Notices & Events
- Thursday, November 5th 11:30am-1:30pm
- •Filming for a promotion will be occurring in the lower level cardiovascular area
- •All the Precor Ellipticals that are used for the ReRev will not be available
- •Most other cardiovascular equipment will be available
- H1N1 Vaccination Site for Students
- •November 5th from 10am - 2pm the Oread side (previously known as the expansion) of the ASRFC will be utilized
- • The following areas will not be accessible until 4pm: Courts (Yoder/Knopp); racquetball courts (3/4); martial arts studio; Oread Arena (Rock Chalk/Jayhawk); boxing area and golf simulator.
- •Vaccine only available for KU Students
- Help Keep Everyone Healthy
- •Frequently: Wash/Sanitize hands, Wash down equipment and Return used shower and workout towels
- •Hand sanitizer stations are located throughout the facility
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KU Fit Group Fitness
ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Preparation Program
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certification Preparation Program is designed to prepare students to sit for the ACE group fitness instructor certification or another nationally recognized group fitness certification. With this ACE approved curriculum, offered by KU Recreation Services, students will be engaged in practical application of the materials covered. The course will offer both lecture and movement training, applying theory to practice. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have demonstrated their knowledge and skills of:
- Exercise science
- Participant monitoring
- Communication and instructional techniques
- Class design and development
- Exercise Form and technique
- Basic nutrition
- Motivational skills
Following the course offered by KU Recreation Services, the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification; a nationally accredited and recognized group fitness certification, will be offered at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center (ASRFC) Saturday, February 13th. Participants of the group fitness intstructor program will receive a 20% discount on the exam and study materials.
Student who complete the group fitness instructor training program will be eligible to audition for hire prior to taking a certification exam. If hired, a professional group fitness certification will be required within 6 months of hire to maintain employment as a group fitness instructor at KU Recreation Services. Students may choose to take the ACE certification exam when it is held on campus or sit for another certification of their choice.
Costs associated with the program:
| ACE Group Fitness Instructor Preparation Program Fee |
$75- Payable in Rm 103 ASRFC |
| ACE Group Fitness Instructor text, study guide & practice test bundle (20% discount) |
$90- payable online - acefitness.org |
| ACE Group Fitness Certification Exam (20% discount) |
$175- payable on-line- acefitness.org |
Get Registered:
- Payment in the administrative office of the ASRFC (Rm 103), Cost $75
- Study materials can be purchased online at www.acefitness.org or another book source of your choice
- REGISTRATIONS will start December 2009
When:
- Spring Semester 2010
- Wednesday (lecture, ASRFC room 203) & Fridays (application, ASRFC room 115) from 3-5pm
Who is eligible:
- All currently enrolled KU students
Questions:
- Contact Amber Long, Assistant Director Fitness at ajlong@ku.edu or (785) 864-1822
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