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This 5–session, 20–hour practical training program provides students with working knowledge necessary to teach an effective, safe, challenging and fun fitness class. Learn to move with the music, smoothly transition choreography, and develop your skills in floor aerobics, step aerobics, muscle strength and tone, and cardio kickboxing.
Quality Instructor Training is designed for those who are interested in teaching quality fitness classes. It is basic enough for those just entering the industry, yet challenging enough for instructors who want to learn a new format, fine-tune their skills or enhance creativity. Sessions are available individually in addition to the full program. To be held at City Fitness Gym.
QIT sessions are held at City Fitness Gym. See the trainers for this course, below. To register, please download the registration form (pdf file), fill it out and send it by fax or mail with your check or payment information.
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Saturday, May 10, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Orientation
Receive an overview of the QIT course and the Fit Physique teaching philosophy.
Fitness Class Programming
Learn the differences between class formats and choreography styles. Discuss appropriate formats and exercise selection for a variety of students.
Music & Cueing
Teach a smooth moving class that is rich n rhythm. Learn musical phrasing, beats per minute and that elusive downbeat. Review techniques to give your movements clarity and precision with the proper timing.
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Saturday, May 17, 2008 · 1:00-5:00 pm
Transitional Rules
Polish the ability to go from one move to another smoothly and safely. Learn the rules (and the tricks) to this essential skill in teaching.
Creating Coreography
Besides teaching a smooth, safe class, having fun is what will keep your students coming back. Learn creative approaches to taking basic movements and putting them into “new” patterns.
Warm-Up
Get your classes off on the right foot with a warm-up that sets the mood. Understand the purpose and the effects of a warm-up and application of specific principles and associated guidelines.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Step Basics
An essential session for teaching step aerobics; learn step-related cueing and correcting, proper form and safety, choreography, and pattern building techniques.
Cardio Kickboxing Skills
Gain a solid teaching methodology including safety, technique, choreography and formatting for this intense total body workout.
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Saturday, June 7, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Muscles & More
Learn how to put together challenging strength and endurance exercises for both the upper and lower body. Special populations, contraindications, and proper use of resistance tubing, weights, and “toys” will be addressed.
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Saturday, June 14, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Choreography Building & the First Day of Class
A review of the practical application of teaching skills and choreography development—we will teach each other just like a real class. Be prepared for your first audition, the first day of class and teaching as a substitute or regular instructor.
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Elie Cossa (CFP/QIT/QPT/CEC’s)
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACSM Certified Health/Fitness Instructor
AFAA Certified Aerobics Instructor
AFAA Step Reebok Certified
ACE/AFAA Continuing Education Provider
Staff Instructor/Trainer for Fit Physique, Inc.
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