Aerobics/cec's

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Expert: Michele C. Blake-Jones - 1/30/2010


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I just became hired by the YMCA, am going through all of the trainings, will be group exercise certified through them in two weeks, already certified Zumba and Silver Sneakers instructor. I wanted to know about courses ( cec's)through organizations such as NETA, would we be covered under the Y group Ex,I see Ex: YMCA 7  at the end of the home study course for the Format I am interested in. HOW DOES ALL OF THIS WORK...newbie!!!!

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Hi Cathy,

The YMCA only accepts CECs from ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NDEITA, NSCA, ISCA, NASM and YMCA

Visit www.YMCAexchange.org
Ask yoursupervisorfor the user name and password to enter this site
You can get more information about certifications and CECs

Find some great mentors. They will save you time and money.

Michele

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Expertise

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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