Injury Prevention
● Designing Your Class: Short-Term and Long-Term Goals
● Incorporating “Coaching” Into Your Practice
Designing Your Group Workouts
● Assessing Clients
● Scaling Workouts
● Structuring Your Workouts
Equipment and Exercise
● Tools
● Dynamic Warmup Exercises
● Exercises
● Exercise Selection
Workout Programming
● Warming Up
● Prescribed Repetitions and Rounds
● Class Formats
● Alternative Training Methods
Marketing and Managing Your Business
● Professionalism
● Record Keeping
● Pricing
● Marketing
Unlimited educational support with our dedicated team of student success professionals
Compare this to other certification companies! FAE does not charge an extra fee to schedule or to take the certification exam. The package price includes testing.
Be recognized for your distinct role in the field of fitness with a listing in this European Registry of Exercise Professionals holding EREPS-accredited exercise certifications.
Start today with a range of flexible payment options, 0% interest instalment. Go for what you want.
What sets us apart is our unique teaching methods provided by some of the best in the field. We combine theory and practice in a way that facilitates learning and prepare every student for their professional career.
All fees are included in the price and there is no hidden fees.
All FAE Certification Programs are accredited by the EuropeActive/European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS), the gold standard in Europe for fitness and health certification programs. All our certification programs are also recognized globally by leading international standards-setting bodies, including ICREPs and Active IQ.You also have a chance to get NCCA and NBFE approved through our education partners. Passing the exam will give you a trusted credential that will pave the way for you to gain employment and help others become more physically active.
Fitness Academy Europe is the European leader in fitness education. We deliver inclusive and insightful courses that emphasize practical training.
