Fitness Programs offers year-round programming designed to improve your physical well-being AND strengthen your fitness expertise.

Join us for fitness programs, certification courses, instructional workshops, and more. It’s not just about getting fit; it’s about sharing, learning, and growing together through exercise and wellness.

Ready to take the next step? Register online on the UREC Shop. We’ll reach out via email to discuss the class details before we kick things off.

ACE Group Fitness Instructor Prep Course

Utilize your passion for fitness with UREC’s eight-week Group Fitness Instructor Prep Course (GFI Prep Course). Designed for UREC members (students, faculty, staff, and community members), this program equips participants with essential skills in planning, cueing, and teaching group fitness classes. The course covers basic anatomy, kinesiology, motivational interviewing, and includes a 5-week mentorship program with hands-on teaching experience.

This course also prepares participants for the ACE Fitness nationally accredited certification, setting them on the path to a rewarding fitness career. Join us at UREC to unlock your potential, inspire a healthier community, and achieve your fitness goals. Upon obtaining the ACE GFI certification, participants will be considered for a spot on our Group Exercise Staff.

The course is $99 for UREC members.

Complete the course registration form to register for the course. The course meets Mondays, 3 – 5 p.m. starting in mid-February.