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 2024

AAAI/ISMA Personal Trainer Certification Workshop

November 16th.  9:00am-6:00pm

Cost $149

Register for PFT @:  PFT 11/16 https://aaai-ismafitness.com/upcomingcertifications/pft-msu-nov2024/

 

AAAI/ISMA Primary Group Exercise Instructor Certification Workshop

Spring 2025

Cost $149

Register for PGEI@: 

 

AAAI/ISMA Cycle Instructor Certification Workshop

TBA Spring 2025

Cost $149

Register for CI @:  

 

Register @ AAAI/ISMA Or Contact Meridith Nuckolls to register 

mnuckolls@saffairs.msstate.edu 

man24@msstate.edu 

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

TBA Spring 2025

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

November 16th. 9am-6pm

Location

Joe Frank Sanderson Center

https://aaai-ismafitness.com/upcomingcertifications/pft-msu-nov2024/

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

TBA Spring 

Location

Joe Frank Sanderson Center

Instructors

Meridith Nuckolls
Senior Fitness Coordinator
Email: mnuckolls@saffairs.msstate.edu

Register

@ AAAI/ISMA or contact Meridith Nuckolls 

 

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