Certifications
Each semester, The Sanderson Center hosts certification workshops by various fitness providers. Dates, information and websites for workshops taking place in our facility will be posted each semester.
Fall 2025
AAAI/ISMA Personal Trainer Certification Workshop
October 4th, 2025: 9:00am-6:00pm CST
Cost $149
Register for PFT @: TBA
AAAI/ISMA Primary Group Exercise Instructor Certification Workshop
October 18th, 2025: 9am-6pm CST
Cost $149
Register for PGEI@: TBA
AAAI/ISMA Cycle Instructor Certification Workshop
November 1st,2025: 9am-6pm CST
Cost $149
Register for CI @: TBA
Register @ AAAI/ISMA Or Contact Meridith Nuckolls to register
Available Certifications
AAAI/ISMA Cycle Instructor Training
This Certification teaches you the information and skills needed to successfully teach group fitness cycling classes. It prepares you for both the written and practical testing in a non-threatening, comfortable environment. You will learn everything from how to set the cycle to match each participant's body, correct form, safety issues, music, exercise science, proper class format and more.
Training Date/Time
Fall 2025
November 1st, 2025: 9am-6pm CST
Location
Joe Frank Sanderson Center
Instructors
Meridith Nuckolls
Senior Fitness Coordinator
Email: mnuckolls@saffairs.msstate.edu
AAAI/ISMA Personal Trainer
This certifications workshop consists of a study into anatomy, cardio and muscular physiology, kinesiology, program design, client evaluation/assessment, cueing form and technique and necessary tools to start a career in personal training.
Training Date/Time
October 4th, 2025: 9am-6pm CST
Location
Joe Frank Sanderson Center
Cost
$149
https://aaai-ismafitness.com/upcomingcertifications/pft-mus-mar2025/
Instructors
Meridith Nuckolls
Senior Fitness Coordinator
Email: mnuckolls@saffairs.msstate.edu
AAAI/ISMA Primary Group Fitness Instructor Certification
This Certification teaches you the information and skills needed to successfully teach group fitness classes. It prepares you for both the written and practical testing in a non-threatening, comfortable environment. You will learn everything class structure, programming, correct form, transitions/cueing, music, exercise science, proper class format and more.
Training Date/ Time
October 18th, 2025: 9am-6pm CST
Location
Joe Frank Sanderson Center
Cost
$149
Instructors
Meridith Nuckolls
Senior Fitness Coordinator
Email: mnuckolls@saffairs.msstate.edu
Register
https://aaai-ismafitness.com/upcomingcertifications/primary-msu-mar2025/
or contact Meridith Nuckolls