College of San Mateo1700 West Hillsdale BoulevardSan Mateo, CA 94402(650) 574-6161 collegeofsanmateo.edu

Michael Claire, CSM President

Board of Trustees - San Mateo County Community College DistrictKaren Schwarz, Patricia Miljanich, Richard Holober, Dave Mandelkern, David Zay Latt, Student Trustee 2013-14, Ron Galatolo, District Chancellor

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Group Fitness Instructor Certification

About College of San MateoCollege of San Mateo is located at the northern corridor of Silicon Valley and situated on a beautiful 153-acre site in the San Mateo hills that provides a panoramic view of San Francisco Bay. Since 1922, CSM has been a gateway to higher education leading to university transfer, career preparation and ad-vancement, and professional and per-sonal development.

The College currently serves approximately 10,000 day, eve-ning and weekend students. CSM students reflect the diversity of the Bay Area and have a range of educational goals. To best serve our students, the curriculum offers a wealth of programs that include traditional, semester-length and short courses in addition to distance education.

Students can experience a vibrant campus life to complement classroom learning that includes leadership development, student government, more than 20 student clubs and edu-cational and cultural activities. CSM is proud of its champi-onship intercollegiate athletic teams which compete at the highest community college level. Many student-athletes re-ceive scholarships and continue at four-year institutions and numerous CSM athletes have gone on to professional careers.

To ensure student success, CSM offers a comprehensive selec-tion of academic support services. Resources include finan-cial aid and scholarships, counseling, transfer services, tutor-ing, employment assistance, health services and child care, among many others.

For more information about the college, visit collegeofsanma-teo.edu/explorecsm. Guided campus tours can be scheduled through collegeofsanmateo.edu/tours.

Testimonials“Denaya is a devoted and caring teacher. The knowledge she has passed on to me is invaluable. She has created a wonderful and complete program to help you grow as a teacher and a leader.”

– Anthony Ponce De Leon, CSM Student

“Denaya is amazing! She really knows what she’s doing. Even in a room of 50 people, she cares about everyone’s individual success. If people are struggling with a certain exercise, she can modify it for their needs. Her form and technique are impec-cable. She truly is an inspiration to the classes she teaches.”

– Maria Porter, CSM Student

“Being part of a class helped inspire and motivate me through-out our practice. I was excited to see myself and others around me improve in a short period of time—both physically and mentally. I’m glad that I chose to join this class and would do it again in a heartbeat.”

– Nicole Gorospe, CSM Student

“I am so grateful for this program. I teach with more confidence, knowledge and passion than I ever have before.”

– Julie Mallari, CSM Student

“Awesome instructor. Very motivating, clear concise instructions and great demonstrations. Super knowledgeable about all aspects of fitness and the body in general. You will love her classes.”

– CSM Pilates Student

The ProgramThe Group Fitness Instructor Certificate Program at College of San Mateo prepares students to teach group exercise classes. Students who complete the program will have the knowledge and experience to pass a Group Fitness Certification Test. Upon completing the program and passing this test, students will be able to teach at health clubs, fitness centers, and privately owned fitness studios. Students in this program will learn the foundations of knowledge and skills necessary to teach a safe and effective group fitness class, no matter the type of modality. This includes:

• Anatomy• Class Design• Exercise Physiology• Injury Prevention• Instructional Techniques• Kinesiology

Program RequirementsSix units are required to complete the CSM Group Fitness Certification Program:

Core Courses• KINE 130 Group Fitness Instructor Lecture (3 units) • KINE 131 Group Fitness Instructor Lab (1 unit)

ElectivesChoose 2 units from the following:• FITN 110 Adult Conditioning • FITN 116 Body Conditioning • FITN 127 Aerobic Dance • FITN 134 Track and Trail Aerobics • FITN 135 Aerobic Exercise • FITN 136 Low Impact Aerobics • FITN 235 Cross Training Boot Camp • FITN 237 Total Core Training • FITN 301 Spinning® • FITN 312 Spinning Heart Rate • FITN 334 Yoga • FITN 335 Pilates • FITN 338 Yoga/Pilates Fusion • FITN 339 Pilates Circuit Training

Program DirectorDenaya Daileydaileyd@smccd.educollegeofsanmateo.edu/yoga

Denaya has had a long and lov-ing relationship with move-ment. She received her MFA from Mills College in dance and her BFA from UCLA in world arts and cultures. She loves teach-ing at College of San Mateo and has been a kinesiology, athletics

and dance faculty member since 2009.

Denaya has taught group fitness classes at community col-leges, private studios, fitness gyms, and has lead work-shops all over California. She is a Yoga Alliance® Experi-enced Registered Yoga Teacher – 200 hours, and Registered Yoga Teacher - 500 hours. She is assistant coach to the CSM football team, working to increase the players’ flexibility and breath awareness through yoga practice.

Denaya is delighted to be leading the Group Fitness Instruc-tor Certification Program at College of San Mateo. She feels honored for the opportunity to share her knowledge of and passion for group fitness with those who share her enthusiasm.

About the American Council on Exercise® (ACE)Once the Group Fitness Certification Program has been completed, students have the option of paying an extra fee to take the ACE Group Fitness Certification Test. If passed, the student will become a registered Group Fitness Instructor through ACE.

The American Council on Exercise® is a nonprofit organization committed to America’s health and well-being. Over the past 25 years, ACE has become the largest nonprofit fitness certification, education and training organization in the world with nearly 50,000 certified professionals who hold more than 55,000 ACE certifications. ACE certifications are recognized and well-regarded on a national level. Learn more at www.acefitness.org.

Career OpportunitiesUpon completing the program and passing the ACE Group Fitness Test, students will be able to teach group fitness classes at health clubs, fitness centers, and privately owned fitness studios.