May 05, 2024  
2021-2022 Springfield College Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

WLPL 346 - Leading in Service through Physical Literacy and Wellness: Principles of Group Fitness


This course is designed to be a culmination to the Physical Literacy and Wellness coursework.  Through this course, students will develop teaching methods and strategies in group fitness/exercise instruction, and prepare to take the AFAA Primary Group Fitness Instructor certification exam. Students will learn, participate in, develop, and demonstrate group fitness instruction skills that align with AFAA and ACE Primary Group Fitness Instructor guidelines and recommendations. Emphasis will be on developing and implementing safe, effective, and creative group exercise programs.  As a culminating experience, the students and instructor will plan for and implement a service experience where students will apply wellness knowledge and group fitness instruction skills and strategies in service to others.

Prerequisites & Notes
WLPL 200 level course



Credits: 1