Fitness
Trainings & Certifications
Get certified here, on campus! We offer: Personal Training Prep Course, Group Fitness Instructor Training, individual Group Fitness certification courses, and more. See below for current offerings.
Personal Training Prep (PT Prep)
Course Dates: February 4th through April 3rd
If you are passionate about pursuing a career in health and fitness, we have a course for you. Learn the knowledge and skills necessary to become a certified personal trainer! This course will provide both lecture style and practical experience to prepare you for a nationally recognized certification exam. Topics include: basic and functional anatomy, applied exercise physiology, program design principles, form and technique instruction, client interaction and nutritional concepts. Practical sessions will apply concepts covered in the lecture and serve to prepare students to work one-on-one with clients.
Sessions will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:00PM.
Cost (USF Students): $60
Group Fitness Instructor Training (GFIT)
Course Dates: February 5th through April 4th
The group fitness instructor training course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete a national certification exam and become a group fitness instructor. Topics include exercise physiology, anatomy, nutrition, techniques for cueing and instruction, and music awareness. Participants will receive practical experience in group instruction and feedback through a mentorship program. Prior teaching experience is not necessary, but participation in a variety of group fitness formats is required. Certification exam is not included in the cost of this course.
Sessions will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 6:00PM.
Cost (USF Students): $60