Atlantic Cape Community College | Fitness & Wellness

AAAI/ISMA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Phase 1

The Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Phase 1 workshop, taught in partnership with the American Aerobic Association International/International Sports Medicine Association, covers the essentials and fundamentals of applied exercise science related to personal fitness training of healthy populations. Safety, exercise physiology, assessment, nutrition basics, exercise concepts and principles, program design, and proper biomechanics are taught and emphasized throughout the course. An introductory study into anatomy, muscle physiology, cardiovascular physiology, kinesiology, client evaluation, program design, and the tools necessary to start your career will be covered.

You will take your certification exam at the end of the day. Recommended (but not required) manuals can be purchased directly through the AAAI/ISMA website: aaai-ismafitness.com/product/bonus-buy/

FTNS-103 (8 hours)
Cost: $129

Section MW03: Mays Landing Campus
Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Section MW04: Mays Landing Campus
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

AAAI/ISMA Primary Aerobics/Group Fitness Instructor Certification

This class is designed to teach instructors different techniques when teaching a basic aerobic/step aerobic class. Some important factors discussed are: Heart Rate, Safety (Knee, foot, hip, and general body alignment, The importance of warm-up/cool-down, and Body mechanics.)

The AAAI-ISMA Primary Aerobics (Group Fitness) Instructor Certification is designed to help participants understand knowledge as it pertains to the teaching of group-based exercise classes. Participants will review: proper group fitness components (warm up, aerobic exercise, flexibility exercise, strength exercise, cool down), utilization of the F.I.T.T. principle, proper biomechanics, safety, heart rate training techniques, anatomy, and training principles. Also, reviewed during the course is group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, safe transitional movements, and rhythm.

FTNS-107 (8 hours)
Cost: $129

Section MW01: Mays Landing Campus
Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

You will take your certification exam at the end of the day. Recommended (but not required) manuals can be purchased directly through the AAAI/ISMA at https://aaai-ismafitness.com/product/exercise-science/.

AAAI/ISMA certification courses are valid in every state and are recognized in nine countries. AAAI/ISMA CECs will be awarded upon successful completion of the workshop, along with certification, which is valid for two years. For more information about

AAAI/ISMA certifications, please visit aaai-ismafitness.com or call (609) 397-2139.

Usui Reiki 1 Practitioner

Reiki is a non-dogmatic energy modality that anyone can learn. Reiki can be used to support and enhance Physical & Mental/Emotional health & well-being. Most participants find they gain a profound sense of deep peace, balance, & clarity.

In this class, you will learn: What is Reiki? The History of Reiki, Why do Reiki? The Principles of Reiki, How to do Reiki on Yourself, and How to do Reiki on Others. Upon completion of this class, you will receive a Reiki First Degree certificate. This class will be held off-site at the instructor’s yoga studio located in Egg Harbor Township.

PDEV-504 (4 hours)
Cost: $250

Section FW02: Off-site
Sunday, February 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Usui Reiki 2 Practitioner

This class is for those who have already completed Reiki 1 attunements and would like to increase their Reiki energy for themselves & doing sessions for others. In this class, you will receive two additional attunements and symbols that will allow you to do more profound healing & distant healing sessions. You will learn to integrate the new information into practical situations that will leave you feeling confident in your new abilities. In addition, this class will help to deepen your personal growth and healing process. This class will be held off-site at the instructor’s yoga studio located in Egg Harbor Township.

PDEV-505 (4 hours)
Cost: $250

Section FW02: Off-site
Sunday, April 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

NEW! Transformational Breath Work Training Certificate (Hybrid)

Is your life fulfilling? Does your work light you up? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? The time for a change is now! This personal transformation training will allow you to have all of the experiences firsthand that you will then be able to lead a client through from physical healing, emotional integration, coaching and spiritual connection. Judith Kravitz leads the training which will allow for interaction with different groups across the United States and Canada. You will experience a personal breath analysis, sound healing, fountain of youth postures, Byron Katie’s Works, numerous breath sessions, abundance process, miracle consciousness principles and much more. Give yourself an experience that you will never forget and one that you may want to share with the world. This program will be held at a private yoga studio in Egg Harbor Township. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate towards your certification. Have questions prior to registering? Please contact (609) 204-4420.

PDEV-507 (40 hours)
Cost $2,499

Section FW01: Off site
January 22-26, Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Full payment must be made at the time of online registration via credit/debit card. Early registration is recommended to ensure a spot in your workshop, many courses fill quickly.

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