CFES Group Fitness Instructor Course

This course teaches you the foundation knowledge and instructor skills to successfully complete CFES Group Fitness Instructor certification — enabling you to program and lead basic group fitness classes.

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1. A message from Sandra Froome, CFES Group Fitness Instructor Course Educator
2. How to Use This Courseware
3. CFES Group Fitness Instructor Course Overview
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4. CFES Group Fitness Instructor Certification
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5. CFES Group Fitness Instructor Course Prescreen Student Needs Assessment Explained
6. CFES Group Fitness Instructor Course Prescreen Student Needs Assessment
1. Chapter 1: An Introduction to Group Fitness
2. The History of Group Fitness
3. The 5BX & XBX Plans
4. Group Fitness Today
5. HB Ch 1 Video 1 - The History of Group Exercises
6. The Benefits of Group Fitness and Multi-dimensional Wellness
7. HB Ch 1 Video 2 - The Benefits of Group Fitness and Multi-dimensional Wellness
8. General Components of a Group Fitness Class
9. Class Components
10. Different Types of Group Fitness Classes
11. Being an Effective Group Fitness Instructor
12. HB Ch 1 Video 3 - The Typical Group Class - Class Components
13. Foundation Leadership Skills
14. HB Ch 1 Video 4 - Different Types of Group Exercise Classes - Being an Effective Group Fitness Instructor - Foundational Leadership Skills
15. Learning Exercise 1.3 Chaper 1 Quiz Part 1
16. Learning Exercise 1.3 Chapter 1 Quiz Part 2
17. References & Footnotes
1. Chapter 2: Postural Alignment and Biomechanics Review
2. Postural Alignment and Biomechanics
3. Planes of the Body
4. Maintaining Posture and Core Stability
5. Spinal and Body Alignment
6. HB Video 5 - Anatomy Review - Postural Positioning
7. Human Movement Terminology
8. Muscle Balance
9. The Role of Muscle Balance in Class Design
10. Types of Muscle Contractions
11. HB Video 6 - Human Movement Terminology, Muscle Balance and Types of Contractions Video
12. Example #1: Single Joint Exercise – Dumbbell Chest Fly Analyzing the Dumbbell Chest Fly
13. Example #2: Multi-Joint Exercise – Overhead Press
14. Analyzing the Movement as a Whole
15. HB Video 7 - Types of Muscle Contracions - Analyzing the Movement as a Whole Video
16. Basic Biomechanics
17. Basic Biomechanics
18. HB Video 8 - Analyzing the Movement as a Whole - Basic Biomechanics
19. References
20. CFES GFI Learning Exercise 2.1 Part 1 Bone Man
21. CFES GFI Learning Exercise 2.1 Part 2 Muscle Man
22. CFES GFI Learning Exercise 2.1 Part 3 Muscle Man
23. Learning Exercises 2.4 — Quick Review Opposing Muscle Groups Assignment
24. Learning Exercise 2.5 Analyzing Basic Movements; Single Joint Exercise – Anterior Raise
25. Learning Exercise 2.6: Biomechanics Lab
26. Learning Exercise 2.8 Chapter Quiz Part 1
27. Learning Exercise 2.8 Chapter Quiz Part 2
1. Chapter 3 Planning and Preparation for the Group Fitness Class
2. How to Plan a Successful Group Fitness Class
3. How to Plan a Successful Group Fitness Class
4. Preparation for an Effective Class
5. Health Screening
6. Informed Consent and Waivers
7. Teaching the Class & Health Screening
8. Planning the group fitness class and health screening
9. Health Screening continued
10. Creating a Positive Atmosphere
11. References & Footnotes
12. Learning Exercise 3.2 Chapter Quiz Part 1
13. Learning Exercise 3.2 Chapter Quiz Part 2
1. Chapter 4: The Use of Music
2. The Impact of Music
3. Purchasing Music
4. Choosing and Using the Right Music
5. Responsibilities Regarding Music Volume
6. Choreography and Music
7. The Use of Music
8. References & Footnotes
9. Learning Exercise 4.2 Quiz Part 1
10. Learning Exercise 4.2 Quiz Part 2
1. Chapter 5: The Fundamentals of Choreography
2. The Fundamentals of Choreography
3. Less Structured Choreography
4. Structured Choreography
5. Transitions
6. Building Basic Combinations
7. Breaking Down and Teaching Choreography
8. Pyramiding
9. Layering
10. Cueing
11. Non-Verbal Cueing
12. HB Chapter 5 Video 1 - The Fundamentals Of Choreography
13. HB Chapter 5 Video 2 - Combinations - Cueing
14. References & Footnotes
15. Learning Activity 5.1: Building Basic Combinations
16. Learning Exercise 5.4 Chapter Quiz Part 1
17. Learning Exercise 5.4 Chapter Quiz Part 2
