Certifications are generally offered in Fall and Winter semesters (may be offered in Summer) and are designed to give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to work in the fitness industry including here at the University of Guelph!
Fall Registration opens on Monday, August 18th at 6:30am.
Below Activities require registration & fees apply. Recreation Membership is not a pre-requisite to enroll in Certification courses.
Learn principles of conditioning, set-up, class format & applied anatomy and kinesiology. Includes a written exam & a practical assessment.
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. This is a 1 day course. *No Registration after course start.
Become a group fitness instructor! Help people achieve their goals in a fun and motivating group setting with music. This 30 hour course affiliated with the canfitpro national certification program will be split into both theory and 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 3 day course over 2 weekends & attendance is mandatory for all dates. *No Registration after course start.
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 & attendance is mandatory for all dates. *No Registration after course start.
This 16-hour course will focus on developing practical teaching skills for exercise instruction. This course is required to work in our Fitness Centre, is a highly recommended prerequisite for our personal training course and a great course if you want to increase your knowledge in the fitness realm. Topics covered include: anatomy and physiology, principles of conditioning for strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training, spotting and technique correction as well as roles and responsibilities of a gym employee. This is a 2 day course & attendance is mandatory for all dates. *No Registration after course start.