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• ET: Exercise Theory - ZM (W21)

  • Start
    02 Feb 2021
  •  
    6:30 PM (AST)
  • End
    09 Mar 2021
  •  
    8:30 PM (AST)
  • Location
    online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  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 6 evenings in the classroom Via ZOOM software
  

  - The exam is NOT written during the course.*
  

  - 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.

  Dates: February 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 2, & 9.
  

  Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
  

  Fee: $300.00
  Fee includes: manuals, materials, exams, and NSFA/NFLA  associate membership for 1 year. ***Please fill in your full mailing address if you're outside of the Halifax area so we can mail your manuals to you***
  

  Payment:  You can pay online via PayPal (this website will take you to the PayPal interface when you complete the registration information) or you can pay by cheque. The NSFA does not accept any credit cards or e-transfers.  Payment must be received before the course begins.

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

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

  Exams:  Normally we book a Provincial Exam Day in January and June every year for students to write any NSFA exam.  Due to COVID-19 we don't know yet if we can't hold those days.  We will therefore be doing everyone's exams by private proctoring via Zoom until we can resume in-person exams.   A session with an exam proctor can be booked after your course is finished.

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• RT: Resistance Trainer - ZM (W21)

  • Start
    20 Mar 2021
  •  
    1:00 PM (ADT)
  • End
    17 Apr 2021
  •  
    3:30 PM (ADT)
  • Location
    online via Zoom

  Registration is closed

  Resistance Trainer (RT)

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

  ***Please Note: registration will close on March 1st, 2021 to allow time to order text books***
  

  

  *The exam is NOT written during the course*

  Exams can be written on provincial exam days in January and June, or students can book a 1-on-1 exam with an NSFA proctor to write at any time.
  

  **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.
  

  Dates: March 20 & 27, April 3, 10, & 17 (5 days)
  

  Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm each day
  

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

  Payment:  You can pay online via PayPal (this website will take you to the PayPal interface when you complete the registration information) or you can pay by cash or cheque. The NSFA does not accept any credit cards or e-transfers.  Payment must be received before the course begins.

  Course Conductor(s): Terri Roberts & Susan Hardiman
  

  For course conductor biographies, please see our Staff & Board page.

  Venue: ZOOM video platform.  You will need a webcam with video and audio enabled.
  

  Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course. Full certification also requires completion of Exercise Theory and a 1st Aid & CPR certificate.  NO certifications will be issued without ET and 1st Aid/CPR completed.
  

  Normally we book a Provincial Exam Day in January and June every year for students to write any NSFA exam.  Due to COVID-19 we don't know yet if we can hold those days.  We will therefore be doing everyone's exams by private proctoring via Zoom until we can resume in-person exams.   A session with an exam proctor can be booked after your course is finished.
  

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• GEL: Group Exercise Leader -ZM (W21)

  • Start
    24 Mar 2021
  •  
    6:00 PM (ADT)
  • End
    07 Apr 2021
  •  
    9:00 PM (ADT)
  • Location
    online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    7

  Register

  Group Exercise Leader (GEL)
  

  Deadline to register is March 13th, 2021
  

  Learn to teach choreography-based aerobics & strength training (portable equipment) in large class formats.
  

  
  

  
  *The exam is NOT written during the course.*
  

  **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: March 24th, March 31st, & April 7th, 2021.  You must attend all 3 sessions.
  

  Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

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

  Payment:  You can pay online via PayPal (this website will take you to the PayPal interface when you complete the registration information) or you can pay by cash or cheque. The NSFA does not accept any credit cards or e-transfers.  Payment must be received before the course begins.
  

  Course Conductor(s): Judi Harvey
  

  For course conductor biographies, please see our Staff & Board page.

  Venue: ZOOM Video Call.  Please have a camera with video and audio enabled.

  Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course. Full certification also requires completion of Exercise Theory and a 1st Aid & CPR certificate.  NO certifications will be issued without ET and 1st Aid/CPR completed.
  

  Normally we book a Provincial Exam Day in January and June every year for students to write any NSFA exam.  Due to COVID-19 we don't know yet if we can hold those days.  We will therefore be doing everyone's exams by private proctoring via Zoom until we can resume in-person exams.   A session with an exam proctor can be booked after your course is finished.Save

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• ET: Exercise Theory - ZM (S21)

  • Start
    04 May 2021
  •  
    6:30 PM (ADT)
  • End
    08 Jun 2021
  •  
    8:30 PM (ADT)
  • Location
    online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  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 6 evenings in the classroom Via ZOOM software
  

  - The exam is NOT written during the course.*
  

  - 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.

  Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1 & 8, 2021
  

  Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
  

  Fee: $300.00
  Fee includes: manuals, materials, exams, and NSFA/NFLA  associate membership for 1 year. ***Please fill in your full mailing address if you're outside of the Halifax area so we can mail your manuals to you***
  

  Payment:  You can pay online via PayPal (this website will take you to the PayPal interface when you complete the registration information) or you can pay by cheque. The NSFA does not accept any credit cards or e-transfers.  Payment must be received before the course begins.

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

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

  Exams:  Normally we book a Provincial Exam Day in January and June every year for students to write any NSFA exam.  Due to COVID-19 we don't know yet if we can't hold those days.  We will therefore be doing everyone's exams by private proctoring via Zoom until we can resume in-person exams.   A session with an exam proctor can be booked after your course is finished.

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