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• MBL - Mind & Body Leadership Course (PW S19)

  • Start
    04 May 2019
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    26 May 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Purdy's Wharf, Halifax

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  Mind & Body Leadership (MBL)
  

  Learn to teach fitness-level Yoga and Meditation classes.
  

  

  **Please note, all students in MBL must also complete Exercise Theory and have a current 1st Aid & CPR certificate before this certification will be issued.**

  Mind & Body Leadership is a 32-hour exercise course that teaches introductory level yoga & meditation skills and protocols for people working with exercise clients.  Students will learn several asanas, as well as teaching tools. class design, risk management, continuing education, and much more.  Those who complete this certification are qualified to teach basic fitness-focused yoga and meditation classes to a general audience , excluding any version of hot yoga or any inversion asanas.

  This course includes a manual and your first year of membership in the NSFA.  Instructor's insurance for 1 year is also included for any students who successfully meet all of the certification requirements.
  

  **Please note, this course runs over 2 weekends; 4 days total in the classroom**

  All participants must also complete Exercise Theory and have a current 1st Aid & CPR certification before the MBL certificate will be issued.

  Dates: May 4 & 5, AND 25 & 26, 2019
  

  Times: 10:00am to 6:00pm each day

  Location: Purdy's Wharf Fitness Club (Ground Floor, Tower 2), Halifax
  

  Instructor(s): Ocean Samuel
  

  Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course. 

  All NSFA written exams will be done at the end of June 2019 (date to be confirmed) in Halifax at Mount St. Vincent University.   If you cannot write at that time a private exam proctor can be arranged for you.  Practicals will be arranged between the student and the course conductor.

  
  

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• Provincial Exam Day (MSVU S19)

  • When
    22 Jun 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University
  • Spaces left
    13

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  Provincial Exam Day - Summer 2019!

  
  

  
  

  Any NSFA/NFLA exam can be written on this day.  You must register in advance to be able to write - this is so we can have the exam ready for you when you arrive.

  Registration for this Exam Day closes on Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at 5:00pm (Atlantic Time).  Students will only be permitted to register after this date if someone else drops out.
  

  Please note: merely writing and passing an exam does NOT equal being certified.  No certifications will be awarded until ALL of the requirements for the credential are complete.
  

  Where: Mount St. Vincent University, Rosaria Centre, Student Union's Board Room (1st floor). 
  

  When: Saturday June 22nd from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

  Fees (*please read all of the options below):

  - Students who are writing an exam for a course they took with NSFA do not have to pay a fee for their exam as it is included in the course fee.

  - Anyone challenging an exam (i.e.you didn't take our course but feel you have enough knowledge to pass the exam) must pay $25 to take the exam for all exams *except* PT. $75 for the PT exam.  This includes people who took courses from any organization that is not a member of the NFLA. For other NFLA organizations, see below. 
  

  - If you took the online ET course through Manitoba Fitness Council you must also pay the $25 exam fee to NSFA.
  

  - If you took any courses from another NFLA member board (FNB, OFC, MFC, AFLCA, SPRA or BCRPA) please contact us no less than 10 days before your exam to see if the exam fee is being transferred to us from your original province or if it needs to be paid to NSFA. 
  

  To pay the fee you can select the fee option in this event registration page or you can bring cash or a cheque (written to Nova Scotia Fitness Association) to the exam.

  All exams, except PT, are 1 hour.  PT is 3 hours.  Anyone needing more time due to disabilities or language barrier, please request this by email (to exams@nsfitness.ca) no less than 10 days before the exam.
  

  All exams are closed-book and electronic devices are not permitted except for calculators.  We will have a few calculators on hand for those who do not bring their own.  Extra pencils, erasers and sharpeners will also be available for those who do not bring their own.
  

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• ET: Exercise Theory - MSVU (F19)

  • Start
    07 Sep 2019
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    14 Sep 2019
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    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University (MSVU)
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Exercise Theory (ET)

  Learn the technical knowledge required for ALL NSFA/NFLA teaching certificates.
  

  
  

  Please note:

  - Registration closes 1 week before the course begins

  - This course is 3 days in the classroom, the Saturday, Sunday and following Saturday. 
  

  - The exam is NOT written during the course. The provincial exam day for the fall term students will be in January, 2020 at MSVU.

  - This course is required for the completion of all fitness teaching certificates. It is not a certificate to teach by itself.
  

  This is the pre-requisite module in the Nova Scotia Fitness Association’s (NSFA) Certification Program. This course covers the Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Bio-mechanics, Nutrition, Safety and Legal Liability required to successfully complete the course work, and to work in the exercise industry with one of our specialization certificates.

  Date: September 7th, 8th & 14th 2019
  

  Time: 10:00am-6:00pm

  Fee: $300.00
  Fee includes: manuals, materials, exams, certification, insurance, and NSFA/NFLA  associate membership for 1 year.
  

  Course Conductor(s): Terri Roberts, Linda Donelley, Doreen MacLean
  

  (See our course conductor's bios here: http://www.nsfitness.ca/Staff-&-Board)
  

  Venue: 
  

  MSVU (Mount St. Vincent University)

  Rosaria Student Centre

  166 Bedford Highway, Halifax

  http://www.msvu.ca/en/home/aboutus/emergencyproceduresguide/campusmap.aspx

  Room: 212
  

  
  Exams: A written is required to complete this course.  All NSFA written exams for the Fall term will be done at the end of January 2020 (date to be confirmed) in Halifax at Mount St. Vincent University.   If you cannot write at that time a private exam proctor can be arranged for you. 
  

