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Hi my name ia lorcan from Ireland and i am doing a course in health and exercise and personal training with the Nation Training Centre Ireland. I am starting my fifth week tomorrow and would love some good advice in how to study in the proper way and how to set up my aerobc classes properly for my final exams. What sre the best dvd's and books to by that will also help me???
Look forward to your reply.
Kindest Regards.
Lorcan Daly. Ireland.
Ho Lorcan,
There is no one book that I recommend. I do recommend attaining resources from many organizations such as AFAA, ACE and ACSM.
Tips for studying:
Choose a mentor(s).
Practice your physical skills with and without a mirror.
Practice your theory by saying and writing your notes in different
ways.
Make sure that your group exercise class includes the following:
Pre-Class Announcements
warm Up
Cardio and Muscular Endurance/Strength
Motor Skill Components(at least one) Agility, Balance, Coordination, Power, Reaction Time, Speed.
Final Cool Down Stretch.
Post-Class Announcements
To plan a class, first think about the goals and objectives
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Michele C. Blake-Jones
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Dance, Group Exercise and Personal Fitness Training Becoming and Enhancing your career as a fitness professional. Preparing for fitness certifications. Basic Kinesiology. American Red Cross - Basic CPR/AED/First Aid
Experience
1. Dance, Group Exercise and Personal Fitness Training
2. Children, Adults, Older Adults, General Populations, Special Populations.
Organizations
C.A.H.P.E.R.D, .A.A.P.E.R.D.,and A.F.A.A
Publications
A.F.A.A.'s American Fitness magzine
Education/Credentials
1) BS (Kinesiology), AA (Physical Education)
2) Community College Certifications: C.S.U.C. - Group Exercise, L.A.V.C. - Group Exercise, L.A.P.C. Personal Trainer, L.A.M.C. Group Exercise and Personal Trainer.
3) A.F.A.A Certifications: Fitness Practitioner,Primary Group, Step Training, KickBoxing, Personal Fitness Trainer, Advance Personal Fitness Trainer and Weightroom-Resistance Specialist.
4) Y.M.C.A Certifications: Fitness Leader, Strength Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Cardio/Step Instuctor and Strength/Conditioning
5) American Red Cross - CPR/AED/First Aid Certified Instructor
6)Older Adults Certifications: Silver Sneakers, Arthritis Exercise Program Instructor and Matter of Balance
7) Other certifications: Kardio Kick Instructor, Rhythm/Tribal Dance Workout Instructor and 24 Hour Fitness Exercise Instructor.
Awards and Honors
1. C.S.U.N. - Education Equity Award for Outstanding Service for the Kinesiology Department (1999)
2. C.S.U.N. - Certificate of Appreciation for the Kinesiology Major's Club (1999)
3. American Heart Association (Dance for Heart) - Certificate of Appreciation (1994)
4. American Red Cross - Healthy & Safety Service Award
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