Fit Academy
About Fit Academy
Interested in becoming a Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer with RecSports? Fit Academy offerings both group fitness instructor and personal trainer prep courses to help Notre Dame students learn all the necessary information and skills for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) certification exam. Each course consists of a self-study curriculum, in-person workshops, and hands-on experience in the fitness industry.
Program Eligibility
This program is open to the University of Notre Dame undergraduate and graduate students.
Fit Academy Program Offerings
Group Fitness Instructor Prep Course (Fall 2024 - Coming Soon! More details this August 2024)
This program aims to prepare you for the American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam by following a self-study curriculum and gaining hands-on fitness experience. The prep course will expose students to different class formats: cardio, strength, dance, mind/body, and cycle.
Program Dates: Application for Fall 2024 - Coming Soon! More details this August 2024.
Program Cost: All participants accepted into the program are required to complete a $180 registration fee.
Program Includes
- ACE Group Fitness Instructor Handbook & Study Curriculum
- Online Practice Exam
- American Red Cross Pro Rescuer & First Aid Certification
- Semester Group Fitness Pass
- Five In-Person Workshops
- Weekly group fitness teaching experience and final audition
Participants who complete all portions of the program will be offered a voucher to take the certification exam and the opportunity to join the RecSports Fitness Team!
Personal Trainer Prep Course (SPRING 2025:- Coming Soon!)
This program aims to prepare you for the American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer Certification Exam by following a self-study curriculum and gaining hands-on fitness experience. The prep course will expose students to exercise program design, exercise physiology, fitness assessments, and personal training session experience with a client.
Program Dates: February 4 - April 17
- Application Closed for Spring 2024.
Program Cost: All participants accepted into the program are required to complete a $200 registration fee.
Program Includes
- ACE Personal Trainer Handbook & Study Curriculum
- Online Practice Exam
- American Red Cross Pro Rescuer & First Aid Certification
- Five In-Person Workshops
- A minimum of 5 mock client personal training sessions and a final mock session
Participants who complete all portions of the program will be offered a voucher to take the certification exam and the opportunity to join the RecSports Fitness Team!
Questions?
Contact Kaitlyn Kyger, (kkyger@nd.edu), Assistant Director for Fitness & Instructional Programs