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Campus Recreation is hosting two AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America) workshop/certification events in December on the PSU campus. Brief descriptions of the events are listed below, and more information can be found on AFAA's website, www.afaa.com. Registration can also be completed on this site.

Personal Fitness Trainer Certifcation, December 2 (1-9:30pm) and December 3-4 (8am-6pm). A three day certifcation workshop including lectures, practical demonstration and written and practical exams. The curriculum includes anatomy, kinesiology, fitness assessment, nutrition, special populations and medical considerations, and exercise and wellness programming. Upon succesful completion, the participant will recieve AFAA certification as a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer.

Primary Group Exercise Certification, December 10 (9am-6pm). A review of AFAA's Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines, anatomy, exercise science, exercise evaluation, and exam criteria. The session concludes with practical and written exams. The program format includes practical application of group exercise, study guide overview, and question and answer sessions.

For more information, please contact Taylor Anderson, Fitness & Education Coordinator for Campus Rec, at tba@pdx.edu and (503)725-2999. Campus Rec website is located at www.campusrec.pdx.edu