Specialty Courses

• Specialty Courses
• CPR/AED Infant and Adult
• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
• Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
• International Sports and Conditioning Associations (ISCA)
• Upcoming Courses
• Become a Starfish Swimming Instructor!

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 held monthly. Certifications are valid for 2 years from the date of certification

New CPR Certification: $100 CI (includes manual)

CPR Renewal: $75 CI

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)

Instructor Certification. AFFA is a professional organization that promotes safety and excellence in exercise instruction. Their standards and guidelines for safe and effective exercise have been acknowledged worldwide as the recognized standard of practice for fitness professionals.

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:

Boxing

Is an interval training program incorporating the sport-specific techniques used in boxing to provide a high level of conditioning for both aerobic and anaerobic systems of the body. This course can be designed for one on one sessions or group.

Kick Boxing

Is an interval training program incorporating the sport-specific techniques used in boxing, martial arts and kick boxing to provide a high level of conditioning for both aerobic and anaerobic systems of the body. The training incorporates lectures and techniques, punching, footwork, punch mitts, kicks and the jump rope.

KBox Round II

Incorporates the basic and advanced boxing skills for punching, footwork, mitts, thai pads, the heavy bag, the kicking shield and the jump rope.

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

ISCA’s Pilates Mat Level 1

• When: April 16th, 18th and 21st
• Time: 16th & 21st 5:30 -9:30
• 18th 4:30 – 6:30
• Where: Fitness Connection
• Instructor: Laura Ribbins
• Cost: $275.00CI includes all lectures, theory, classes and instructor’s manual

AEA’s Aquatic Fitness Professional Exam

• When: JANUARY 2014
• Where: Fitness Connection
• Instructor: Laura Ribbins
• Cost: TBA

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.

Become a Starfish Swimming Instructor!

The Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) is the largest privately held aquatic safety and professional development training organization in 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.