Trainings & Certifications

Campus Recreation is excited to offer nationally accredited courses for the future fitness professional. We aim to offer a prep course each semester that prepares individuals for their respective certification exam.
 
These courses through Campus Recreation will prepare participants to take the certification exam and provide practical, hands-on skills for leading fitness classes or working with clients. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will have the chance to interview and audition for a position on the fitness team with Campus Recreation.
 
Course Offerings Include: 
  • NASM Personal Training Certification
  • ACE Group Fitness Certification
  • Schwinn Cycle Instructor Certification

Interested in learning more?

Please attend one of our info sessions to learn more about our prep courses, the time commitment, employment opportunities, and cost. Please see dates and times below. 

Personal Trainer Prep Course Info Sessions: 

Tuesday Aug. 26 | 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday Aug 27 | 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday Sept 4 | 6:00 -6:30 p.m.

Group Fitness Prep Course Info Sessions: 

Tuesday Aug. 26 | 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Aug 27 | 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Thursday Sept 4 | 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Use the link below to register! 

Register Here!

Overview

All individuals interested in taking these courses will be required to submit an application as part of the registration for the course. Please note, only a limited number of individuals will be accepted into the course. 
 
Completion of these courses does not guarantee employment with Campus Recreation. You will be required to interview and audition for a position.
 
Course Outline Includes: 
  • 4-8 weeks of in-person instruction
  • Additional hands-on activities, assignments and labs
  • Mentorship program with current instructors or trainers
  • Mock sessions

If you have any questions, please email Maddi Stiles for GFIT (madalyn.stiles@uc.edu) and Traci Smith for PT (traci.smith@uc.edu)

Upcoming Courses

   Details for the upcoming Group Fitness or Personal Training Prep Courses
  Schwinn Cycle Certification Pilates Certification NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Dates  October 1 - October 29 October 1 - October 29 September 23 - November 20
Location Campus Rec Center - Cycle Studio Campus Rec Center Campus Rec Center
Course Meeting Times 

Wednesdays 5 - 6:30 p.m. 

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October 25 

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesdays 5 - 6:30 p.m. 

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October 26 

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

9 a.m. - 11 a.m. OR

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

[depending on availability]
Class Size 10 10 8
Cost

Individuals are only required to cover the cost of the in-person training 

Students: $129

Community: $199

Individuals are only required to cover the cost of their certification exam and optional study materials.

$250-600 [depending on certification you choose]

Individuals are only required to cover the cost of their certification exam and study materials - ~$350
Application Deadline Closes September 12th Closes September 12th Closes September 14th 
Application Link Apply HERE! Apply HERE!
 Apply HERE!