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. 

 

 

 Spring 2024

AAAI/ISMA Personal Trainer Certification Workshop

March 3, from 9am-6pm

Cost $99

Register for PFT on 3/3 @:  https://aaai-ismafitness.com/upcomingcertifications/pft-msu-mar24/

 

AAAI/ISMA Primary Group Exercise Instructor Certification Workshop

February 18th, from 9am-6pm

Cost $99

Register for PGEI on 2/28 @: https://aaai-ismafitness.com/upcomingcertifications/primary-msu-feb24/

 

AAAI/ISMA Cycle Instructor Certification Workshop

January 28th, from 9am-6pm

Cost $99

Register for CI on 1/28 @:  https://aaai-ismafitness.com/upcomingcertifications/cycling-msu-jan24/

 

Register @ Search Programs - University Recreation - Mississippi State University (msstate.edu)

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

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

April 22, 2023

Location

Joe Frank Sanderson Center

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

April 23, 2023

Location

Joe Frank Sanderson Center

Instructors

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

Register

Search Programs - University Recreation - Mississippi State University (msstate.edu)

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