FIT BEACH 2008


SPECIALTY INTENSIVE TRAININGS

Fit Beach Intensive Trainings are offered each as auditable workshops or in their entirety as a package.  To receive a certificate of completion you must attend all sessions for the intensive as well as pass any topic examinations.  Failure to sign up for the intensive before the first class offered may be detrimental to workbook availability and receives an additional $30 on-site registration fee.
 


Fit Bodies Inc. Group Exercise Specialist Intensive

This Intensive will offer the following components to increase your knowledge and confidence in leading a group fitness class:

  • Components of a fitness class including warm-up and cool-down progressions
  • Choreography development and class sequencing for a variety of class formats 
  • Musicality: phrasing, proper cueing techniques and music selection
  • Fitness Theory: understanding cardiovascular training, anatomy in action, and flexibility techniques
  • Exercise modifications for various levels of participants

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  • Participants who successfully finish this intensive will qualify as a traveling fitness pro for Fit Bodies Inc. and Fit to Travel but will need to provide proper continuing education at the end of two years to remain eligible.  A Certificate of Course Completion will be provided for full attendance and success completion of program exam.  Tested knowledge will be based upon workbook and classroom lecture.

  • Workbook will be shipped to home for pre-course preparation upon registration.  Bring materials with you to the Fit Beach Conference and your intensive class.

Date: 11/04-08
Time: 2:30p-4:00p daily

Fee: US $119 Course  (on site $149), Plus $30 Workbook


Fit Bodies Inc. Aquatic Exercise Fundamentals Specialty Intensive

Learn the skills vital to becoming a successful aquatic exercise leader.  This specialty certificate serves as an important first step into the field of teaching aquatic exercise and emphasizes practical skill mastery.  It addresses the benefits of aquatic exercise, the aquatic environment and principles of water, general anatomy and kinesiology, water depth options and appropriate movement plans, cueing skills, music use, working with special populations, the need for professionalism and leadership skills.

  • Participants who successfully finish this intensive will qualify as a traveling fitness pro for Fit Bodies Inc. and Fit to Travel but will need to provide proper continuing education at the end of two years to remain eligible.  A Certificate of Course Completion will be provided for full attendance and success completion of program exam.

Date: 11/04-08
Time: 4:30p-6:00p
Fee: US $99 (on site $129)


Barefoot Bodies™  F.Y.I. FOUNDATION YOGA INTEGRATION INTENSIVE

This course will give you a good, solid foundation on the basics of yoga in an easy, condensed form. Marianne has taken her popular Barefoot Bodies' Seven Steps program and broken it down to its basics. FYI will focus on alignment, form, and mindfulness as it strengthens your body, increases your flexibility, and improves your balance. You'll also have the opportunity to explore a brief history of yoga and its texts, the energy of the Chakras, and the practice of Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation. If you've always wanted to delve deeper into your practice but never felt you had the time, this is the course and the opportunity for you. All levels welcome.

Upon successful completion of this program a Certificate of Completion will be presented.

Date: 11/04-08
Time: 8:30a-10:00a daily
Fee: US $149 (on site $179)


Training for Triathlon Intensive Series - Rick Vizzari

Description to be added

Date 11/04-06
Time 2:30p-4:00p 11/4 & 6 and 4:30p-6:00p 11/5
Fee: US $79 (on site $99)


IFTA Cycling Instructor Intensive Series - Greg Sims

Description to be added

Date 11/06-08
Time 10:30a-12:00p
Fee: US $99 (on site $129)


FIT Launch, Inc. - U.S.F.I.T. - Personal Training Foundations Intensive

Review the essential skills needed to successfully launch your career as a personal fitness trainer.  This ongoing workshop will cover the topics of communication, fitness foundations in personal training, assessment and screening, principals and elements of exercise program design, as well as provide opportunities to put theory to practice with case studies and practical demonstrations.  Completion of all workshops is recommended if sitting for the written exam to earn a certificate of completion.

Required Reading:  FIT Launch PT Foundations Workbook.
Suggested Reading:  ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 3rd ed., ISBN#1-890720-14-

  • Participants who successfully finish this intensive will qualify as a traveling fitness pro for Fit Bodies Inc. and Fit to Travel.  Certification through the American Council on Exercise or National Strength and Conditioning Association is strongly encouraged.  A Certificate of Course Completion will be provided for full attendance and success completion of program exam.  Tested knowledge will be based upon workbook and classroom lecture.

  • Workbook will be shipped to home for pre-course preparation upon registration.  Bring materials with you to the Fit Beach Conference and your intensive class.

Date: 11/04-08
Time: 10:30a-12:00p daily
Fee: US $119 Course (on site $149), Plus $30 workbook