American Council on Exercise Certification Prep Course (Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer)

September 1st - November 17th | Tuesdays 4-6 pm

Turner Center | Room 113 & the Tank & Vault

Students Only

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$50 Registration Fee 

The objective of this course is to prepare students with the foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to pursue careers in group fitness instruction and personal training. Participants will develop an understanding of key fitness concepts, including human anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, nutrition, exercise programming, and behavior change, while learning how to apply these principles in both group and individual fitness settings.

Throughout the course, students will gain experience in class/session design and preparation, exercise instruction, communication techniques, client and participant engagement, and the delivery of safe, effective, and inclusive fitness experiences. Course content will be delivered through a combination of in-person meetings and an online Blackboard course, which will provide access to educational materials, assignments, and supplemental resources. While many topics will be covered together as a cohort, each class session will include dedicated breakout time for students to focus on Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) or Personal Trainer (PT) specific content, allowing for more targeted instruction, discussion, and practical application relevant to each certification path.

Students interested in GFI or PT employment opportunities with Ole Miss Campus Recreation will be offered the opportunity to shadow current student employees and the chance to audition their desired group fitness class format or to host a mock client PT session prior to the end of the course.