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• Personal Trainer Course

  • Start
    13 Oct 2017
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    22 Oct 2017
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Private Location in Cole Harbour
  • Spaces left
    0

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   Personal Trainer’s Course

  

   

   

  Limited seating - 6 participants only, registration must be received and paid in full no later than October 6, 2017 to secure your spot!

  NSFA is proud to offer the Personal trainer’s course this fall.  This course will run over two weekends. 

   Dates:

  Oct 13 : 5pm – 9pm 
  Oct.14: 9 am – 4pm
  Oct. 15: 9am - 4pm

  Oct. 20: 5pm-9pm
  Oct. 21: 9am-5pm
  Oct. 22: 9am-12pm - Written exam will begin at 1pm, this exam is 3 hours.

  Location: HRM (Private location in Cole Harbour with field trips to gyms within HRM)

     YOU MUST BE ABLE ATTEND ALL CLASSES

   

  Practical exam: You will be required to find a client and arrange a time with them for your practical exam.  The instructor has a gym in her home and will allow the practical exam to be conducted in her home.  If you wish to have the exam in a gym that you are more familiar with, you will be responsible for all fees that are incurred for using the space.                                           

  Pre-requisites:  You must be current in at least one of these certificates:

  • 1.       NSFA  RTL

  • 2.       NSFA GEL

  • 3.       NSFA OAL

   You will also be require to provide proof of 20 hours of “on floor” experience.  This form will be provided to you and must be completed by your supervisor prior to the start of the course.  If you are self-employed we will accept proof of classes taught.

  At the end of the personal trainer’s course you will be required to write a written exam and have a practical exam.  NEW REQUIREMENT :  You will also be required to present 10 written programs in a log format to show diversity in your skill set.  You will have six months after the completion of the course to complete the log.  You will NOT receive your Personal trainer’s certificate until the log is completed.

  Once you have signed up and paid for the course, you will be sent the course package, which will include : The at home study package, The supervisor’s form,  and The Personal Trainer’s log book.

  Text book: We will be using the same text book as the RTL course:  Weight Training Steps to Success.  If you do not already have this book, it can be ordered on Amazon.

  All questions can be forwarded to Susan Hardiman :  susan@nsfitness.ca

   

   

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• Exercise Theory (ET) - MSVU

  • Start
    14 Oct 2017
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    21 Oct 2017
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University (MSVU)
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Exercise Theory (ET)
  

  
  

  Registration closes 1 week before the course begins

  This is the pre-requisite module in the Nova Scotia Fitness Association’s (NSFA) Certification Program. This course covers the Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Human Movement (Biomechanics), 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: October 14th, 15th & 21st, 2017

  Time: 10:00am-6:00pm

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

  Course Conductor(s): Terri Roberts & Linda Donnelly
  

  Venue: 123 Evaristus Hall
  MSVU (Mount St. Vincent University)

  Rosaria Student Centre

  166 Beford Highway, Halifax

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

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• 3rd Annual NSFA Fall Brunch

  • When
    28 Oct 2017
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University

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  At MSVU, Oct 28/17.  9:00am to noon

  MSVU: McCain room 105-106

  Presenter : Lauri Di Guilio 

  Topic: Balance vs. Proprioception
  

  Balance and proprioception may be related but they are not the same. Do you bring these skills into your classes/training? Are you unknowingly putting your clients at a disadvantage by using techniques that eliminate their ability to earn good balance and proprioception? In this lecture, we will explore the emerging research related to improving balance and proprioception. We will discuss training tools like BOSU balls, balance boards and foam pads and what affects they really have on improving balance and performance. We will discuss the physiology of the feet and the role small nerves play in making us aware of the ground beneath us, and allowing for proprioception. We will go through some simple drills to help you bring proprioceptive and balance work into your classes and training sessions. 

  
   

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• Group Exercise Leader (GEL) MSVU

  • Start
    18 Nov 2017
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    19 Nov 2017
  •  
    6:00 PM

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  Group Exercise Leader (GEL)
  

  
  

  Registration closes: November 10, 2017
  

  The 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: November 18 & 19, 2017

  Time: 10:00am-6:00pm

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

  Course Conductor(s): Terri Roberts & Melissa Millar
  

  Venue: 123 Evaristus Hall
  

  MSVU  (Mount  St. Vincent University)

  Rosaria Student Centre

  166 Beford Highway, Halifax

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

   

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• Resistance Trainer (RT) - SMU

  • Start
    25 Nov 2017
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    26 Nov 2017
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    St. Mary's University (SMU), Halifax

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  Resistance Trainer (RT)
  

  

  The program focuses on use of equipment and exercises, safety, exercise precautions, exercise technique, training methods and program design.

  
  

  Date: November 25 & 26, 2017

  Time: 10:00am-6:00pm

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

  Course Conductor(s): Terri Roberts & Susan Hardiman
  

  Venue:
  

  The Homburg Centre for Health & Wellness

  St. Mary's University (SMU)

  923 Robie Street, Halifax
  

  http://www.smu.ca/campus-life/smufit-homburg-centre.html

   

   

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