Certification: Group Exercise Instructor

This certification course is specifically designed to help fitness professionals develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become a successful group exercise instructor. Course content includes both theoretical and practical information including exercise principles and guidelines, program design, safety, and training techniques in the areas of instruction, cueing, the use of music, and choreography. The training includes hands-on practical sessions to practice leadership and instructional skills, and requires passing a written exam to receive ISCA Group Exercise Instructor Certification.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.