Fitness & Yoga Certifications

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Additional fees are applicable and registration is required for the following Certifications. Athletics Base Membership is NOT required to register for Certification courses.

Yoga Teaching Certification

This is a 200-hour certification course with an intensive focus on Classical Yoga. With over 30 years of teaching experience, your instructor will help you learn the benefits of the physical components of yoga, as well as the mental and spiritual benefits. If you are looking for a yoga course that will teach you how to engage the mind and body as well as understand the philosophy behind the practice of yoga, this is the course for you! This certification continues through both the Fall & Winter semester (no classes during the month of December). Payment Plan available during the registration process.

Activity Details

19252 - September 9, 2018 to April 23, 2019

Sunday(s) from 6:00PM to 10:00PM
Tuesday(s) from 6:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates event isn't occuring:
- Sunday October 7, 2018
- Tuesday October 9, 2018
- Sunday December 2, 2018
- Tuesday December 4, 2018
- Sunday December 9, 2018
- Tuesday December 11, 2018
- Sunday December 16, 2018
- Tuesday December 18, 2018
- Sunday December 23, 2018
- Tuesday December 25, 2018
- Sunday December 30, 2018
- Tuesday January 1, 2019
- Sunday January 6, 2019
- Sunday February 17, 2019
- Tuesday February 19, 2019
- Sunday April 21, 2019
Fee: $2,938.00
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Weight Trainer Supervisor Certification

This 16-hour course will focus on developing practical teaching skills for exercise instruction to prepare you to be a Fitness Centre Staff or enhance your own personal interest in the fitness realm. Topics covered include: anatomy, physiology specific to weight training, cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training theory & guidelines, principles of conditioning, equipment & exercise analysis, technique correction, spotting techniques, typical roles and responsibilities of a weight room supervisor.

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Currently not offered

Cycle Instructor Certification

The University of Guelph has developed its own Group Cycle Certification course. The principles of conditioning will be applied by incorporating details around set-up, class format, applied anatomy and kinesiology. Learn the do's and don'ts, precautions of cycling and the basics to coaching participants through this type of workout. Certification includes a written exam and a practical assessment to be booked for a later date.

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Currently not offered

Fitness Instructor Certification

Become a group fitness instructor! Help people achieve their goals in a fun and motivating group setting with music. This 32 hour course affiliated with the canfitpro national certification program will be split into two days of theory and two days of in-class practical training. This course offers extensive theory information and good practical application of that theory. Competency is determined in two stages: a written exam and a practical assessment which will be booked for a later date. This is a 4 day course over 2 weekends.

Activity Details

19675 - January 26, 2019 to February 3, 2019

Saturday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sunday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fee: $271.00
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Fitness Instructor Certification Mentorship

You've taken the course. Now what? This program will allow you to receive guidance and feedback as you prepare for the 'in class' practical evaluation. This program allows you to practice-teach with our instructors. In addition, there will be 6, one-hour, weekly sessions with our certification course instructor. Each week focus will be placed on the different components of designing a class.

Activity Details

19676 - February 6, 2019 to March 20, 2019

Wednesday(s) from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates event isn't occuring:
- Wednesday February 20, 2019
Fee: $136.00
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AQX Aquafit Instructor Certification

Numerous Canadian cities have adopted AQX as the aqua fitness leadership training certification model, including the University of Guelph. AQX graduates are eligible for OFC certification, which is recognized throughout Canada & Internationally. This active theory and practical skills course (two pool sessions per day) leads to becoming a certified aqua fitness instructor. The key focus is practical skill development with adequate theory to support best practices. Certification is earned by 100% course completion, 80% on open book theory exam, practice teaching with a Mentor and successful completion of a practical teaching exam (all included within the course fee). Course fee also includes AQX Manual.

Activity Details

20327 - March 22, 2019 to March 31, 2019

Friday(s) from 5:00PM to 9:00PM
Saturday(s) from 8:30AM to 6:30PM
Sunday(s) from 8:30AM to 6:30PM
Fee: $492.00
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Personal Trainer Certification

This applied comprehensive 36-hour course is designed to give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to work with clients in a one-on-one or small group setting. We are affiliated with the canfitpro national certification program. Course content includes physiology, anatomy, applied kinesiology, energy metabolism, principles of conditioning, postural assessment and correction, health screening, goal setting and programming. Competency is assessed in 2 stages: a written exam and a practical assessment which will be booked for a later date. This is a 4-day course over 2 weekends.