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Certifications

Latin, African and Caribbean Master Dance Class with Kukuwa

  

FALL 09: October 27, 2009, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Siegel Center  

PRING 10: February 4, 2010, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Cary St. Gym

Cost: FREE for VCU Students, $5 for guests.  

 

Get ready to work muscles you didn’t realize you had! You will lift off on an exotic African expedition with the “agbaja” & “adowa”, glide through the plains of Latin America with “salsa” and “merengue”, and cruise to the Caribbean Islands “winin” through the carnival celebrations! The energy grabs you and immediately has you moving your arms, waist, hips, and legs to a blend of Latin merengue, African soukous, and Caribbean soca rhythms. LAC® is a low impact/high energy choreographed workout designed to target your cardiovascular system, improve your fitness level and pump fun through your veins. It is open to participants at all fitness levels.


Kukuwa Master Certification

 

FALL 09: November 7, 2009, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Siegel Center

SPRING 10: February 6, 2010, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Cary Street Gym          

Cost: $250.00         

 

Get certified to teach Kukuwa Dance Workout and Latin, African and Caribbean Dance! Workshop Includes Master Class with Kukuwa, Training and Written Exam.

 

Topics Covered Include:

Full workshop details.

 

 

AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America) Personal Fitness Trainer Workshop and Certification

 

November 13- 15,  2009, Friday from 1:00 pm-9:30 pm and Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am-6:00 pm.     

Cost: $304.85 for VCU students and staff and $469 for all others   

Location: TBA        

 

For the aspiring and experienced fitness professional working one-on-one with clients, This three-day certification workshop includes lectures, practical demonstration and both written and practical exams. It covers exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology and injury prion. The course also includes fitness assessment testing procedures, nutrition fundamentals and weight management, special populations and medical considerations, listening, leadership and motivational skills, exercise programming in the weight room, wellness programming and screening guidelines.

 

To register, go to www.afaa.com. For VCU discount, email Dr. Eric West ewwest@vcu.edu

 

AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America) Practical Skills and Choreography

 

November 14, 2009, 9 am - 6 pm 

Cost: $83.85 for VCU students and staff, $129 for guests.    

Location: Siegel Center   

 

This one day workshop covers class format, successful cueing, smooth transitions, creative choreography and effective music utilization. The class is from 9 to 6. 5 CEUs for AFAA certified professionals. Includes: Study guide shipping additional, one day workshop, one year AFAA membership, $68 value or membership extension to current members, subscription to American Fitness magazine and TeleFitness Internet access number.

 

To register, go to www.afaa.com. For VCU discount, email Dr. Eric West ewwest@vcu.edu

 

Certification: AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America) Primary Group Exercise Certification

 

November 15, 2009, 9:00 AM - 6:00

Cost: $187.85 for students and staff, and $289.00 for all others To register go to www.afaa.com. For VCU discount, email ewwest@vcu.edu 

Location: Siegel Center   

 

This course is a review of AFAA’s Basic Exercise Standards & Guidelines, anatomy, exercise science, exercise evaluation and exam criteria. The program format includes practical application of group exercise, study guide overview and question and answer sessions. The day concludes with written and practical exams. Includes: study guide shipping additional, workshop, full one day Certification Review, written & practical exams, one year AFAA membership$68 value or membership extension to current members, subscription to American Fitness magazine & TeleFitness Internet access number. Current CPR certification required before certification is issued.

 

Certification: AFAA Step Skills and Choreography

 

February 27, 2010, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Cost: TBA    

Location:  Cary Street Gym

 

Certification: AFAA Step Certification

February 28, 2010, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Cost: TBA    

Location:  Cary Street Gym

 

AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America) Personal Fitness Trainer Workshop and Certification

 

April 16- 18, 2010, Friday from 1:00 pm-9:30 pm and Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am-6:00 pm

Cost: $304.85 for VCU students and staff and $469 for all others   

Location: Cary Street Gym           

 

For the aspiring and experienced fitness professional working one-on-one with clients, This three-day certification workshop includes lectures, practical demonstration and both written and practical exams. It covers exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology and injury prion. The course also includes fitness assessment testing procedures, nutrition fundamentals and weight management, special populations and medical considerations, listening, leadership and motivational skills, exercise programming in the weight room, wellness programming and screening guidelines.


