AFAA - Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-GFI)

For over 30 years AFAA has provided generations of instructors with practical skills and hands-on experience needed to inspire and motivate the world to move forward happier and healthier lives. AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification (AFAA-GFI) is built on the foundation of AFAA’s reputation as a leader and innovator of group based fitness. Not only will the AFAA-GFI course provide for all of the necessary entry-level skills to become an in-demand instructor, it will inform instructors about the format-specific classes and help instructors navigate various career paths within the fitness industry. AFAA-GFI course provides real life application to specific exercise formats, examples of cueing, communication, and instruction. As you progress through the course programME, you will work towards achieving competency in the following areas:

  • Demonstrate comprehension of fundamental scientific concepts related to exercise science;
  • Design a well structured and balanced fitness class or workout for a diverse group of participants that is both safe and effective;
  • Demonstrate comprehension of key instruction and presentation skills necessary for effective group instruction;
  • Demonstrate key traits of professionalism as a group fitness instructor; and
  • Demonstrate the key skills and knowledge required to be a competent group fitness instructor.

Remarks: All online material can only be accessed using desktop or laptop computer. iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone or Android devices are not supported.

Curriculum
FAQ
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Chapter 1: Welcome to Group Fitness Learn about the state of health and fitness today Explore your what and why as you learn about common characteristics of Group Fitness Instructors. This chapter provides foundational benefits of group fitness classes across all formats and introduces you to the instructor mindset. Chapter 2: Professional Expectations of a GFI Helping others reach their fitness goals requires the knowledge to analyse the basics of human movement thoroughly. Biomechanics and the interactions of the muscle action spectrum provide you with the language of exercise science and a foundational understanding of the human body. Chapter 3: Career Development Identify various possibilities of employment and how developing a personal brand supports your journey as a Group Fitness Instructor. It will also provide career development opportunities and self-care tactics to help keep you a top instructor. Chapter 4: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Identify your scope of practice as a Group Fitness Instructor and keep you within your legal and ethical boundaries as a fitness professional, in-person and virtually. It will provide information about safety responsibilities, emergency protocols, insurance considerations, and music licensing.
Chapter 5: Human Movement Science and Exercise Review the benefits of exercise and connect them to applied human movement and exercise science. This chapter will go over the major systems of the body, planes of motion, and other exercise science topics as they relate to movement and bioenergetics. Chapter 6: Training Science Provide basic training principles and their relation to participant outcomes. This chapter will also go over acute variables, integrated fitness, and how to accommodate all participant levels through modification. Chapter 7: A Supportive Approach to Group Fitness The intent of this chapter is to make group fitness applicable and safe to all participants through inclusivity of individual considerations and adjusting external environmental variables.
Chapter 8: Defining Your Class Connect the vision of your class to its desired objectives and explore how vision and objectives help you select other class considerations to ensure your class meets the needs of your participants. Chapter 9: Building the Body of Your Workout Discuss the selection of the intensity, exercises, arrangements, and modifications in alignment with your class vision to meet the needs of your participants. Chapter 10: Other Vital Components of Your Workout Show how to use the body of your workout to select other components of your workout in alignment with your class vision and objectives, as well as to support the expectations and success of your participants. Chapter 11: Music Show the connection between music and movement as well as explain components of music and how they can be used to align with your class vision and objectives and meet the needs of your participants. This module will also provide an overview of different sources of music and the legalities connected to each source.
Chapter 12: Communication Discuss the different types of communication, their value to participants, and how you can use inclusive communication to engage, motivate, and build trust with your participants. Chapter 13: The Art of Cueing Identify various cueing techniques, establish their purpose in group fitness, and explain how to effectively deliver them. This chapter will also review proper exercise technique, safe body mechanics, and how to build your own cues. Chapter 14: Monitoring Participants and Adapting to Class Dynamics Review monitoring techniques for your participants’ exercise technique, form, and intensity as well as how to appropriately modify to ensure the success of your participants. This module will also explore unexpected events in the group room and how to best resolve them. Chapter 15: Instructing Virtually Explore instructing virtually, the relevance of virtual instruction to instructors and participants, and how to create an engaging virtual workout. This chapter will also review legal, ethical, and safety considerations when designing and offering virtual workouts. Chapter 16: Your Journey as a Group Fitness Instructor Review your next steps as you prepare for your final exam and explore employment opportunities as a Group Fitness Instructor.
Successful completion of the final exam is required to become a Group Fitness Instructor. This exam is closed-book and invigilated. The final exam consists of 120 questions. You must pass with a scaled score of 70 or better. This exam is invigilated online, and you will have 2 hours to complete the test. You must take this exam within 365 days of your account activation date. Your account will be activated within 3-5 working days of payment.  
The exam is valid for 365 days from your date of account activation. You will have access to the course content for 5 years from your date of account activation. This is particularly helpful so you can refer back to the content while you're first starting out as an instructor.
The AFAA-GFI course is completely self-paced. Many students may complete the course in as little as 6 to 8 weeks. Exact times will vary depending on the student, prior experience and dedication to the material.
The AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-GFI) certificate must be renewed every two (2) years.
As an AFAA-GFI, you are required to renew every 2 years. To renew, you must complete 15 CEUs (continuing education units) as well as maintain a current CPR and AED certifications. CEUs ensure you are current with best-practice guidelines, plus they will expand your knowledge, skills, and abilities in key areas.
You do not need prior experience before taking the AFAA-GFI course.
The AFAA-GFI certificate is the foundation of a group fitness instructor. You will learn the latest instructional techniques, coaching skills, and leadership strategies for teaching safe, effective, and enjoyable group fitness classes no matter what the format is.
The AFAA-GFI final exam is a closed-book exam. It is am online exam and invigilated online.

AFAA - Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-GFI)

CEU: 1.5 NASM

RM1,990.00 SST

    NASM-CPT
    Live Workshop Preferred Location
*Note : Price excludes 8% SST

The AFAA Group Fitness Instructor course includes:

  • AFAA-GFI Hardcopy Textbook: AFAA Principles of Group Fitness Instruction
  • AFAA-GFI Final Certification Exam ( 3 attempts)
  • Online AFAA-GFI Practice Exam
  • AFAA-GFI Digital Chapter Downloads
  • Online Chapter Study Guide
  • Online Exercise Resources
  • Online Sample Workouts
  • Online Trainer Resources
  • Online Chapter Quizzes
  1. Upon payment, your online account will be activated with 1-3 days.
  2. Once your account has been activated, you will receive your account details through email, and you can get started! 
  3. You will have our support - we're just a text or call away.
  1. Register and pay for the course.
  2. Complete the self-guided online study materials in your own time from the comfort of home.
  3. Once ready, book for your exam (within 365 days of account activation). Exams are invigilated online.
  4. Pass the certification exam and receive your certificate!

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