1. Chapter 6: Warm-Up Component
2. Warming Up
3. Scanning and Monitoring
4. Feedback
5. High/Low Warm-Up Sample Lesson Plan
6. Creating a Positive Atmosphere
7. Checklist for the Warm-Up
8. HB GFI Chapter 6 - Warm-Up Components
9. References & Footnotes
10. Learning Exercise 6.2: Building Basic Warm-Up Combinations
11. Warm-Up Lesson Plan 6.3a
12. Learning Exercise 6.4 Practice Teach, Video, and Video Homework
13. Learning Exercise 6.5 Chapter Quiz Part 1
14. Learning Exercise 6.5 Chapter Quiz Part 2
1. Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Component
2. The Goal
3. Considerations in Planning
4. Energy Production in Cells
5. Chapter 7 The Cardiovascular System - Energy Systems
6. Variations
7. Interval Training
8. Interval Training Methods: HITT, Tabata, Circuit Training ...
9. Intensity
10. Heart Rate
11. Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
12. Metabolic Equivalents (METs)
13. Talk Test
14. Monitoring for Signs and Symptoms of Over-Exertion
15. Chapter 7 Variations, Interval Training, Intensity and Monitoring
16. Additional Factors to Consider
17. The Post-Cardiovascular Cool-down
18. High/Low Sample Lesson Plan
19. Checklist for Cardio
20. Chapter 7 Additonal factors to consider
21. References & Footnotes
22. Learning Exercise 7.1 : Building Basic Cardiovascular Combinations
23. Learning Exercise 7.2 Cardio Lesson Plan
24. Learning Exercise 7.3 : Practice Teach, Video, and Video Homework
25. Learning Exercise 7.4 Chapter Quiz Part 1
26. Learning Exercise 7.4 Chapter Quiz Part 2
27. CFES Group Fitness Instructor Course Mid-Course Evaluation Form
1. Chapter 8: Warm-Up and Cardio Movement Library
2. Chapter 8 Warm Up & Cardio Movement Library Introduction
3. Basic Lower Body Movements & Basic Upper Body Movements
4. Warm-Up and Cardio Basics
5. March or Jog
6. Grapevine
7. SQUAT SIDE TO SIDE
8. MAMBO
9. STEP TOUCH
10. V-STEP
11. ALTERNATING KNEES
12. ALTERNATING TAPS
13. HAMSTRING CURL
14. ROCKING HORSE
15. KICKS – FRONT KICK, SIDE KICK, BACKWARD KICKS
16. JACKS
17. PENDULUM
18. LUNGE BACK
19. Basic Upper Body Movements
20. ALTERNATING OR BILATERAL SHOULDER ROLLS
21. ALTERNATING OR BILATERAL PUSH AND PULL & ALTERNATING REACH ACROSS
22. ALTERNATING REACH UP, PEC SQUEEZE & BOW AND ARROW ARMS
23. ALTERNATING OR BILATERAL FRONT RAISE AND LOWER, OVERHEAD PRESS & PUSH AND PULL DOWN
24. ALTERNATING OR BILATERAL PULL DOWN FROM OVERHEAD, ALTERNATING OR BILATERAL PRESS SIDE
25. ALTERNATING OR BILATERAL JUMPING JACK ARMS
26. ALTERNATING OR BILATERAL ROTATOR CUFF, ALTERNATING OR BILATERAL BICEP CURLS & TARZAN ARMS
27. HIT THE DRUM, MOUNTAIN CLIMBER
28. THE STEP
29. References
30. Learning Exercise 8.3: Learning the Movements Lab
1. Chapter 9: Muscular Conditioning Component
2. The Goal
3. The F.I.T.T. Principle
4. The Duration
5. Chapter 9 Muscular Conditioning, FITT
6. Understanding Intensity
7. Resistance or Load
8. Lever Length
9. Range of Motion
10. Base of Support
11. Level of Impact
12. Add the Arms or Legs (Create a Compound Exercise)
13. Monitoring for Signs and Symptoms of Fatigue or Overload
14. Rest and Recovery
15. Additional Factors to Consider — Describe, Demonstrate, Do
16. Create a Full Body Workout
17. Lesson Planning for Muscle Conditioning
18. Circuit Training
19. Checklist for Muscular Conditioning
20. Chapter 9 Understanding Intensity, Lesson Planning
21. References & Footnotes
22. Learning Exercise 9.1 : Training the Major Muscle Groups
23. Learning Exercise 9.3 Chapter Quiz Part 1
24. Learning Exercise 9.3 Chapter Quiz Part 2
1. Chapter 10: Resistance Training Library
2. Resistance Training
3. Starting Postures
4. Tools of the Trade
5. Resistance Training Exercises by Major Muscles of the Upper Body
6. Strengthening the Back, Posterior Deltoids, and Biceps
7. Wide Grip Lat Pulldown (Tubing)
8. Bent Over One Arm Row
9. Pull Back & Seated Row with Tubing
10. Standing Row Tubing, Seated Reverse Fly & Seated Reverse Fly with Tubing
11. Bicep Curls with Dumbbells & Bicep Curls with Tubing
12. Strengthening the Chest, Anterior Deltoids, and Triceps
13. Push-up (Body Weight), Narrow Push-ups (Tricep Push-ups) & Stability Ball Push-ups
14. Chest Fly on Stability Ball
15. Front Raises with Dumbbells & Front Raise with Tubing
16. Tricep Overhead Extension with Dumbbells, Tubing & Tricep Kickback
17. Strengthening the Medial Deltoids
