Fitness Certifications

Become a Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer Certification

This instructor course is offered to students who are interested in becoming a personal trainer at the Wellness/Recreation Center. This ten-week, intensive class covers exercise physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, hands-on practical training, exercise programming, motivation, and coaching techniques.

Price
Fee	$120
Public Fee	$150

Location: WRC 150

Informational meeting: Wed. Jan 30 at 3:00- 3:50 pm.

Feb. 4- Apr. 19

Mon & Wed 3pm to 3:50pm

Fri 3pm to 4:30pm.

Become a Health Coach

This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a national certification exam in health coaching. Topics include effective coach-to-client communication techniques; behavioral, nutritional, and physiological sciences. Screening and assessment; guidelines for designing and implementing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise programs; and the legal, professional, and roles of the health coach. Open to the public.

Price
Fee	$120
Public Fee	$150

Location: WRC 104

Informational Meeting: Tues, Feb. 5 3-3:50pm

Feb. 8 - Apr. 26

Tues: 3-3:50

Fri: 12-12:50

Become a Group X Fitness Instructor

This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a national certification exam in group fitness instruction. Topics include guidelines for instructing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise, the principles of motivation and communication techniques to encourage adherence in the group fitness setting and methods for enhancing group leadership. Practical training will cover kickboxing, cycling, interval training, strength based classes. Must be current UNI student and commit to teaching at least three semesters at the UNI Recreation Services.

Price
Fee	$150
Public Fee	$175

Location:WRC 104

Informational Meeting: Tues, Feb. 1, 3:00-3:50pm WRC 104

Feb. 8 - Apr. 26

Fridays 2-4:30pm

Become A Yoga Instructor

This informative workshop gives you the tools to teach vinyasa yoga classes. Manual with 70 pose breakdowns, physical execution, practical. and safety techniques

Price
Fee	$150

Location: WRC 87

Sat. Feb 23 - Sun. Feb 24

Sat: 10am-5pm

Sun: 11am-4pm

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Fitness Certifications