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- NO WATER THURS. 5.17
- •Due to repair, there will be NO water on Thurs. and possibly Fri. morning.
- •Portable toilets, Robinson and Watkins are available for restroom services and Robinson is availble for showers.
- Annual Steam Shutdown
- •No Hot Water May 14th - May 18th
- •Affected areas: Towel service, showers, building temperature
- Courts/Studio Closed
- •The following courts will be closed May 14th - June 3rd due to refinishing:
- •Knopp and Yoder Courts, Racquetball Courts 1-4, and Aerobics/KU Fit Studio
- •All courts and the studio should be ready by June 4th
- ASRFC Hours and Program Information
- Starting May 12th, the ASRFC and programs will have reduced hours and availability. Check them out!
- KU Fit
- •Check out the new interim schedule! Mon., 5.14 - Fri., 6.1. Price for the Interim is $10 for the entire session - that is $10 for 3 weeks!!
- •The new KU Fit Summer Schedule begins June 4th! Cost is $25 for the entire summer! New Summer Schedule!
- Faculty/Staff Members Payroll Deduction
- •Forms are now available! Two options to choose from: Click here
- Outdoor Pursuits
- •It's that time of year to get out and enjoy the weather! Why not rent some camping equipment for a weekend outing? Check out our awesome rental prices!
- Congratulations ASRFC Staff!
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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). 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 | $100- Payable in Rm 103 ASRFC |
| ACE Group Fitness Instructor text, study guide & practice test bundle (20% discount) | $67.16- payable online - acefitness.org |
| ACE Group Fitness Certification Exam (20% discount) | $199.20- payable on-line- acefitness.org |
Get Registered:
- Payment in the administrative office of the ASRFC (Rm 103), Cost $100
- Study materials can be purchased online at www.acefitness.org or another book source of your choice. Upon registering, you will be given a list of study materials/books that are recommended for the course.
- REGISTRATIONS will start January 3, first 25 applicants
- Spring Semester 2011
- Mondays & Wednesdays from 3-5pm starting January 23, 2012
- Group Fitness Instructor Training Information
- ASRFC room 202
- All currently enrolled KU students
- Amber Long, M.Ed., has 9 year experience as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, 5 years managing fitness and is a professional fitness education presenter. She holds certification from ACE in personal training and AFAA & Les Mills group fitness.
- Contact Amber Long, Assistant Director Fitness at ajlong@ku.edu or (785) 864-1822
