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The AFPA Cycle Instructor Certification course is designed for the instructor who wants to expand their teaching capabilities to indoor cycling. This program utilizes various cycling programs' strengths to create a well- rounded cycle instructor who can instruct on any indoor cycle.

Topics include safe and effective cycle class design, cycling techniques for endurance, speed and strength, choreography and example workouts, studio setup & design, and much more!

Cycle Instructor Certification Course Objectives:

• Identify and explain proper bike setup, riding alignment, and safety considerations.
• Explain and practice warm ups for stationary indoor cycling.
• Distinguish basic indoor cycling class techniques and music.
• Construct and employ different indoor cycle classes.
• Apply cueing and coaching techniques on and off the bike.
• Prepare and demonstrate an example of an indoor cycling class.
• Identify various cycle related injuries and describe how to avoid them.
• Discuss diet and nutrition requirements for optimal performance.

Cycle Instructor Certification Course Topics include the following:

• Hand and Body Positions
• Warm-Up and Cool-Down
• Mental Preparation
• Basic fundamentals and techniques
• Basic Drills
• Intensity Training
• Building stamina by training for longer periods
• Interval Training & recovery phases
• Racing Techniques
• Rhythmic Drills
• Cycle Training Workouts
• Cycle Training and Muscle Conditioning
• Taking It to the Road
• Home Training
• Diet and Nutrition
• Nutrition Tips for Cyclists
• Physiology
• Optimal Training Techniques
• General Prevention and Treatment of Injuries
• Classification of Bicycling Medical Problems
• General Health Exercise Prescription
• Over Training and Burnout
• Bicycling for Kids, Juniors and Seniors

Minimum Prerequisites for Cycle Instructor Certification Course:

• 18 years of age; High School Diploma or equivalent
• Functional knowledge of english and arithmetic
• Group Fitness Certification is strongly recommended
• CPR not required to take examination but may be required by employer or to obtain liability insurance

Cycle Instructor Certification Course Includes:

• No travel is necessary.
• All materials & examination are sent to you at the same time - 2 Instructional Textbooks, Log Book, 4 Instructional DVD's.
• Study Suggestions.
• There are no extra or added fees for course materials and examination.
• Upon successful completion and passage your certificate will read "Certified Cycle Instructor".
• AFPA Membership packet with wallet size laminated member ID card.
• Toll-Free technical support during and after examination, or email AFPA any time.
• Access to the Members Only section on the web with job listings and career enhancement tools.
• Obtaining the AFPA Cycle Instructor Certification qualifies you for Professional Liability Insurance.
• Updates on new and exciting programs to advance your career.
• Free monthly email newsletter with updates, event postings and job listings.
• Continuing Education opportunities with courses and AFPA Fitness Education Conferences.
• AFPA offers many fitness specialty and advanced certification programs when you are ready to expand your career options in the fitness field.

Requirements for AFPA Cycle Instructor Certification Course:

• Complete the online order information, mail in application or phone in your order.
• Receive and review all your materials.
• Complete the training log of documented participation in 10 Cycle classes.
• Complete the final certification exam which includes 80 short answer open ended questions.
• You have up to 6 months to complete your Cycle Instructor Certification program.  You may submit your exam once completed anytime prior to the 6 months.
• 90% is required to pass your certification exam.

Re-testing:

• You must receive a passing grade of 90% or better to receive certification.
• If you do not meet this minimum requirement you will be mailed your exam with the questions you missed indicated in red. You will be given the opportunity to correct your answers one time, within a 60 day time period. The retest fee is $50.00.
• You will not be issued your certificate until you have fully met this requirement.

How to Order, Shipping & Handling:

• You may place your order online anytime with VISA, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover. AFPA has a secure online system 24 hours a day. You will receive confirm via email once your order has been received. Your order is processed for shipping within 24 business hours.
• You may place your order by phone with a major credit card by calling 1.800.494.7782, M-F 9:00am-5:00pm EST.
• You may mail check or money order, along with completed Order Application to AFPA.
• Standard shipping is USPS Priority Mail. Please allow 3-5 business days for delivery.
• Optional Shipping is 2 Day FED EX or Next Day FED EX for an additional fee.
• All international orders are shipped Economy Fed EX to insure delivery.
• Select your shipping option upon check out.
• Orders are processed immediately and shipped w/in 24 business hours.