Darcie Allen

I have fourteen years experience teaching group fitness classes. I have launched many classes at different clubs and cities such as the "Beach Walk", Jacksonville. Florida, "Power Walk", Instructor/ Educator YMCA, “Get on the Ball, Punta Gorda Florida I started a very successful, Personal Training Business and a Group Fitness Instructor Training Course in 1995. The Instructor Training Course was an intensive six week training course. This course provided both theoretical and practical instruction to prepare students for certification with AFAA or ACE . On the practical level, students learned 32 count phrasing, cueing, choreography, motivation, and principles of teaching a safe and effective class. On the theoretical side, students received an overview of the kinesiology, physiology and anatomy components necessary to pass the ACE and AFAA certifications in Group Fitness Instruction. Additionally, guest speakers and professionals in the fitness and healthcare field were brought in to enhance their knowledge base. This course had the full backing of the YMCA here in Port Charlotte and Edison Community College. I have been an Examiner for both Step and Primary Certifications since 1995. . Currently working toward a Less Mills RPM Certification!