The Premier Group Fitness Instructor Home Study Program provides you with the most comprehensive set of personal trainer study materials to prepare for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. Save $80 with this bundled set of self-study materials, containing exclusive items that you can’t purchase separately (*items exclusive to the bundle are denoted below).

This comprehensive package includes the following:

• The Group Fitness Instructor Manual (Second Edition,) was designed to prepare fitness professionals to work in group and class settings. Developed and written by 17 of the industry's top experts, the Group Fitness Instructor Manual is an excellent resource, addressing the core competencies you need regardless of the classes you teach. Topics range from exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology and health screening to adherence, injury prevention, and legal and professional responsibilities. Special attention has been given to fitness for special populations, including pregnant women and those with significant weight challenges.
  
  
• A Fitness Professional's Guide to Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Human Movement is a revolution in the field of human movement. Comprehensive and meticulous, this ground-breaking text is ideal for a college course and a must for any fitness professional. For each muscle in the body, the book includes a detailed illustration that uses color to highlight the muscle. Along with the illustrations, you'll find a brief description of each muscle as well as information on its joint crossings, associated body actions, blood supply, controlling nerves, and insertion and origin. (CD-ROM included. PC only - NOT compatible with Mac)
  
  
• ACE's Practical Guide to Functional Anatomy, created specifically for personal trainers and group fitness instructors, lays the foundation for understanding how anatomy affects movement. Hands-on learning examples allow viewers to apply what they learn to their own bodies. The videos also cover the basic vocabulary of anatomy, describing gross anatomical structures that are essential knowledge for all fitness professionals. Each muscle description is followed by examples of effective exercises, enabling viewers to apply their knowledge of kinesiology in a practical way.
  
  ACE's Practical Guide to Functional Anatomy covers the bones and major muscle groups in the:
  • Upper extremity
  • Spinal column
  • Lower extremity
  • Pelvis
  • Trunk
  
  Fitness professionals will find this an excellent resource for learning basic anatomical structures and understanding how they are involved in human movement.
  
  
• The comprehensive Master the Manual: A Study Guide to Accompany the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual takes you through the Group Fitness Instructor Manual chapter by chapter, allowing you to identify weaknesses in knowledge or practical experience and focus your studies.
  
  
• The Sample Test for the Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam offers 60 multiple-choice questions representative of the actual Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. The Sample Group Fitness Instructor Test mirrors the format and topic distribution of the real exam, allowing you to determine your level of preparedness.
  
  
• The Group Fitness Instructor Home Study Guide Kit* is exclusive to the self-study course bundles and cannot be purchased separately. This valuable tool includes a 111-page guide with review questions to help you assess your progress and these additional items:
  
  • Flashcards*: A great way to reinforce your studies by helping you review what you've learned in each chapter, flashcards easily fit into your pocket or bag so you can take them anywhere. They’re also a convenient way for a study buddy or friend to quiz you.
    
    
  • Audio Study Program CDs*: Supplement your learning with audio CDs that you can listen to in your car, at home, or while on the go taking you chapter by chapter through key areas.
    
    
  • 12- and 20-week planners*: Use these week-by-week planners to help break up your exam preparation and schedule your study time in an organized and efficient manner.
    
    
  • Free consultation with our Resource Center staff: Your personal reference desk and library. Tap into ACE’s Resource Center for questions on exam preparation and industry trends from highly qualified fitness professionals.
    
    
  • Self-guided online review questions.