Give your career a boost

Gain a major edge over your competition as BOTH a group fitness instructor and senior fitness specialist, making a greater impact on even more people.

Increase your earning potential

Grow your fitness business by reaching an increasing population of older adults seeking to ward off inactivity-related disease and cognitive decline.

Get ongoing career support

As an ACE Pro, you get exclusive access to tools and resources that will help you succeed in your career, from day one, and beyond.

Want to help older adults build strength, stay active, and support both body and mind as they age?

The ACE Group Fitness Instructor + Senior Fitness Specialist bundle gives you everything you need to lead safe, effective, and engaging classes for aging populations. Build a strong foundation in class design, coaching, motivation, music selection, and safety—while also meeting exam requirements with CPR/AED certification. Then, expand your expertise by learning how to assess, adapt, and personalize programs for older adults, supporting their unique physical, cognitive, and behavioral needs. Together, these programs prepare you to create meaningful experiences that help clients stay strong, sharp, and confident throughout the aging process.

What's in your bundle?

Certification

ACE Group Fitness Instructor Basic Study Program

Be prepared to lead and instruct memorable group fitness classes across a variety of opportunities including dance fitness, strength training, cardio, HIIT and more.

The learning experience is 100% online and self-paced and can take at least 3-6 months to complete. When ready, you will complete the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Exam of your choice. Upon completion of the exam, you will be ready to coach clients.

What's included:

  • ACE University
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    The core of your study program where you will receive step-by-step guidance from start to finish, moving from learning to applying. With an intuitive learning platform, compatible on any device, learning is at your fingertips. ACE U helps you plan, manage and track your course syllabus and offers engaging videos, chapter summaries, helpful quizzes and learning activities, and a special exam prep module.

  • ACE Group Fitness Instruction Certificate Exam (Open-book, non-proctored)
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    This exam assesses if you meet the level of competence necessary to earn an ACE Group Fitness Instruction Certificate.

    Upon completion you will earn:

    • An ACE Group Fitness Instruction Certificate
    • Digital credentials to display online
    • The designations of:
      • ACE Group Fitness Instructor
      • ACE Pro
    • Access to exclusive ACE Pro Career Support

    Exam details:

    • 100% online, open-book exam
    • 100 multiple choice questions
    • 3 hours to complete
    • Unlimited attempts to pass
    • Take whenever you're ready, no expiration date
    • Instant exam results and digital certificate delivery
    • Requires a score of 70% or greater to pass
  • ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam (NCCA-accredited)
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    This exam assesses if you meet the level of competence necessary to earn an NCCA-accredited ACE Group Fitness Certification—the highest level of excellence.

    Upon completion you will earn:

    • An NCCA-accredited ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification
    • Digital credentials to display online
    • The designations of:
      • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
      • ACE Pro
    • Access to exclusive ACE Pro Career Support
    • Profile information on the Find an ACE Pro web page directory
    • Recognition on the U.S. Registry of Exercise Professionals (USREPS.org)

    Exam details:

    • In-person or online, live proctored exam
    • 150 multiple choice questions
    • 3 hours to complete
    • Retake available
    • Instant exam results and digital certificate delivery
    • Requires a score of 500 or greater to pass
    Available to take from home
  • Practice Test
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    Prepare for your ACE Group Fitness Instructor Exam with ease by taking one (1) untimed practice test. The practice test has 50 multiple choice questions, which you can take as many times as you like. After the practice test, you'll know exactly what you need to spend more time reviewing by receiving a breakdown of your score based on categories covered on the exam. You'll be prepped and exam-ready!

  • ACE Group Fitness Instructor Digital Textbook
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    Updated with the latest research and packed with time-tested strategies, The Exercise Professional's Guide to Group Fitness Instruction delivers everything you'll need to create a dynamic class environment that is full of highly engaged participants—no matter the setting or type of class.

*Digital eBooks compatible with desktops (Mac & PC), tablets and smartphones (iOS & Android) only. Cannot be printed.

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Course

Senior Fitness Specialist Program

As an ACE Senior Fitness Specialist, you'll help a growing population of older adults gain strength, ward off muscle deterioration and reduce instances of inactivity-related disease and cognitive decline in your group classes.

You must first pass the either the ACE Group Fitness Instruction Certificate (open-book, non-proctored) or ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam (NCCA-accredited) before completing this online course to earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

What's included:

  • Senior Fitness eBook
  • Senior Fitness Learning Activity
  • Senior Fitness Recorded Video
  • Senior Fitness Online Quiz
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CPR/AED Smart Certification

Fulfill all CPR/AED requirements needed for your ACE Exam anywhere, anytime in just 90 minutes or less. Available for USA and Canada customers only.

CPR/AED Certification is required to take the ACE Group Fitness Exam.

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Ethics Course

Taking Action With ACE: Practicing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as a Health and Exercise Professional

Be better equipped to support traditionally marginalized groups and create an inviting environment that enhances client engagement and retention.

You must first hold an ACE Credential before completing this online course to earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

ACE Family

Join a family that helps you thrive throughout your career!

ACE is a leading non-profit with 90,000+ credentialed exercise professionals and health coaches who share a mission to get people moving. We promise to support you beyond becoming credentialed and through the different stages of your career. As an ACE Pro, you'll get access to exclusive networks, resources, tools and discounts, including:

  • ACE® Pro Compass
  • ACE Job Board
  • Digital Credentials
  • Profile information on the Find an ACE Pro web page directory
  • CERTIFIED™ Magazine, a free monthly digital publication
  • Discounted liability insurance
  • Discounts and special offers on clothing, equipment, memberships and more

Jumpstart your group fitness career and help older adults improve their quality of life!

Get certified online with Live Remote Proctoring

Take your exam from the comfort of your home! We are pleased to offer you the option to take your ACE Certification Exam through a Live Remote Proctor.

  • Exams are proctored through Meazure Learning/Proctor U.
  • Remote proctored exams are available for Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Health Coach, and Medical Exercise Specialist certifications.
  • Remote proctored exams are administered in English only.
  • LRP is not currently available in the following countries: Iran, Syria, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, and India.
  • After registering for the Live Remote Proctored exam, candidates have 60 days days to complete their exam. Candidates should refer to their Notice to Schedule email from CandidateSupport@MeazureLearning.com sent after registration to schedule their date and time.
  • Breaks (including restroom breaks) are not permitted for the Live Remote Proctored exam format.
  • Candidates are required to test in a private room with a table or desk and chair with their back to the door.
  • Candidates may not read questions aloud.
  • Candidates must have a webcamera.
  • iPads, Chromebooks, tablets and work/school issued devices are NOT accepted testing devices.

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