Fitness
Trainings & Certifications
Application Process & Trainings
We require all interested individuals to submit an application before being admitted to the training(s). We expect a competitive field with only ten (10) applicants being accepted into each program. Trainings are open to students and non-students.
Cycle Instructor
Course Information
This is a 6-week in-house program that will require you to attend weekly training classes. This process will allow you to shadow current instructors to get a hands on feel of being an instructor, along with following an online class through Schwinn Cycling Fitness. At the end of the program, you will take an exam through Schwinn Cycling to receive certification.
Fall 2024 Application Timeline
Prep Course Registration
Following acceptance into the Cycle prep course, you will be required to pay the course registration fee. The registration fee will include:
- Exam voucher
- Schwinn Cycling Fitness E-Book
- Online study modules
- Schwinn Cycling Fitness study guide
- Practice exam
- 30+ hours of in-class & hands-on learning
Group Fitness Instructor
Course Information
Fall 2024 Application Timeline
Prep Course Registration
Following acceptance into the Group Fitness prep course, you will be required to pay the course registration fee. The registration fee will include:
- Exam voucher
- ACE Group Fitness E-Book
- Online study modules
- ACE study guide
- Practice exam
- 30+ hours of in-class & hands-on learning
Personal Trainer
Course Information
Learn the knowledge and skills necessary to become a certified personal trainer! This course will provide both lecture style and practical experience to prepare you for a nationally recognized certification exam. Topics include basic and functional anatomy, applied exercise physiology, program design principles, form and technique instruction, client interaction, and nutritional concepts. Practical sessions will apply concepts covered in the lecture and serve to prepare students to work one-on-one with clients.
This course will cover the cost of the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
exam. In addition, students will receive online learning modules, study guides, textbooks,
and practice exams. Completion of the prep course does not guarantee employment with
Recreation & Wellness. Participants who are seeking an employment opportunity will
need to apply, interview, and obtain the required certification(s) to be considered.
Fall 2024 Application Timeline
Prep Course Registration
Following acceptance into the PT prep course, you will be required to pay the course registration fee. The registration fee will include:
- Exam voucher (including a free re-test, if necessary)
- NASM Personal Training E-Book
- Online study modules
- NASM study guide
- Practice Exams
- 30+ hours of in-class & hands-on learning
Employment with usf recwell
Completion of this course does not guarantee employment with USF Recreation & Wellness. Interested students must apply and participate in the interview process for consideration for employment. Non-students who earn their certification are not eligible for employment at USF.
Questions?
If you have questions or require reasonable accommodations about our upcoming trainings, please contact the appropriate coordinator!
Personal Training: Celina Rosales | cjrosales@usf.edu
Group FItness & Cycle: Annika Larson | annikalarson@usf.edu