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• ET: Exercise Theory - MSVU F18

  • Start
    22 Sep 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    29 Sep 2018
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University (MSVU)
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  Exercise Theory (ET)
  

  
  

  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, 2019 at MSVU.

  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 22, 23 & 29, 2018
  

  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

  Rooms: Please note we are in a different room for the last day of this course.
  

  Rosaria 212 on Sept 22 & 23

  Rosaria 301A on September 29.

  
  Exams: A written is required to complete this course.  All NSFA written exams will be done at the end of January 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. 
  

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• OAL: Older Adult Fitness Leadership - Truro F18

  • Start
    13 Oct 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    14 Oct 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    NSCC, Truro
  • Spaces left
    13

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  Older Adult Fitness Leader

  
  

  Date: October 13 & 14, 2018

  Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm both days

  Course Conductor: Sheila Rafferty

  Location: NSCC, Truro Campus

  Room 229, Forrester Hall

  Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course.  All NSFA written exams will be done at the end of January 2019 (date to be confirmed) in Halifax at Mount St. Vincent University.   If you cannot write at that time or location, 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 F18

  • Start
    13 Oct 2018
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    14 Oct 2018
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Group Exercise Leader (GEL)
  

  
  

  
  *The exam is NOT written during the course. The provincial exam day for the fall term students will be in January, 2019 at MSVU.

  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: October 13 & 14, 2018
  

  Time: 10:00am-6:00pm

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

  Course Conductor(s): Terri Roberts
  

  (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 January 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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• ICE - Indoor Cycling Exercise Leader (F18;1)

  • Start
    27 Oct 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    28 Oct 2018
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Purdy's Wharf, Halifax

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  The 1st-Ever ICE Course Is Now Open For Registration!
  

  
  

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

  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: October 27th and 28th, 2018

  Times: 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday.  10:00am to 1:00pm on Sunday
  

  Location: Purdy's Wharf Fitness Centre (Ground floor, Tower 2), Halifax

  Instructor(s): Bill Norton
  

  Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course.  All NSFA written exams will be done at the end of January 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 F18

  • Start
    03 Nov 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    04 Nov 2018
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University (MSVU, Halifax)

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  Resistance Trainer (RT)

  ***Please Note: registration will close 3 weeks 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, 2019 at MSVU.
  

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

  Date: November 3 & 4

  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 written exams will be done at the end of January 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. 

  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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• MBL - Mind & Body Leadership Course (F18)

  • Start
    10 Nov 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    25 Nov 2018
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Purdy's Wharf, Halifax

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  The First Ever Mind & Body Leadership Course Is Now Open For Registration!

  

  Mind & Body Leadership is an 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!.  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: November  10th & 1th AND November 24th & 25th
  

  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 January 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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• Brunch - 4th Annual NSFA Fall Brunch (F18)

  • When
    18 Nov 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University

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  Registration is now open!

  Early-bird pricing for NSFA members and Non-members ends at 11:59pm on October 1st, 2018. 
  

  
  

  Presenter : Heather Stevens, Mi'kmaw Dancer & Educator

  Topic: How dance and physical activity fit within 1st Nations culture, and how we can incorporate 1st Nations content in our fitness programs.
  

  Location: Mount St. Vincent University (116 Bedford Highway, Halifax), November 18th, 2018, 9:00am to noon

  Where on MSVU's campus:

  We will be in the new McCain building, room 105; A map of the campus can be found here: http://www.msvu.ca/en/home/aboutus/safety-security/campusmap.aspx  McCain is #1 on the map.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
   

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• PT: Personal Trainer Course F18

  • Start
    23 Nov 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    02 Dec 2018
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Private Location in Cole Harbour
  • Spaces left
    3

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   Personal Trainer’s Course

  

   

   

  Limited seating - 6 participants only, registration must be received and paid in full no later than November 2nd, 2018 to secure your spot!

  PLEASE NOTE: This course will run over two weekends. 

   Dates:

  November 23rd : 5pm – 9pm 
  November 24th: 9 am – 4pm
  November 25th: 9am - 4pm

  November 30th: 5pm-9pm
  December 1st: 9am-5pm
  December 2nd: 9am-12pm & EXAM : 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 currently certified in good standing in at least one of the following:

  • NSFA  RTL

  • NSFA GEL

  • 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. 
  

  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

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

   

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• ICE - Indoor Cycling Exercise Leader (F18;2)

  • Start
    01 Dec 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    02 Dec 2018
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Purdy's Warh, Halifax

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  NEW This Fall!!
  

  
  

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

  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: December 1st & 2nd, 2018

  Times: 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday.  10:00am to 1:00pm on Sunday
  

  Location: Purdy's Wharf Fitness Centre (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 January 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 (Winter 2019)

  • When
    26 Jan 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University
  • Spaces left
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  Provincial Exam Day - Winter 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, January 19th, 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 January 26th 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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