Methods of Group Exercise Instruction Online CE Course-3rd Edition
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Course components can be delivered as printed products or online:
• The text Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, Third Edition
• Online Video
• Study guide
• Continuing education exam
Formats, modalities, and trends in group exercise are constantly evolving. Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, Third Edition CE Course explores the most common group exercise modalities, giving students the skills to lead dynamic, safe, and effective classes. This course includes training principles, correction and progression techniques, and safety tips for a variety of group exercise formats to enhance the skills of both group exercise leaders and program directors.
Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, Third Edition CE Course moves from theory to practice in a logical progression. Rather than simply providing routines, this course helps people develop the core skills needed for creating routines, use proper cueing, and adapt teaching to new modalities. Teaching techniques convey appropriate training for each muscle group and methods for warm-up, cardiorespiratory training, muscular conditioning, neuromotor training, and flexibility. In addition, starter routines, modification strategies, and instructor assessment criteria are presented for seven class formats: kickboxing, step training, stationary indoor cycling, sport conditioning and boot camp, water exercise, yoga, and mat-based Pilates. The course also touches on alternative modalities, including dance-based classes, fusion, and mind–body training.
Online video included with the course contains over 100 minutes of video clips that demonstrate teaching demonstrations, cueing techniques, warm-up and cool-down, progressions and modifications, and basic moves for a variety of exercise modalities. The study guide contains a course syllabus, chapter objectives, and end-of-chapter learning activities to prepare students for the continuing education exam at the conclusion of the course.
Audience
A continuing education course for fitness, physical activity, and group exercise instructors.
Table of Contents
Part I: Fundamentals of Group Exercise Instruction
Chapter 1. Best Practices
Evolution of Group Exercise
Role of Group Exercise
Trends in Group Exercise
Business Basics for Group Exercise
Chapter Wrap-Up
Assignment
Chapter 2. Social Aspects of Group Exercise
Creating Group Cohesion
Instructors as Role Models
Creating a Healthy Emotional Environment
Student-Centered Versus Teacher-Centered Instruction
Chapter Wrap-Up
Assignments
Chapter 3. Foundational Components
Integrating Components of Health Into Class Design
Creating a Positive Preclass Environment
Principles of Muscle Balance
Balancing Strength and Flexibility
Range of Motion for Major Joints
Progressive Functional Training Continuum
The Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form
Chapter Wrap-Up
Assignment
Chapter 4. Traditional Concepts
Applying Music Skills in Group Exercise
Traditional Choreography
Basic Moves
Elements of Variation
Creating Smooth Transitions
Building Basic Combinations
Additional Choreography Techniques
Cueing Methods in Group Exercise
Chapter Wrap-Up
Assignments
Chapter 5. Coaching-Based Concepts
Motivational Strategies for Coaching-Based Group Exercise
Creating Dynamic Team Environments
Exercise Modification for Injury Prevention
Demonstrating Proper Alignment and Giving a Variety of Cues
Programming Music in a Class That Is Not Beat Driven
Chapter Wrap-Up
Assignments
Part II: Primary Components of Group Exercise
Chapter 6. Warm-Up and Cool-Down
Designing a Warm-Up
Evaluating Stretching in the Warm-Up
Designing a Cool-Down
Chapter Wrap-Up
Assignments
Chapter 7. Cardiorespiratory Training
Cardiorespiratory Training Systems
Beginning Intensity
Appropriate Intensity Levels
Intensity Monitoring
Principles of Muscle Balance in Cardiorespiratory Training
Safety Issues, Good Alignment, and Technique
Importance of Participant Interaction and Enjoyment
Cool-Down After the Cardio Segment
Chapter Wrap-Up
Assignment
Chapter 8. Muscular Conditioning and Flexibility Training
Recommendations and Guidelines for Muscular Conditioning
Cueing Muscular Conditioning Exercises
Demonstrating Progressions, Regressions, Modifications, and Alternatives
Safety Issues in Muscular Conditioning
Equipment for Muscle Conditioning
Recommendations and Guidelines for Flexibility Training
Cueing Flexibility Exercises and Ending a Class Appropriately
Safety Issues in Flexibility Training
Muscular Conditioning and Flexibility Exercises
Chapter Wrap-Up
Assignments
Chapter 9. Neuromotor and Functional Training
Neuromotor Training Principles and Recommendations
Functional Training Principles
Safety Issues in Balance and Functional Training
Equipment for Balance and Functional Training
Teaching a Balance Class
Teaching a Functional Training Class
Chapter Wrap-Up
Assignments
Part III: Group Exercise Modalities
Chapter 10. Kickboxing
Creating a Warm-Up
Technique and Safety Issues
Basic Moves
Combinations and Choreography Techniques
Other Kickboxing Formats
Chapter Wrap-Up
Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points
Assignment
Chapter 11. Step Training
Creating a Warm-Up
Technique and Safety Issues
Basic Moves and Step Patterns
Basic Combinations and Choreography Techniques
Training Systems
Chapter Wrap-Up
Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points
Assignment
Chapter 12. Stationary Indoor Cycling
Positioning, Alignment, and Safety
Creating a Warm-Up
Basic Moves
Formatting Indoor Cycling Classes
Intensity Monitoring
Cueing and Coaching Techniques
Chapter Wrap-Up
Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points
Assignments
Chapter 13. Sport Conditioning and Boot Camp
Creating a Warm-Up
Equipment and Setup
Planning Safe, Effective Movements
Basic Moves
Chapter Wrap-Up
Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points
Assignments
Chapter 14. Water Exercise
Benefits of Water Exercise
Properties of Water and Newton’s Laws of Motion
Creating a Warm-Up
Formatting Water Exercise Classes
Training Systems
Water Exercise Equipment
Basic Moves
Chapter Wrap-Up
Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points
Assignment
Chapter 15. Yoga
Philosophy of Yoga
Breathwork in Yoga
Beginning a Yoga Class
Verbal Cues and Music
Technique and Safety Issues
Equipment and Class Setting
Basic Asanas (Postures)
Chapter Wrap-Up
Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points
Assignments
Chapter 16. Pilates
The Pilates Method: Basic principles
Creating a Warm-Up
Verbal Cues and Music
Technique and Safety Issues
Ending a Pilates Class
Basic Moves
Chapter Wrap-Up
Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points
Assignments
Chapter 17. Alternative Modalities in Group Exercise
Creating a Client-Centered Group Exercise Class
Group Exercise for Niche Markets
Lifestyle-Based Physical Activity Classes
Dance-Based Classes
Equipment-Based Cardiorespiratory and Strength Training
Mind–Body Classes
Fusion Classes
Ethical Practice Guidelines for Group Fitness Instructors
Chapter Wrap-Up
Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points
Assignment
