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Teaming Up For Impact

In 2015, the YMCA was searching for ways to enhance health and wellness trainings for its instructors in 10,000 communities nationwide. With common goals of developing healthy communities and helping people to achieve long-term, healthy behavior, ACE seemed to be a natural partner in that undertaking. Now, through a cooperative process that enlisted the expertise of team members on both sides, the Y offers foundational education from ACE in group exercise and strength and conditioning to its instructors so that they may be better prepared to help members who come to them for guidance.

Science-Based Education for Instructors

YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise and YMCA Foundations of Strength & Conditioning courses provide foundational knowledge of exercise and movement science to help Y instructors better serve members participating in healthy living programs at the YMCA. Both courses are available to Y instructors on the YMCA Learning and Career Development Center. Although the education is not meant to replace NCCA-accredited programs, it will help instructors more effectively engage participants with safe exercise.

To access discounted ACE education courses, visit the YMCA LCDC.
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Become an Authority in Your Field

In addition to equipping you with the expertise you need to guide Y members to their health and fitness goals, ACE also offers a wide range of Specialist Programs to help you become an authority in specific fields. Being able to deliver guidance on senior fitness, youth fitness, corrective exercise, weight management, fitness nutrition, therapeutic exercise and more will help you guide special populations who need your expert help.

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Share Your Expertise with Others

The knowledge you've gained as a health and fitness professional is valuable, and ACE wants to help you share it. In addition to helping other professionals more effectively lead people to change, becoming an ACE Continuing Education provider can help you improve your own delivery skills. Turn your expertise into a continuing education course focused on nutrition, exercise science, behavior change, strength training or another area.
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