Advanced Certificate in Dance Fitness & Effective Communication

• Advanced Dance Fitness Techniques & Choreography: This unit will focus on advanced dance fitness techniques and choreography, covering a variety of dance styles and music genres. Students will learn to design and implement dynamic, engaging, and safe dance fitness routines tailored to diverse audiences.
• Anatomy & Physiology for Dance Fitness Instructors: This unit will cover the anatomy and physiology of the human body, emphasizing the muscles, bones, and joints used in dance fitness. Students will learn about injury prevention, safe exercise practices, and the body's response to physical activity during dance fitness classes.
• Effective Communication Skills: This unit will focus on improving students' communication skills, including verbal, non-verbal, and written communication. Students will learn how to effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and supervisors, and how to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Dance Fitness Programming & Design: This unit will cover the principles of program design and development, including the creation of dance fitness programs tailored to specific populations, goals, and settings. Students will learn about the importance of setting SMART goals, designing progressive programs, and evaluating program effectiveness.
• Music Selection & Mixing for Dance Fitness: This unit will focus on the principles of music selection and mixing for dance fitness classes. Students will learn about beat matching, phrasing, and tempo changes, and how to create seamless, energizing, and engaging music mixes.
• Dance Fitness Business & Entrepreneurship: This unit will cover the business and entrepreneurship aspects of dance fitness, including marketing, branding, and financial management. Students will learn about the importance of networking, building a professional presence, and creating a sustainable business model.
• Cultural Diversity & Inclusion in Dance Fitness: This unit will cover the importance of cultural diversity and inclusion in dance fitness, including the history, traditions, and practices of different cultures. Students will learn about the importance of cultural sensitivity, respect, and awareness in dance fitness classes.
• Dance Fitness for Special Populations: This unit will cover the principles of working with special populations, including older adults, people with disabilities, and those with chronic health conditions.