FitWell Instructor Training Course

Dates, Times and Location

September 2 - October 28 (9 weeks)
Tuesdays at 2:30-4:00 p.m.
In-person at the Bee McLeod Recreation Center Conference Room

Registration

Register Here

Course Instructor

Jenny Dunfee is the Associate Director of Campus Recreation for Fitness & Wellness at William & Mary. She has taught the in-house Fitness Instructor Training Course and the in-house Personal Training Course for the past 20 years and also supervises the FitWell Instructor and Personal Training staff at the Bee McLeod Recreation Center.

Jenny is certified as a Group Fitness Instructor through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and as a Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). She is also an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist.

What is involved in this program?

All areas of health and fitness will be taught, from basic anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, and nutrition to instruction techniques and combination building.

The required study materials are the American Council on Exercise's Group Fitness Instructor Manual, Study Guide, and Sample Test. Students will receive their study materials on the first day of class.

Cost

The cost of the course is $150.
This fee includes the study materials, CPR/AED certification, and operational costs of the training course.

The course fee can be paid online. When you click on the link, make sure you have selected the Fall 2025 semester down on the bottom left.

Pay online

What happens when I complete the course?

At the end of the course, all members of the training course will be prepared to pass the American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Certification Exam (it is recommended that students take the exam during winter break).

Exams can be taken on a computer at various testing sites around the country. Students can visit the ACE website (link below) to view dates and locations of upcoming exams near them. All students receive a 20% discount on the cost of the exam and 20% off study materials (included in the course fee).

In order to pass the in-house training course, participants will need to pass a short practical exam and also a written exam.

Learn more about the American Council on Exercise