18. Resistance Training Exercises by Major Muscle of the Lower Body
19. Strengthening the Glutes and Quadriceps
20. Squat
21. Lunges
22. Supine One Leg Press with Tubing
23. Strengthening the Hip Flexors
24. Strengthening the Hamstrings
25. Strengthening the Outer Thigh
26. Strengthening the Inner Thigh
27. Strengthening the Gastrocnemius and Soleus
28. Sample Lesson Plans
29. Ch 10 Resistance Training Library
30. References
31. Learning Exercise 10.6 :Experimenting with the Step
32. Learning Exercise 10.8: Muscle Conditioning Lesson Plan — Dumbbells
33. Learning Exercise 10.8: Muscle Conditioning Lesson Plan — Resistance Tubing
34. Learning Exercise 10.9: Practice Teach, Video, and Video Homework
1. Chapter 11: Core Training Library
2. Core Stability
3. Functions of the Core Muscles
4. Myths associated with Training the Core
5. Isometric Core Training
6. The Stuart McGill Curl Up
7. Core Training Exercises
8. Back Extension Exercises
9. Plank Exercises
10. Functional Dynamic Movements
11. HB Chapter 11 - Core Training Library
12. References & Footnotes
13. Learning Exercise 11.2: Group Activity Progressions and Modifications
1. Chapter 12: Flexibility Component
2. Flexibility
3. The Physiology of Stretching
4. The Goal
5. Types of Stretching
6. Designing the Flexibility and Relaxation Component of the Class
7. Describe, Demonstrate, Do the Stretch
8. Checklist for Flexibility and Relaxation
9. HB Chapter 12 - Core Stretching Library
10. References & Footnotes
11. Learning Exercise 12.1 Quiz: Stretching the Major Muscle Groups
12. Learning Exercise 12.2 Chapter Quiz Part 1
13. Learning Exercise 12.2 Chapter Quiz Part 2
1. Chapter 13: Stretching Library
2. Basic Guidelines Regarding the Stretch at the End of Class
3. Stretching the Upper Body
4. Stretching the Neck
5. Stretching the Abdominals
6. Stretching the Erector Spinae
7. Stretching the Lats
8. Stretching the Pecs, Anterior Deltoid, and Biceps
9. Stretching the Posterior Deltoid and Upper Back
10. Stretching the Triceps
11. Stretching the Lower Body
12. Stretching the Outer Thigh
13. Stretching the Inner Thigh
14. Stretching the Hip Flexors
15. Stretching the Quadriceps
16. Stretching the Hamstrings
17. Stretching the Lower Leg
18. Sample Full Body Stretching Sequence
19. Lesson Plan for Flexibility and Relaxation
20. HB Chapter 13 - Video 1- Stretching Library
21. References
22. Learning Exercise 13.3: Flexibility Lesson Plan
23. Learning Exercise 13.4: Practice Teach, Video, and Video Homework
1. Chapter 14: Safety
2. A Focus on Safety
3. Risk Management Accident Flow Chart
4. Causes and Mechanisms of Injury in Fitness Classes
5. Causes and Mechanism of Injury
6. Identifying an Unsafe or Ineffective Exercise
7. High Risk Exercises
8. Joint Safety
9. The Implementation of Prevention Strategies
10. Chapter 14 - Video 1 - Safety
11. References
12. Learning Exercise 14.1 Managing the Risks
13. Learning Exercise 14.2 Movement Safety
1. Chapter 15: Becoming a Certified Group Fitness Instructor
2. Becoming a Certified Group Fitness Instructor
3. Liability Insurance and the Fitness Professional
4. Professional Ethics & Conduct Guidelines
5. Professional Certification
6. Chapter 15 - Video 1 - Becoming a Certified Group Fitness Instructor
7. References
8. CFES Group Fitness Instructor Course Open Book Exam
9. CFES Group Fitness Instructor Skills Assessment forms package

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$448.14
290 lessons
4.5 hours of video content

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Full CFES Group Fitness Instructor Online Course [$448.14*] shipped includes: Course manual and program work booklet/study guide shipped CPX, online course manual and e-learning courseware, including online chapter-by-chapter on-demand class videos, live scheduled classroom coaching sessions, tutor service, marking of end of course open book exam. CFES Group Fitness Instructor Online Course E-version only [$341.25*] includes: online course manual and e-learning courseware, including online chapter-by-chapter on-demand class videos, PDF student program booklet and open book exam, live scheduled classroom coaching sessions, tutor service, marking of end of course open book exam. *Certification proctored exam, practical skills assessment, first year certification extra. Prices subject to change.

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