Fitness Certifications

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. 

Location: WRC 204

Informational meeting Monday Sept. 11th - 3:00 - 4:00 pm, WRC 155

 Sept 9- Nov 22

Mon & Wed 3pm to 3:50pm

 Fri  3pm to 4:30pm.

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Learn to teach group aquatic exercise classes. If you love the water. have good people skills, lots of energy, and enjoy all the benefits of excercise this certifciation gives you a good part time job while having fun too! Must be a current UNI student

Location: WRC 104

 Informational Meeting: Fri, Sept. 13 2pm​

TBD based on individual schedule

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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.

Location:WRC 85

Informational Meeting: Sept 13, 2pm WRC 104

Sept 20- Dec 6

Fridays 2-4:30pm

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

Location: WRC 85

Sat. Sept 21 - Sun. Sept 22

Sat: 9am-4pm

Sun: 9am-2pm

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