Group X Certifications
The Department of Campus Recreation is committed to providing advanced educational opportunities to the YSU community by offering professional certifications. Completion of these certifications can bring students professional opportunities and developed leadership skills while encouraging personal excellence and growth. Certifications regularly offered are; ACE Exams, ISCA Kickboxing, NETA Group Fitness, and SPINNING. Continuing education courses are regularly scheduled with the certifications.

FiTOUR Group Exercise Certification
Get started in the Group Exercise sector of the fitness industry by becoming a Certified Group Exercise Instructor with FiTOUR®. The FiTOUR® Primary Group Exercise Instructor certification will equip you with the necessary tools to begin your career teaching fitness and health to others in a fun and enjoyable group setting. Stay ahead of the trends and latest health and fitness research by applying to your classes the most updated group exercise teaching techniques and guidelines. The FiTOUR® Primary Group Exercise Certification is for new comers to the fitness industry and weight room attendants, sales staff, front desk staff and personal trainers who want to transition into teaching group exercise. The After completing and passing the FiTOUR® Primary Group Exercise Certification, you will be able to teach generally/apparently healthy individuals in a fun and exciting group exercise setting based on ACSM guidelines.
Date: TBA
Time:TBA
Price: Early Bird before 9-4-09 $99; after 9-4-09 $129; day of event $149
Location: Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center & Conference Room

ISCA Personal Training Certification
To Register call 1-800-555-2333
This 2 day certification involves a combination of lectures, discussion groups and hands-on practical sessions. At the end of the two day workshop the participant will be tested with both a written and practical exam. Topics covered are an introduction to Personal Training, Cardio-Respiratory Training and Nutrition, Strength and Flexibility Training, Screening and Assessment, Individual Exercise Program Design, Communication and Motivation, Muscular-Skeletal Injuries, Business and Legal Considerations
Date: Friday, Saturday & Sunday October 9th, 10th & 11th 2009
Time: TBA
Price:
Location: Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center & Conference Room

Zumba Certification
Register online at: http://www.zumba.com/us/workshops/action/details/workshopId_1452/
Zumba® Fitness was created in the mid-90’s by Colombian native Alberto “Beto” Perez, a celebrity fitness trainer and choreographer for International pop superstars. Inspired by the traditional cumbia, salsa, samba and merengue music he grew up with, Beto paired his favorite pulsating Latin rhythms with the red-hot international dance steps his clients loved and Zumba® Fitness (Spanish slang for “to move fast and have fun”) was born! Since Beto brought Zumba® Fitness to the US in 1999, it has become one of the fastest-growing, dance-based fitness crazes in the country, with people of all ages falling in love with its infectious music, easy-to-follow dance moves, and body-beautifying benefits.
Date: Sunday, November 8th, 2009
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Price:
Location: Aerobics Studio/Conference Room
Please call 330-941-2207 for more details.

SPINNING Instructor Orientation
Register Online at: http://www.spinning.com/event_detail.asp?key=2DF2859778914DCFAAA14E1A13FBD8BA
The ride of your life starts with Spinning® Instructor Orientation, the world’s most comprehensive and widely recognized indoor cycling training program. In this nine-hour workshop, you’ll explore Spinning biomechanics, bike setup and safety, gain strong coaching skills and develop the ability to craft unforgettable class profiles by incorporating heart rate training, the Spinning Energy Zones™ and visualization techniques. Spinning Orientation also includes a one-year membership to our SPIN® program, which entitles you to 15-20% off Spinning continuing education, apparel and products.
Date: Saturday, January 16th, 2010
Time: 9am – 6pm
Price: $295 plus manual
*Student discount available
Location: Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center SPINNING Area & Conference Room

SPINNING Mental Training: Approach & Skills Workshop
Register Online at: http://www.spinning.com/event_detail.asp?key=00AD34B8D8F2434A9E539D8EC94259F7
As we develop fitness and physical abilities, we need to sharpen our mental edge for ultimate performance. Learn tools, techniques and skills to find a center with power, develop complete focus and practice calmness with strength.
Date: Sunday, January 17th, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - Noon
Price: $109.00
*Student discount available
Location: Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center SPINNING Area & Conference Room

Race Day Energy Zone™ Workshop
Register Online at: http://www.spinning.com/event_detail.asp?key=F1FAA2E6B0FD497DA396521F2CDD4104
Unlike any other workout around, the Race Day Energy Zone was created to give riders an opportunity to measure their fitness progress as a result of training in the other four Energy Zones. This workshop will explain the benefits of the Race Day class, identify the components of the Race Day Energy Zone and establish a programming template. Instructors will also get the opportunity to determine their individual race day training zone.
Date: Sunday, January 17th, 2010
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Price: $60.00
*Student discount available
Location: Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center SPINNING Area & Conference Room

ISCA KBox Round II
This 1 day certification provides an overview of the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to teach a safe and effective Boxing and or Kick Boxing personal training session. A practical exam will be given to assure proficiency and technique of the trainer. Topics covered are Boxing and Kickboxing Standards and Guidelines, Equipment: Wraps, Gloves, Punch Mitts, Jump Rope, Kicking and Punch Shields and Bags, Physiology and Biomechanics, Injury Prevention Techniques, Mechanics of the Ring: Footwork
Date: Saturday February 21st, 2010
Time: TBA
Price: TBA
Location: Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center & Conference Room

FiTOUR® Boot Camp Fitness Trainer Certification
The FiTOUR® Boot Camp Fitness Trainer Certification will provide fitness instructors and personal trainers with the professional tools and knowledge needed to train clients in a group setting or in a one-on-one setting a military-style fitness program. This course focuses on techniques used in military physical training programs for building lean muscle mass through calisthenics, weight training, and fast-paced cardiovascular exercise. The course textbook, The Official Five Star Fitness Boot Camp Workout was featured on ABC-TV's The VIEW and is a great resource for fitness professionals!
Date: Saturday March 20th, 2010
Time: TBA
Price: TBA
Location: Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center & Conference Room

Zumba Certification
Zumba® Fitness was created in the mid-90’s by Colombian native Alberto “Beto” Perez, a celebrity fitness trainer and choreographer for International pop superstars. Inspired by the traditional cumbia, salsa, samba and merengue music he grew up with, Beto paired his favorite pulsating Latin rhythms with the red-hot international dance steps his clients loved and Zumba® Fitness (Spanish slang for “to move fast and have fun”) was born! Since Beto brought Zumba® Fitness to the US in 1999, it has become one of the fastest-growing, dance-based fitness crazes in the country, with people of all ages falling in love with its infectious music, easy-to-follow dance moves, and body-beautifying benefits.
Date: Sunday April 25th, 2010
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Price: TBA
Location: Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center & Conference Room

ISCA Kick Box Choreography
This course will combine lectures and practical training to help the aerobic instructor, personal trainer and fitness enthusiasts to understand proper progression of kick boxing movements to formulate dynamic group exercise programs and one-on-one sessions. Topics Covered: Punch & Kick Combinations, Body Alignment, Progression of Movement for Combinations, Kick Boxing Standards & Guidelines
Date: Saturday May 1st, 2010
Time: TBA
Price: TBA
Location: Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center & Conference Room

ISCA Pilates with Props
Learn the ins and outs of utilizing props to enhance a client's strength and progress in a Pilates based program.
Date: Saturday May 1st, 2010
Time: TBA
Price: TBA
Location: Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center & Conference Room