Fitness Certifications

Become a Personal Trainer

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
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$150
Non UNI Student/Community	$175

Location: WRC 155

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

For more info contact: Alex Long at longsai@uni.edu

Aug 31- Nov 6

Mon, Wed & Fri: 3:00-4:00pm

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
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$120
Non UNI Student/Community	$150

Location: WRC 104

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

Not offered this semester

Become a Group X Fitness Instructor

This course follows the American Council on Exercise (ACE) national instructor training course to become a Group Fitness Instructor. Learn to teach kickboxing, HIIT, Cycling, Strength Training and more. Course includes lecture and practical application and theory to provide safe, effective, and purposeful exercise. Learn to apply the principles of motivation, leadership skills, and communication techniques to lead a group fitness class. Must be a UNI student and commit to teaching at least three semesters.

Price
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$120
Non UNI Student/Community	$120

Location: WRC 85

Informational Meeting: Sept. 4th from 3:30 WRC 104

For more info contact Dana.Foster@uni.edu

Sept 11- Nov 20

Fridays: 2:00-4:30pm

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	$200

Location: WRC 85

Sat Oct. 10- Sun Oct. 11

Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am-1:00pm

Become a Aquatic Instructor

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 exercise this certification gives you a good part time job while having fun too! Must be a current UNI student

Price
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$75
Non UNI Student/Community	$75

Location: WRC 104

Informational Meeting: Fri, Sept. 13 2pm

Contact dana.foster@uni.edu

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