ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
This micro-credential is the first in a series of stackable credentials and combines a prep course for the ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor exam and current CPR/AED certification by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. Students learn to lead dynamic, inclusive group fitness classes with a focus on programming, motivation techniques, music selection, and safety protocols. This course is ideal for students or professionals pursuing careers in health, fitness, or wellness.
Students must complete the required coursework to earn this micro-credential.
For more information, contact:
Elizabeth Brown – Professor, Social Sciences Division
Email: [email protected]
- Client Engagement Strategies
- CPR/AED Certified
- Dance Fitness
- Exercise Leader
- Exercise Program Design
- Fitness Class Leadership
- Fitness Industry Ethics & Standards
- Fitness Professional
- Group Exercise Instruction
- Group Training
- Inclusive Fitness Practices
- Motivational Coaching
- Music Selection & Cueing
- Safety & Risk Management
- Complete Rose State College ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor Prep Course.
- Complete a CPR/AED certification course by American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Pass a proctored ACE Certification Exam on Group Fitness Instructor.
Upon completion, participants earn a digital badge to showcase their expertise in personal training and CPR/AED certification.
Celebrate your new skills!
After completing this micro-credential, you will receive a digital badge to showcase your skills. This badge highlights your ability to understand and apply the principles of an ACE Group Fitness Instructor.
Once you earn a digital badge, share your achievement with employers and on social media profiles. If you choose not to share your badge immediately, you can log in to your Credly account at any time to access and share your badges. To do so, you must:
- Log in to your account
- Select the badge you’d like to share
- Select the “Share” button at the top of the page
- After being redirected to the “Share Badge” screen, you will find different tabs directing you to connect your social media accounts and share your badge.
- For course details and to enroll, visit ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor.
- For a complete list of micro-credentials, visit Rose State College Micro-Credentials Course Catalog.