Continuing Education and Workshops

From time to time, the Rice Recreation Center and Fitness Programs will host Continuing Education classes. Designed to get the Houston community involved in continuing fitness education, as well as for aspiring Group Fitness instructors, the Fitness Programs offers these classes to the general public and the Rice community. You do not have to be a member of the Rice Recreation Center to participate in these clinics or workshops.

All programs listed below take place at Rice University. Please see the map for the specific location on campus.

Scheduled and Upcoming workshops are listed below.

 

Workshops for 2011

• Yogafit Level 1 Training
• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Three-day Workshop
• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer One-day Workshop
• ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS)

YogaFit Level 1 Training

This informative workshop gives instructors the tools to create inspiring vinyasa yoga classes that are founded on flow yet grounded in the safety of exercise science. The learning includes physical execution, transitions, and modifications to traditional yoga poses with an emphasis on effectiveness and safety. Dynamic vinyasa sequencing, flowing class formats, and transformative language for communicating the mind/body connection have made this the most popular vinyasa yoga style in the world today. The Level 1 workshop encompasses the YogaFit Essence. Breathe, let go of judgment or expectations, and have a good time with like-minded people. Whether or not you intend to teach, this is a non-restrictive, safe environment to learn more about yoga. While most attendees have experience as yoga students, teachers, therapists, or as fitness professionals, there are no prerequisites,- only the desire to learn and commitment to attend. Level 1 includes an innovative and experiential learning environment guided by a talented and experienced YogaFit Master Trainer, YogaFit Level 1 DVD and Active Volume 3 CD (first-time participants only), and a comprehensive training manual.

Dates and Times: February 24-25, 2012
Location: Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation Center - MPR3

Cost:
• Regular Price $409
• Early-Bird Price $379
The Early Bird cut off date is one month PRIOR to the scheduled training date. For example, if the scheduled training date for the year 2012 is February 24–25, the Early Bird cut off date for that training is Thursday, February, 23, 2012.
• Late-Registration Price$439
If registering 7 days or less before Training Date.

TRAINING MATERIALS PROVIDED for new Trainees:
YogaFit® Level 1 Course Manual, YogaFit’s Level One DVD & YogaFit’s Active Volume 3 CD
Retrains may purchase the Level One DVD and Volume 3 CD at the training for $10 each.

REQUIRED READING: Beth Shaw's, YogaFit (2nd Ed.), published by Human Kinetics

YogaFit Level 2 Training

After building a firm foundation in Level 1 teacher training, YogaFit's Level 2 training concentrates on communicating the essence of YogaFit to ourselves and our classes. Trainees spend time developing their transformational language skills through the use of positive affirmations and discovering how to address all types of learners most effectively, as they build a practice of self-awareness and self-acceptance. Trainees will discover the power of positive communication, both internally and externally, and use YogaFit teaching tools to empower their students.

Teachings include:
• Breakdown of 20+ poses providing variations and modifications
• Principles of verbal adjustments
• Advanced breathing techniques
• Health benefits of breathing and yoga
• Communication techniques
• Emotional Intelligence and Awareness
• Learning styles
• Power– class formatting
• Introduction to yoga philosophy, the Eight Limbs & Yamas/Niyamas

Dates and Times: January 27–28
Location: Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation Center—MPR3

Cost:
• Regular Price $409
• Early-Bird Price $379
The Early Bird cut off date is one month PRIOR to the scheduled training date. For example, if the scheduled training date for the year 2011 is January 27–28, the Early Bird cut off date for that training is Thursday, January 26, 2011.
• Late-Registration Price $439
If registering 7 days or less before Training Date. Length: 2-Day Intense Course (usually from 8am – 6pm, Sat. & Sun; days and times may vary)

Materials Provided: 90-Page Manual
Suggested Reading Materials
Growing the Positive Mind, by Dr. William K. Larkin
Credits: ACE CEC’s: 1.4
Certificates: A “Certificate of Completion” will be presented at the end of Day 2 of the Level 2 training.
Prerequisites: The Level 1 Teacher Training
The Level ONE Training DVD (required for the completion of YogaFit's RYT 200-hour program).

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Three-day Workshop

Prepare for Certification
This is the exclusive workshop of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and is delivered by Fitness Education Network for participants who are interested in attaining the highly respected ACSM Certified Personal Trainer credential. FitnessEedNet will help you attain the “gold standard” in Personal Trainer Certification, as well as the practical knowledge and skill needed to be a top-notch trainer in today’s evolving fitness industry. This workshop provides state-of-the art information in the exercise sciences, including updated ACSM and industry guidelines as well as behavioral objectives, dimensions of wellness and more. This is the ultimate hands-on preparation. Let FitnessEedNet help you put the power of the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer credential behind your name. Save $30 on the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer exam when you register through FitnessEedNet. 20.75 CEC’s ACSM

Dates and Times:

• Friday, March 30, 2012
• 1:00 - 9:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 31, 2012
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 1, 2012
• 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $375
  

ACSM recommends 3 textbooks, which can be purchased at a discount at www.FitnessEdNet.com.
Buy all 3 books and save.

To Register for this workshop go to: www.acsm.org or call 800-486-5643
For more information on this workshop go to: www.FitnessEdNet.com

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer One-day Workshop

Certification Review
This program is designed for currently and previously certified personal trainers who feel confident in their basic knowledge of Exercise Physiology, Anatomy and Kinesiology. This program will provide the specific knowledge necessary to be successful in attaining the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer credential. The program will give you updated ACSM and other pertinent industry guidelines as well as provide you with the opportunity to review, practice and prepare to put the power of the new ACSM Certified Personal Trainer credential behind your name. 7.5 CEC’s ACSM

Dates and Times:

• Sunday, April 1, 2012
• 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $129
  

ACSM recommends 3 textbooks, which can be purchased at a discount at www.FitnessEdNet.com.
Buy all 3 books and save.

To Register for this workshop go to: www.acsm.org or call 800-486-5643
For more information on this workshop go to: www.FitnessEdNet.com

For more information about Fitness-related Continuing Education Courses at Rice University, contact the Assistant Director: 713-348-5765 or fitness [at] rice [dot] edu.

DISCLAIMER: These Continuing Education classes are not sponsored through the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. For programs associated with the Glasscock school, please see their Web site.