Start a career as a Group Fitness Instructor through NAFC's in-depth online certification course!

• Study at your own pace - Study online at times and places that fit your busy schedule.
• Online Testing - Take your certification exam whenever you're ready with secure online testing.
• Unlimited Educational Support - If you have questions about the course materials, contact us!
• Customer Support - Support both Before and After you become certified.
• Accreditation - NAFC is proud to be nationally accredited by the NBFE.

In the Group Fitness program, you'll learn to assess and apply an understanding of:

• How knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics plays a role in maximizing results while minimizing risks in a large group setting.
• Components of total fitness exercise programming.
• Components of a well-rounded group fitness class.
• Teaching to different learning styles in a group setting.
• Safety variables and methods for avoiding injury.
• Mechanics involved in maintaining proper posture.
• Various warm up movements and stretching exercises.
• Various types of exercises and different intensity levels for movement.
• Movements, hands on coaching, and verbal & visual cues for various exercises.
• Understanding how to apply choreography to rhythm and beat.
• Effective timing, smooth transitions, and visual cues for teaching in a group fitness setting.