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• ICE - Indoor Cycling Exercise Leader (RECC F19)

  • Start
    28 Sep 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    29 Sep 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    RECC Rath Eastlink Community Centre

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  https://www.ratheastlinkcommunitycentre.ca/contact

  Indoor Cycling Exercise (ICE)
  

  Learn to teach Indoor Cycling (aka "Spin") classes.
  

  
  

  **Please note, all students in ICE must also complete Exercise Theory and have a current 1st Aid & CPR.  You may take the ICE,  ET and 1st Aid & CPR courses in any order, but ALL must be completed before you will be certified to teach. **
  

  The ICE Certification Course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to conduct a highly motivated and technically correct cycling class. Your 10 hour course will include an Intro to Cycling which covers bike safety and bike setup, tips on how to dress and remain comfortable while participating in a cycling class. The chapter on Cycling Basics will include body positions, bio-mechanical and alignment considerations, pedal stroke efficiency and intensity. And finally, Physiology and Class Design covers class breakdown, training principals, cycling physiology, training zones, sample class designs paired with music, and leadership.

  Dates: September 28th & 29th, 2019
  

  Times: 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday.  9:00am to 1:00pm on Sunday
  

  Location:  Rath Eastlink Community Centre (RECC)
  

  625 Abenaki Rd, Truro, NS B2N 0G6

  
  

  Instructor(s): Patricia MacDonald
  

  Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course.  All NSFA written exams will be done at the end of January 2020 (date to be confirmed) in Halifax at Mount St. Vincent University.   If you cannot write at that time a private exam proctor can be arranged for you.  Practicals will be arranged between the student and the course conductor.
  

  
  

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• GEL: Group Exercise Leader - MSVU (F19)

  • Start
    05 Oct 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    06 Oct 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Group Exercise Leader (GEL)
  

  Learn to teach choreography based aerobics and strength training in large class formats.
  

  
  

  
  *The exam is NOT written during the course. The provincial exam day for the fall term students will be in January, 2020 at MSVU.

  **Please note, all students in GEL must also complete Exercise Theory and have a current 1st Aid & CPR certificate before this certification will be issued.**

  This program focuses on the components of your fitness class, use of music, cueing, teaching methods, choreography and leadership skills. In addition to basic floor aerobics, students will also receive specialization training in the use of portable equipment for group exercise classes.

  Date: October 5th & 6th, 2019
  

  Time: 10:00am-6:00pm

  Fee: $250.00
  Fee includes: manuals, materials, exams, certification, insurance, and NSFA/NFLA  membership.
  

  Course Conductor(s): Terri Roberts, Judi Harvey, Linda Donnelly
  

  (See our course conductor's bios here: http://www.nsfitness.ca/Staff-&-Board)

  Venue:
  

  MSVU  (Mount  St. Vincent University)

  Rosaria Student Centre

  166 Bedford Highway, Halifax

   http://www.msvu.ca/en/home/aboutus/emergencyproceduresguide/campusmap.aspx

  Room: Rosaria 212 

  
  

  Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course.  All NSFA written exams will be done at the end of June 2019 (date to be confirmed) in Halifax at Mount St. Vincent University.   If you cannot write at that time a private exam proctor can be arranged for you.  Practicals will be arranged between the student and the course conductor.

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• RT: Resistance Trainer - MSVU (F19)

  • Start
    02 Nov 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    03 Nov 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University (MSVU, Halifax)

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  Resistance Trainer (RT)

  Learn to teach individuals or groups in the weight room or weight training classes.
  

  ***Please Note: registration will close 3 weeks (Oct 12/19) before the course to allow time to order text books***
  

  

  *The exam is NOT written during the course. The provincial exam day for the fall term students will be in January, 2020 at MSVU.

  **Please note, all students in RT must also complete Exercise Theory and have a current 1st Aid & CPR certificate before this certification will be issued.**

  The program focuses on use of equipment and exercises, safety, exercise precautions, exercise technique, training methods and program design.  Students completing this certificate will be qualified to do basic fitness training with clients who do not present any major health problems.  RT's can train 1-on-1 (i.e. personal training) and can teach non-music, non-dance based fitness classes such as small group resistance training, circuit training, bootcamps, and HIIT classes.
  

  Date: November 2nd & 3rd, 2019
  

  Time: 10:00am-6:00pm

  Fee: $250.00
  Fee includes: manuals, materials, exams, certification, insurance, and NSFA/NFLA  membership (1 year).
  

  Course Conductor(s): TBA

  (See our course conductor's bios here: http://www.nsfitness.ca/Staff-&-Board)

  Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course.  All NSFA Fall term written exams will be done at the end of January 2020 (date to be confirmed) in Halifax at Mount St. Vincent University.   If you cannot write at that time a private exam proctor can be arranged for you.  Practicals will be arranged between the student and the course conductor. 

  Venue: 
  

  Rosaria Centre, MSVU  (Mount  St. Vincent University)

  166 Bedford Highway, Halifax

  http://www.msvu.ca/en/home/aboutus/emergencyproceduresguide/campusmap.aspx

   

  Room: Rosaria 212
  

   

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