A fitness instructor stands next to a participant doing a dumbbell shoulder press.

Learn to Teach

This program is designed to teach you everything you will need to know to become an ISU Recreation Services Fitness Instructor, and to prepare you to take the ACE (American Council on Exercise) nationally accredited fitness instructor certification exam. This course will consist of a lecture and practical portion. Attendance on both days is required. At the end of the course, you will instruct a fitness class to determine skill eligibility to be hired as a fitness instructor for ISU Recreation Services. 

To qualify to register you must currently be enrolled as an Iowa State University student and have at least 3 semesters remaining until graduation. A nationally recognized certification is required upon the completion of training and mentoring.

Dates: September 14- November 20

Days & Time: Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:00PM

Location: State Gym

Register HERE!

A woman sits on a leg press machine. A man, wearing a Rec Services employee shirt, kneels beside her and points to one of her leg muscles.

Learn to Train

This program is designed to teach you everything you will need to know to become a Personal Trainer and prepare to take the ACE (American Council on Exercise) nationally accredited Personal Trainer exam. The course will consist of a lecture and skill-building portion. Attendance on both days is required. At the end of the course, you will perform a practical training session to determine skill eligibility to be hired as a Personal Trainer for ISU Recreation Services.

The course will consist of ACE (American Council on Exercise) textbook material, practice quizzes, a non-proctored exam and hands-on, skill-building experience. To qualify to register you must currently be enrolled as an Iowa State University student and have at least 3 semesters remaining until graduation. A nationally recognized certification is required upon the completion of mentoring.

Dates: September 14- November 20

Days & Time: Monday and Wednesday from 1:30-3:00PM

Location: State Gym

Register HERE! 

For questions about registering or to learn more about the training and the eligibility requirements required to work as a fitness instructor or personal trainer for ISU Recreation Services please contact Muriel Hyndman, Fitness Coordinator, mhyndman@iastate.edu .