How to Become an Aerobic Instructor

There are different ways to become an aerobics instructor. You need certification, work experience, training. Other requirements include fitness training, technical workshops, and seminars.

An instructor could teach private, public schools or individual clients. The person could open a fitness studio, work part time or full time.

Opening a fitness studio comes with its own set of challenges such as finance, good location, equipment and licensing. Another way to get into the business is to work for a fitness studio. Here are some ideas on how to become an aerobics instructor.

Learn the Trade

To join the industry you need to get formal training. You need higher school diploma or bachelors degree. The courses of study are physical education, fitness training.

Others include kinesiology, exercise science and aerobics. The basic requires to become an instructor is high school diploma. You can take associate degree programs on nutrition, anatomy, physiology.

Other course of study are business management, accounting. Obtaining a bachelors degree in related fields will offer job advancement opportunities. It is essential the individual has good physical fitness and regular exercise practice.

• higher school diploma
• bachelors degree
• associate degree programs

Certification

In the United States of America you need certification. Top bodies are the Aerobics and Fitness association and American Council on Exercise. You can also join the International Fitness Professional Association.

Some states, private institutions offer examinations or certifications. There are also fields of study on first aid techniques in case of emergency.

If you wish to open a fitness studio your outfit needs certification. The studio should have safety equipment, insurance cover. The operator should register the business as a limited liability company and have a tax identification number.

Work Experience

It is important to gain work related experience. Secure employment as an instructor in aerobics studio, recreational center or gym. You need good interpersonal skill, basic knowledge of business management and accounting. You can gain experience from seminars, workshops or internship programs.

Experience

• seminars
• workshops
• internship programs
• apprentice
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Things to Consider Before Opening a Studio

To open a studio you need to define a clear picture. Who are your customer’s and what are the cost implications.

First write a studio business plan then carry out a feasibility study. Make sure the plan has an executive summary, future projections and finance information.

Estimate your financial requirements, credit and expected income. Secure funding through personal savings or bank loans.

Other funding sources are through partnership, angel investors or crowdfunding. More considerations are studio demography, operational costs, lease, pre-sales marketing. You need good advertisement plan to attract patronage.

• write a studio business plan
• carry out a feasibility study
• estimate your financial requirements
• secure funding
• studio demography
• lease
• pre-sales marketing
• advertisement plan 
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Conclusion

To become an aerobic instructor you need formal training and experience. Business owners require additional skill in management and accounting. An instructor could join an established gym or provide private practice.