Methods of Group Exercise Instruction is the most comprehensive research-based book available for health and fitness professionals who want to learn how to lead effective group exercise classes. It describes the methodology required for setting up classes, how to create effective teaching progressions, and how to choreograph and program to music. More than 15 different class formats are covered, including high/low impact, step, kickboxing, indoor cycling, and water exercise. No other text goes into such detail or covers many of the unique class formats in this book, such as water exercise and cycling.

Methods of Group Exercise Instruction can also prepare group exercise instructors for certification examinations. Practical mini-teaching assignments at the end of each chapter help instructors to apply the information presented and build confidence in their teaching skills.

The following are other helpful components in the text:

• Three distinct parts cover the principles of group exercise, guidelines for class segments, and practical teaching skills.
• Illustrations, photos, written descriptions, and DVD examples work together to demonstrate the proper techniques for warm-up, cardiovascular training, strength training, and flexibility training.
• The most popular forms of group exercise classes and key details for a variety of formats, ranging from technique and music selection to step-by-step class routines, are included.
• An instructor evaluation form for directors of group exercise classes.
• Practice drills along with written and practical assignments make the material easy to teach and learn.

Fitness Training professionals will benefit from the multidisciplinary approach used in this book. It synthesizes concepts, principles, and theories based on research in the methods of group exercise, kinesiology, measurement, psychology, and nutrition to provide a direct and clear cut approach to physical fitness assessment as well as an intro to the IFPA Advanced Exercise Prescription Certification Course.

1. Learn the comprehensive, practical and research-based Methods of Group Exercise Instruction presented in the text.
2. Perform all the practical assignments to competency by following the demonstration presented on the course DVD.
3. Master the teaching techniques presented in the course for appropriate training for each muscle group and methods for warm-up, cardiorespiratory training, muscular conditioning and flexibility.
4. Master the starter routines and modification strategies.
5. Master the assessments for eight class formats: high-low impact, step training, kickboxing, sport conditioning, stationary indoor cycling, water exercise, yoga and Pilates.

1. Master the most popular group exercise formats for sport conditioning, and yoga mat-base Pilates.
2. Understand the supporting research for group exercise guidelines and procedures presented in the course text.
3. Master all 3 skills levels of group exercise formats featured on the DVD.
4. Convert the practical information presented in the test and convert it into applied skills necessary for success in your future Group Exercise Instructor Career.
5. Master the visual and practical information presented on the DVD and in the course text.

1. Master student-centered teaching system in group exercise.
2. Master the core concepts in class design for group exercise.
3. Understand music, choreography and curing methods in group exercise.
4. Master all components of group exercise instructing warm-up and stretching principles, cardiorespiratory training, muscular conditioning and flexibility training.
5. Master all group exercise modalities: step training, kickboxing, sports conditioning, functional training, stationary indoor cycling, water exercises, yoga and Pilates.
6. Understand how to customize your group exercise class.

Methods of Group Exercise describes the STANDARDS required to set up classes, creating effective teaching progressions, choreographing and programming to music. More than 15 different class formats are covered, No other text goes into such detail.

Includes: 

• Methods Of Group Exercise Instruction textbook
• 100 question multiple-choice Continuing Education Exam.