afaa certification study

specialty certification

specific fitness discipline

afaa requirements

ceu 15 every 2 years

primary certification

essential knowledge, skills, abilities

brand specific certif

pilates, trx

Group Fitness Instructor

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coordinator of movement, music, community/leader w compassion, commitment/ motivator/knowledgeable, expert

participant centered workout

workouts for needs and goals of participants

intrinsic motivation

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driving force behind actions taken for inherent enjoyment, interest, pleasure if doing them, satisfaction one receives from them.

benefits of group fitness

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accountability, commitment, sense if community,volition movement vs prescribed movement, health benefits

Accountability

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structure, consistency, priority,

participant centered

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knows name, abscences

commitment/intrinsic motivation

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sense of accomplishing something personally satisfying(10 pushups) vs external reward(new outfit); reward of growing stronger.

sense of community

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strong social connections

volition movement

want to instead of medically have to

health benefits of fitness

improved sense of well being, increased bone density, improved cardio vascular fitness, improved self esteem,enhanced endocrine function,decreased body fat, increased muscular strength, reduced disease risk, increased cognitive tissue strength, reduced joint discomfort, improved sleep

Role of Trust

evaluating research and trends

Scope of practice

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knowledge, skills,abilities,processes and limitations

Responsibilities

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fun, evidence based workout; providing modifications;positive;CPR/AED certification; answer questions;refer health questions to professionals

TRUST Instructor

Take other classes; Reliably adhere to guidelines; Understand value of feedback; Sub;Team teach