Group Fitness Leadership (GFL) - Course Content


 

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Pre-requisite: Basic Fitness Leader

Participating in fitness classes is as popular as ever and today's consumer expects quality leadership. This 26 hour course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to lead safe, effective and motivating group fitness classes.

Course Content Includes:
  • Goals of the Course
  • Various Types of Group Fitness Classes
  • Pre-class Preparation
  • Warm-Up
  • Cardiovascular Conditioning
  • Muscular Conditioning
  • Final Cool Down
  • Practical Sessions on Floor
  • Stretching Discussion
  • High/Low Class Participation and Discussion
  • Cueing - Verbal and Visual
  • Types of Choreography
  • Block Building Do's and Don't's
  • Formations
  • Use of Music
  • Musical Definitions
  • How to Identify the 32 Count
  • Music Selection
  • Music Resources
  • Muscular Conditioning Class Participation
  • Teaching Drills
  • Step
  • Proper Stepping Technique
  • Step Class Design
  • Tips for Building Step Choreography
  • Safety Considerations

 

The certifications of the IFC are nationally recognized and transferable across Canada.