Become a Group Fitness Instructor
Become a certified fitness instructor by obtaining a group fitness certification. RecWell hosts certifications on campus and offers online certifications where applicable. All NCAA-accredited certifications are accepted.
Steps for becoming a fitness instructor
- Obtain a fitness certification for the relevant class type.
- Scholarships are now open for Fall 2025. The scholarship application will close September 25, 2025.
- Submit an application
- Selected applicants will be invited to schedule an audition with the fitness team
- Participate in new instructor training
- This training period will last for one semester and includes mandatory bi-weekly educational workshops and team-teaching with a mentor instructor
- Inspire our Active Terp community by leading classes independently
Upcoming Certifications
November 8-9, 2025 from 9AM - 5PM at Eppley Recreation Center.
Registration cost: $349.
November 8-9, 2025 from 9AM - 5PM at Eppley Recreation Center.
Registration cost: $349.
UBOX is offered as an online certification.
Participants can register online and use code:
UBOX_UMD for a $50 registration discount.
November 8-9, 2025 from 8am-6pm at Eppley Recreation Center.
$199.00 for Students
$249.00 Non-Students
Cycle Fusion, October 26, 2025, from 8 am-5 pm.
Students interested in becoming certified before that time can register for an online certification here.
November 15-16, 2025 from 8am-5pm at Eppley Recreation Center.
Registration Cost: $499.00
Register Here
Participants can also register for an online option such as:
November 15, 2025 from 9AM - 5PM at Eppley Recreation Center.
Registration cost: $249.00
Other Certifications
FAQs
We are always looking forward to receiving applications from credentialed instructors. If you already have a certification please submit your application with RecWell Student Employment.
Yes, we offer scholarships for the full and partial cost of certifications. Scholarships are offered once annually in the Fall semester. The current application can be found here and closes on September 20th.
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