Specialty Courses

• Specialty Courses
• CPR/AED Infant and Adult
• Lifeguard Training (Starguard Elite)
• Become a Starfish Swimming Instructor!
• Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
• International Sports and Conditioning Associations (ISCA)
• Upcoming Courses

Specialty Courses

Fitness Connection offers a variety of certifications and specialty courses throughout the year.
To be included on our certifications course mailing list, please email fitness@fitness.ky

CPR/AED Infant and Adult

First-time certifications and certification renewal courses are held frequently. Certifications are valid for 2 years from the date of certification. Certification courses are held at Fitness Connection, Schools, Businesses, and Homes.

CPR Certification: $100 CI

For booking email fitnesss@fitness.ky

Starguard Elite Lifeguard Training

A comprehensive program with hands-on skills and drills. All training is a hybrid style. Coursework and tests are conducted online while all hands-on training is conducted in person.

Become a Starfish Swimming Instructor!

The Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) is the largest privately held aquatic safety and professional development training organization in the world for aquatic training. Completion of this program allows you to teach people of all ages and abilities to swim for pleasure, fitness, or competition – and teach them correctly. Fitness Connection is a SAI approved training facility

Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)

Aquatic Fitness Instructor Certification

AEA is the global resource in aquatic fitness and the certification is recognized in over 30 countries worldwide.

International Sports and Conditioning Associations (ISCA)

We can offer certification in the following courses:

Personal Training

Included will be information on cardiovascular fitness, strength training, flexibility training, basic fitness assessment and prescription, motivation techniques, and related business issues.

Pilates Mat level I

Provides an in-depth overview of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to teach a safe and effective Pilates Mat Class.

Yoga Ball

Provides practical information and techniques for teaching yoga postures and poses using stability balls. The training includes program theory and guidelines, practical sessions of hands-on technique work, and program development information.

Whether you are simply an avid fitness enthusiast and would like to enhance your own knowledge in the area of personal training and fitness or your interest lies in a Personal Fitness Training career path, this course is definitely for you!

The workshops will involve a combination of lectures, discussion groups, and hands-on practical training. At the end of the course, all participants will be tested with both a written and practical exam. You will walk away from the course with a greater understanding of fitness and personal training and an internationally recognized certification in Personal Training from ISCA.

Upcoming Courses

CPR/AED Training

Starguard Elite Lifeguard Training

SAI Swim Instructor Training

AEA’s Aquatic Fitness Instructor

ISCA Personal Training

Pre-registration is required!

Call 949-8485 or e-mail fitness@fitness.ky if you are interested!

NOTE: If you are interested in one of the courses or workshops listed above, and you do not see one scheduled, please call us and we will try to organize one.

Completion of this program allows you to teach people of all ages and abilities to swim for pleasure, fitness, or competition—and teach them correctly. Fitness Connection is a SAI approved training facility.