UREC Summer Group Fitness Classes and Certifications
University Recreation's summer schedule of Group Fitness classes is currently underway. There are currently 60 classes scheduled throughout the week with a variety of formats and times from which to choose.
University of Arkansas students, faculty and staff are eligible to take Group Fitness classes at no cost. All other UREC membership types must purchase a semester Group Fitness Pass for $40 (includes Group Fitness access to both facilities). All classes are available on a drop-in basis. Registration is required once per year, and can be done either at the UREC membership office or at the class location.
University Recreation will also host a P90X instructor certification course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 12. The P90X training program enables fitness professionals and enthusiasts to become P90X Instructors so they can lead a P90X LIVE class in gyms and other fitness facilities. Those interested in taking this certification can register here.
All instructors interested in teaching for University Recreation are required to hold a nationally accredited certification. All potential instructors must go through an interview process. The interview consists of an audition, in which the potential instructor teaches a 15-20 minute version of the class format they would like to teach. Upon hire, instructors are be able to team teach or begin teaching classes dependent upon their previous instructing experience and audition.
"Approximately 75 percent of our group fitness classes at UREC are taught by University of Arkansas students," said Casey Fant, fitness programs coordinator.
"Offering a variety of certifications each year allows students to explore other opportunities outside of their major. They are also able to maintain their certifications and take these skills with them after they leave the university."
See the full Summer 2015 Group Fitness schedule at urec.uark.edu/2602.
For additional information, contact Casey Fant at cfant@uark.edu or 575-3542.
Contacts
Casey Fant , assistant director
University Recreation
479-575-3542,
cfant@uark.edu
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