Part 2. Plan the Perfect Group Workout - Lesson Plans that Never Fail

What will the workouts you deliver be like? Motivating experiences which energise participants and ignite a lifelong passion for movement, or a clock-watching drag that participants feel obliged rather than compelled to do? The choice is yours.

• Learn how to set the scene for a safe, supportive and successful class during your introduction.
• Explore the elements of Starting the Class – the Warm Up, and gain some ideas for mobility warm ups, circuit style warm ups and equipment-based warm ups.
• Explore the elements of The Business End – the Conditioning Phase, and learn how to use elements of variation, including Modifications, Progressions and Regressions and Progressive Overload in group fitness formats.
• Explore the elements of the Closing – the Cool Down, and gain some ideas for recovery, types of flexibility stretching and effective ways to close your class.
• Learn the 7 Step Planning Process to create classes.
• Be aware of Safety in the Studio, including risk management, use of equipment and safe exercise selection.
• Explore and understand the Components of Music including the Structure of a Song, The Importance of Music, Music Selection, Beats, Phrases and Blocks, Music Mapping, Music Speed & Beats Per Minute (BPM) and Music Volume.
• Understand Music Copyright and your responsibilities when using music in your classes.
• Explore the elements of circuit training and learn how to design Session Plans for circuit classes.
  
  

All attendees are recommended to hold at least a Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent.

CEC Expiry Date: 16/11/2025. In order to obtain AusActive CECs, this course must be completed by the CEC Expiry Date.