Certification Prep Courses Offered
(Prep courses are open for currently enrolled UM students)
American Council on Exercise Summer 2024 Certification Prep Courses
Online – Self-study (May – August) | $50 Registration Fee | For UM Students enrolled in Fall 2024 classes
Blackboard Classroom | Exam discount | Pick up course books prior to leaving Oxford for the summer
Group Fitness Instructor Self-study Prep Course | Register here
Personal Trainer Self-study Prep Course | Register here
The objective of these courses is to prepare prep course students in feeling confident teaching many different modalities of group fitness, or personal training clients one on one or in small group settings, to deliver a quality experience to their future class participants or clients, prepare to take and pass their ACE certification exam and potentially audition to become a group fitness instructor or personal trainer with Ole Miss Campus Recreation. Included in the summer course fee is the book and manual rental, an online blackboard class and self-study resources. Students who are interested can receive assistance with registering for the ACE certification exam, get information about fall 2024 Campus Recreation employment and in-person group fitness class or mock client audition opportunities. Email fitness@go.olemiss.edu with specific questions or for more information. Once completing the online registration a fitness staff member will email you to set up a time to pick up your course materials and add you to the blackboard classroom.
American Council on Exercise Fall 2024 Certification Prep Courses
Online classroom/In-Person Hybrid Format
$50 Registration Fee | Blackboard Classroom | Weekly In-person class meeting | Exam discount information
- Group Fitness Instructor Prep Course
Fall 2024 course information coming soon! | September – November
The objective of this course is to prepare prep course students in feeling confident teaching many different modalities of group fitness, to deliver a quality experience to their future class participants, prepare to take and pass their ACE certification exam and potentially audition to become a group fitness instructor with Ole Miss Campus Recreation. The course will provide base knowledge in group fitness fundamentals, class preparation and design, elements of leading various classes and much more! Included in the course fee is the book and manual rental, an online blackboard class, self-study resources and a weekly in-person class meeting. Students who are interested can receive assistance with registering for the ACE certification exam, get information about fall 2024 Campus Recreation employment and in-person audition opportunities. - Personal Trainer Prep Course
Fall 2024 course information coming soon! | September – November
The objective of this course is to prepare prep course students in attaining the base knowledge needed to begin a part-time career in personal training. This course should prepare individuals with a basic knowledge in human anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, nutrition and the ability to apply these in order to deliver quality health and fitness programs for clients. This course, along with additional individual preparation, should give course participants the confidence to sit and pass their ACE PT certification exam. Included in the course fee is the book and manual rental, an online blackboard class, self-study resources and a weekly in-person class meeting. Students who are interested can receive assistance with registering for the ACE certification exam, get information about fall 2024 Campus Recreation employment and in-person mock client opportunities.
Email fitness@go.olemiss.edu with questions.