A Smarter Way to Train
Student Group Fitness Instructors

8-Week Hybrid Instructor Training Program for Campus Recreation

Prepare new student instructors to confidently lead safe, engaging, and effective group fitness classes.

Designed for Campus Recreation 

âś” ACE-aligned instructor training
âś” Built for campus recreation programs
âś” Live coaching and teaching practice
✔ Designed by collegiate recreation professionals

Training New Instructors Each Semester?

Preparing student group fitness instructors can be time-consuming and inconsistent. Many campus recreation programs rely on informal shadowing or short workshops that don’t fully prepare students to lead classes with confidence.

When training isn’t structured, departments often experience:

  • Uneven class quality
  • Longer onboarding timelines
  • Inconsistent coaching and cueing skills
  • Increased supervision demands on fitness staff

This program is designed for campus recreation departments that:

  • Train new student instructors each semester
  • Want a structured instructor onboarding process
  • Need consistent coaching and cueing standards
  • Want to better prepare students for national certification

A Structured Pathway for Developing Student Instructors

The 8-Week Hybrid Group Fitness Instructor Training Program provides campus recreation departments with a structured onboarding pathway for developing new and emerging student instructors.

Participants progress through guided learning modules, live coaching sessions, and practice teaching opportunities designed to help them confidently lead safe, effective, and engaging group fitness classes.

The program combines:

  • Structured online learning modules
  • Live virtual coaching sessions
  • Practice teaching opportunities
  • Instructor mentoring and feedback

This approach helps departments build a stronger instructor pipeline, improve instructor quality, and reduce onboarding time.

Meet the Lead Instructor

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Tori Lord is a collegiate recreation fitness professional with over 10 years of experience developing student instructors and creating inclusive fitness programs. She has presented nationally at IDEA, teaches reformer Pilates, serves as an educational consultant for Globetrotter Wellness Solutions, and is a Program Specialist for Fit Pro Programming.

Through her work with collegiate recreation programs, Tori helps develop training systems that prepare student instructors to confidently and safely lead group fitness classes.

What Participants Learn

Coaching & Cueing Skills

Learn how to clearly demonstrate exercises, cue movement patterns, and coach participants through safe and effective workouts.

Class Design & Leadership

Understand how to structure group fitness classes, manage class flow, and create an engaging experience for participants.

Practical Teaching Experience

Practice teaching class segments and receive feedback from instructors and peers to build real teaching confidence.

Participants finish the program with the foundational skills needed to confidently support group fitness programming and prepare for the NCCA-accredited ACE Group Fitness Instructor certification.

How the Program Works

The Group Fitness Instructor Training Program is delivered through an 8-week hybrid cohort model. Participants progress through weekly learning modules while participating in live virtual coaching sessions.

Participants progress through four key learning components:

Weekly Online Learning Modules
Short video lessons and guided learning activities covering exercise science, class design, coaching techniques, and professional responsibilities.

Live Virtual Coaching Sessions
Weekly sessions where participants practice teaching, ask questions, and receive feedback from instructors.

Practice Teaching Opportunities
Participants develop class segments and gain experience cueing movements and leading short portions of a class.

Instructor Community
Participants connect through a private online community where they can ask questions, share ideas, and access additional resources.

Why Campus Recreation Departments Use This Program

Campus recreation departments use this program to:

  • Create a structured onboarding pathway for new instructors
  • Improve instructor quality and class consistency
  • Reduce the time required to train new student staff
  • Develop a reliable pipeline of future group fitness instructors
  • Expand group fitness programming capacity

Learn More About the Program

Interested in exploring whether this training program could support your instructor development process?

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  • Program overview and implementation options
  • Sample training timeline
  • Details about upcoming cohorts
  • Opportunities to ask questions about how the program could fit your campus recreation program

There is no obligation; this simply allows us to share additional information and next steps.

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