NAFTA Boot Camp Instructor
Certification Details
Boot camp is athletic in nature so it's great for someone who's in good physical condition, wants to be physically challenged, but doesn't want to think about following an intricate routine. For this reason boot camp is especially popular with men. Instructors will often act like a coach or drill sergeant and provide lots of verbal motivation as they take you through calisthenics-type exercises like push-ups, crunches and squats. There aren't any entry-level boot camp classes, so this is not a good choice if you're out of shape or just beginning. Remember: one week of boot camp classes will not make up for five years of inactivity. But eventually, just as with basic training, it will beat your unfit body into submission and tone you up.
Core Fitness & Programming Objectives
- Workout Design: Learn to structure varied, challenging workouts using circuit training, HIIT, Strength and cardio.
- Exercise Science: Understand principles like overload, exercise selection, progression, and modifications for all fitness levels (beginner to advanced).
- Safety & Injury Prevention: Master guidelines for safe execution, proper form, and managing common injuries.
- Equipment & Environment: Know how to select appropriate equipment and design effective indoor/outdoor training spaces.
- Motivation: Develop skills in leading, encouraging, and building enthusiasm in group settings.
- Rapport Building: Learn techniques to connect with clients, build relationships, and create a supportive community.
- Goal Setting: Guide clients in identifying goals and overcoming barriers to success.
- Marketing & Business: Learn to identify target audiences, market programs, and scale your business for higher revenue.
- Practical Application: Gain hands-on experience through teaching practicums and real-world scenarios.
- Versatility: Become qualified to lead various group fitness formats, not just boot camps.
Written Exam: The written exam will given at the end of the class. You are required to bring your laptop as the exam is administered through the NAFTA portal.
Practical Exam: The practical exam will be administered during the class.
*NAFTA, course materials will be presented to you electronically upon completion of your purchase. The courses included the electronic materials, the workshops and/or the OnDemand Videos, written exam and practical exams (where applicable). Upon successful completion the participants will receive a certification.
NAFTA does not offer refunds, transfers nor course credits for any purchase or incomplete course.
Participants have 90 days from the date of purchase to complete the course. If not completed within the 90 days, you can request a 30-day extension but it must be requested prior to the 90 day expiration date.
Requirements
The following eligibility requirements have been implemented for the certification exam:
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must hold adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification and it must be current at the time of the exam. Those submitting proof of CPR with their application will be exempt from future CPR audits, up to the expiration date of the certification. (You may sit for the exam without proof of CPR; however, you will not receive your exam results until you provide proof of current CPR certification.)
- You must hold current certification in Basic First Aid and it must be current at the time of the exam. Those submitting proof of First Aid Certification with their application will be exempt from future audits, up to the expiration date of the certification. (You may sit for the exam without proof of First Aid Certification; however, you will not receive your exam results until you provide proof of current First Aid certification.)
- In order to take the Certification exams, you must attend the NAFTA workshop for the specific certification you are pursuing and have taken the practical examination component prior to receiving your on line access to the written exam.
Recertification
To get recertified in this certification you either need to earn 15 CEU's or take a new certification workshop. To apply for recertification, please log in to your account.
