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.
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
September 12, 2021
9am-5pm
Location
Joe Frank Sanderson Center
Instructors
Meridith Nuckolls
Fitness Coordinator
Email: mnuckolls@saffairs.msstate.edu
AAAI/ISMA Personal Trainer
This certifications workshop consist 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
August 28, 2021
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Joe Frank Sanderson Center
Instructors
Jason Townsend
Associate Director UREC
Email: jtownsend@saffairs.msstate.edu
Meridith Nuckolls
Fitness Coordinator
Email: mnuckolls@saffairs.msstate.edu
GFIT Program
Our Group Fitness Instructor Training program is designed to prepare potential instructors to teach fun, safe, and effective group fitness classes. This is a four week program dedicated to learning material from various group fitness classes to give the fundamentals of teaching, cueing, and motivating a class. During this four week period, instructors will find their own teaching style and prepare for a demonstration to teach during the upcoming semester.
Training Date/Time
TBA
Location
TBA
Instructors
Meridith Nuckolls
Fitness Coordinator
Email: mnuckolls@saffairs.msstate.edu