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Certifications

Saturday 8/5/23

Two (2) Year Certification/Re-Certification Class with Don Sussman, Know CPR
Saturday 8/5/23 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Renew your CPR certification quickly and easily on site at DCAC FitCon 2022! The newest CPR Guidelines will be taught by a certified and authorized CPR Instructor. This nationally recognized program provides a two (2) year renewal certification for Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED from the American Safety & Health Institute. Immediately upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive an American Safety & Health Institute course completion card with a suggested retraining date of two years. You must have current CPR certification or one that has recently expired in order to register. This Know CPR program is approved and accepted by the National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA).
Cost: $50.00 per person (Special DCAC Rate, includes all fees, handouts and training)
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Sunday 8/6/23

Schwinn® Cycling: Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification with Robert Sherman
Sunday 8/6/23 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
CECS: 0.9 ACE, 9.0 AFAA, 0.9 NASM
#RideRight anywhere & everywhere with the industry’s most up-to-date, respected, and progressive indoor cycling instructor classic training course.
Get the tools you need during this power-packed day to become a successful and sought-after instructor! This critically acclaimed certification, based on the Schwinn® Cycling Coach’s Pyramid™, allows you to work smart, break through barriers, fill your room with riders and shine in the studio. The course also covers proper bike fit, cycling science, class design, music, communication skills & motivation techniques, and much more.
Takeaways include:
• Seven complete class design plans ready to use
• A comprehensive manual
• Certificate of Completion
Cost: $199.00 before 6/30/23 / $229.00 after 6/30/23
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StairMaster®: HIIT Just Got Real Certification with Sonja Friend-Uhl
Sunday 8/6/23 7:00 am – 11:00 am
CECS: 0.4 ACE, 4.0 AFAA, 0.4 NASM
The benefits of cardio and high intensity training are as diverse as they are conclusive, and span the entire continuum of health, fitness, and performance. HIIT Just Got Real by StairMaster offers an easy-to-follow system, comprised of interval training protocols that can be mixed and matched on a variety of equipment. Simple execution and scientifically sound programming provide maximum impact on your small group training program for ultimate member engagement. HIIT MIX can be scaled up or down to suit the participant, space, and available equipment options.
Cost: $99.00 before 6/30/23 / $129.00 after 6/30/23
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STRONG Nation® with Ricardo Alas
Sunday 8/6/23 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
CEC’s: 0.8 ACE, 8.0 ACSM, 8.0 AFAA
Learn how to teach a Music-Led High Intensity Interval Training that pushes students to achieve their most ambitious fitness goals using only their body weight.
INCLUDED WITH SESSION
• Electronic Instructor Training Manual
• Training Recap Video – delivered digitally
• STRONG Nation™ My First Class™ – 60 minutes of music and moves, delivered digitally
• E-learning course with the foundational fitness moves and science behind the program
• Certificate of Completion
• Fitness Certification Credits for Instructor Trainings – varies by country
• Fitness Certification Credits for E-Learning – varies by country
• ACE CEC’s: E-Learning
• ACE CECs
• AFAA CEU’s
• AFAA CEU’s: E-Learning
Cost: $162.50 before 6/30/23 / $325.00 after 6/30/23
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S’WET™ Instructor Training Certificate with Jenni Lynn Patterson-LaCour
Sunday 8/6/23 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
CEC’s: 7.0 AEA, 0.8 ACE, 7.0 AFAA, 0.7 NASM
Please note: This training will be held OFF SITE at the Reston YMCA, 12196 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190.  This is within walking distance!
S’WET™ is a dynamic aquatic fitness program that combines the benefits of swimming, water exercise, and resistance training. Founded by industry expert, Jenni Lynn Patterson-LaCour, S’WET™ offers a unique approach to aquatic fitness that challenges participants to push beyond their limits, while also focusing on safety and proper form.
As a licensed S’WET™ instructor, you will learn how to teach classes that are both fun and effective, using a variety of techniques and equipment. In addition, you will be trained in the S’WET™ philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of staying active and engaged in order to achieve long-term success.
Whether you are looking to supplement your current fitness career or start a new one, becoming a licensed S’WET™ instructor can help you stand out in the competitive world of fitness. With a growing demand for aquatic fitness programs, this is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while also pursuing your own passion for health and wellness.
Start your journey to become a licensed S’WET™ Instructor today and help the S’WET™ Squad change the perception of aquatic fitness!
Cost: $250.00 before 6/30/23 / $300.00 after 6/30/23
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WARRIOR Strength™ with Ellen de Werd
Sunday 8/6/23 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
CEC’s: 0.8 ACE, 8.0 AFAA, 0.8 NASM
Cardio + Lifting, WARRIOR Strength™ is functional fitness for every level and everyone who wants to sweat and feel their muscles burn! With 30 and 60 minute options, playlists that rock, and engaging formulas it is a one-of-a-kind endorphin rush! Take this 1-day training and equip yourself with all the tools necessary to begin your WARRIOR Strength™ teaching journey.
Cost: $199.00 before 6/30/23 / $249.00 after 6/30/23
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Zumba® Basic 1 Instructor Certification with Kelly Bullard
Sunday 8/6/23 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
CEC’s: 0.7 ACE, 8.0 ACSM, 5.5 AFAA
This introductory training will give you the tools you need to lead your own Zumba® class. Learn the Zumba® formula, our four basic rhythms and more!
Included with Session
• Electronic Instructor Manual
• Certificate of Completion
• Fitness Certification Credits (varies by country)
• Online Videos to Review Basic Steps
What to Expect
• Learn how to teach the basic steps to the four Zumba® core rhythms: Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, and Reggaeton.
• Using the Zumba® formula, learn how to identify different parts of a song and apply the basic steps to build an effective Zumba class.
• Practice live with a Zumba Education Specialist to gain confidence to teach sooner.
• Receive your license to begin teaching Zumba® classes immediately.
• Get access to even more tools to help you start teaching faster and changing lives sooner.
• Get the opportunity to receive monthly choreo and music + ongoing support.
Cost: $199.50 before 6/30/23 / $399.00 after 6/30/23
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