PE 1231

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PE 1231
Group Fitness Instructor Training

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course provides step by step instruction on how to effectively lead group fitness classes, and, prepare you for the AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification. Topics covered will include class design, music interpretation and instructor skills, along with theoretical and practical application of exercise principles. By the end of this course, students will be able to lead a 40 minute fitness class in a choreographed or interval style which includes warm up, cardiovascular conditioning, group strength training, core conditioning, and cool-down. Successful completion of this course qualifies students to register for the Aerobic Instructor Apprenticeship, offered in the spring semester.


Fees Course fee: TBA.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2022FA, 2020FA, 2019FA

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 20159 PE 1231   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Sep 2 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Benedetto, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $250
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.