[b][Crows Nest, 18 April 2016][/b] – fitnessU, powered by Australian Fitness Network, offers a Certificate III in Fitness course. This course includes a Group Fitness Specialisation module, which is necessary to become a certified group fitness instructor in the country.

[b]Duration and Requirements[/b]

The Group Fitness Specialisation module is for individuals with a Certificate III in Fitness or Certificate IV in Fitness. The students who are currently taking the Certificate III in Fitness may add this module to their course.

fitnessU provides students with a flexible online learning structure. The participants can take this module whenever they want, as long as they complete the module within three months upon registration.

[b]Skill Gain[/b]

In this module, the participants will learn to plan, design and conduct group exercises. They will also gain the knowledge of various instructional strategies and critiquing techniques, which are essential in the regular assessment of their client’s fitness levels. They will learn to modify class programs in accordance to the fitness levels of their clients.

Upon completion of this module of the course, the individual gains a Certificate III in Fitness with Group Fitness Specialisation. With this certificate, the individual becomes a qualified group fitness instructor who can teach the following fitness classes:

• Aerobics
• Indoor cycling
• Circuits
• Boxing
• Dance fitness programs, such as Zumba
• Yoga and Pilates
• Les Mills classes, such as BODYPUMP and BODYATTACK

[b]Elite Pro-Trainers as Mentors[/b]

fitnessU, through the Australian Fitness Network, hires fitness professionals from an elite community of Pro-Trainers to teach and support the aspiring group fitness instructors.

The Certificate III in Fitness with a Group Fitness Specialisation is one of the learning opportunities that the Australian Fitness Network and fitnessU offer. This module is also in line with the Australian Fitness Network and fitnessU’s goal to mentor and train individuals who want to start a fitness career.

[b]About fitnessU[/b]

fitnessU consists of fitness educators and professionals who are members of the Australian Fitness Network. The Network has been supporting the careers of fitness professionals for over 25 years. Today, Australian Fitness Network has a global reputation for being an industry leader and innovator, and the leading source of information, education and events in fitness.

For more information about fitnessU and its training courses, visit http://www.fitnessu.com.au/blog/when-is-the-ideal-time-to-start-a-fitness-career.