To register, go towww.afaa.com. For VCU discount, email ewwest@vcu.edu

 

Certification: AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America) Practical Skills and Choreography

 

Month: April 17, 2010, 9 am - 6 pm         

Cost: $83.85 for VCU students and staff, $129 for guests.    

Location: Cary Street Gym

 

This one day workshop on November 17 covers class format, successful cueing, smooth transitions, creative choreography and effective music utilization. The class is from 9 to 6. 5 CEUs for AFAA certified professionals. Includes: Study guide shipping additional, one day workshop, one year AFAA membership, $68 value or membership extension to current members, subscription to American Fitness magazine and TeleFitness Internet access number.

 

To register go to www.afaa.com. For VCU discount, email ewwest@vcu.edu        

 

AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America) Primary Group Exercise Certification

 

Month: April 18, 2010, 9:00 AM - 6:00                

Cost: $187.85 for students and staff, and $289.00 for all others

Location: Cary Street Gym

 

This course is a review of AFAA’s Basic Exercise Standards & Guidelines, anatomy, exercise science, exercise evaluation and exam criteria. The program format includes practical application of group exercise, study guide overview and question and answer sessions. The day concludes with written and practical exams. Includes: study guide shipping additional, workshop, full one day Certification Review, written & practical exams, one year AFAA membership$68 value or membership extension to current members, subscription to American Fitness magazine & TeleFitness Internet access number. Current CPR certification required before certification is issued.

 

To register go to www.afaa.com. For VCU discount, email ewwest@vcu.edu        

Schwinn Indoor Cycling Instructor Training Program

 

Spring 2010, Date TBA 9 am - 5 pm

Registration Deadline: TBA

Cost: VCU Students, Faculty, Staff: $150, $200 Guests, $225 for all after 9/30     

Location: Cary Street Gym

 

This 8 hour interactive workshop teaches participants everything they need to know to become an indoor cycling instructor. Bike fit, cycling physiology and mechanics, proper riding technique, the Schwinn Cycling Coach's Pyramid, class design, scheduling and music selection. Attendees will participate in two hour-long rides. A basic group exercise or personal training certification is recommended but not mandatory.

 

Printable registration form for Schwinn Indoor Cycling Instructor Training Program

 

CSCS and NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer Workshop- A Leadership Primer for Strength Coaches and Personal Trainers

 

Spring 2010, Date TBA  8 am - 7:15 pm Sat, 7 am - 3:30 pm Sun     

Registration Deadline: TBA

Cost: TBA

Location: Cary Street Gym

 

This is a preparation workshop/seminar for the CSCS and NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer certifications. Topics covered include Structure and function of the muscular, respiratory and cario systems; biomechanical concepts;' anaerobic and aerobic training adaptations; metabolic and nutritional aspects of exercise and training; client consultation, fitness assessments, measurement and evaluation; free weight and machine exercise technique; aerobic exercise and interval training; speed development and plyometric training; anaerobic exercise prescription, emergency and legal issues in personal training/coaching; training special populations; leadership training for strength coaches and personal trainers. Presented by Dr. Rodney Gaines.

 

Printable registration form for CSCS/NSCA Workshop

 

VCU Recreational Sports
VCU Recreational Sports

1200 W. Broad St.
P.O. Box 842029
Richmond, VA 23284-2029
Phone: (804) 827-1100
Email: recsports@vcu.edu

Virginia Commonwealth University
Enrollment Services
Recreational Sports
1200 W. Broad St.
P.O. Box 842029
Richmond, VA 23284-2029
Phone: (804) 827-1100
E-mail: recsports@vcu.edu
Page Last Update: November 19, 2009