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• ET: Exercise Theory - ZM (F20)

  • Start
    08 Sep 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM (ADT)
  • End
    29 Sep 2020
  •  
    9:00 PM (ADT)
  • Location
    online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  Exercise Theory (ET)

  Deadline to register is Aug 31, 2020. 
  

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

  
  

  Please note:

  - Registration closes 1 week before the course begins

  - This course is 4 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: September 8, 15, 22, 29
  

  Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
  

  Fee: $300.00
  Fee includes: manuals, materials, exams, and NSFA/NFLA  associate membership for 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, 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 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 (F20)

  • Start
    07 Oct 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM (ADT)
  • End
    21 Oct 2020
  •  
    9:00 PM (ADT)
  • Location
    online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    10

  Registration is closed

  Group Exercise Leader (GEL)
  

  Deadline to register is Sept 22, 2020
  

  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: October 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th.  You must attend all 4 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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• RT: Resistance Trainer - ZM (F20)

  • Start
    10 Oct 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM (ADT)
  • End
    17 Oct 2020
  •  
    5:00 PM (ADT)
  • Location
    online via Zoom

  Register

  Resistance Trainer (RT)

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

  ***Please Note: registration will close on September 25th, 2020 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.
  

  Date: October 10th and 17th
  

  Time: 10:00am-5:00pm

  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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• 2020 Virtual Exercise Summit

  • Start
    24 Oct 2020
  •  
    (ADT)
  • End
    25 Oct 2020
  •  
    (ADT)
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Online via video streaming

  Register

  Welcome to the 2020 Virtual Exercise Summit!
  

  
  

  
  

  Nova Scotia Fitness Association (NSFA) and Fitness New Brunswick (FNB) are partnering to host an online summit to replace our usual annual conferences held in-person.  

  This summit is entirely online.  You will need a webcam and high-speed internet connection to participate in the sessions. 

  
  

  Dates & Times October 24th & 25th 8:00am to 5:00pm both days.  All session times are for the Atlantic Time Zone.
  

  Sessions A total of 12 sessions are offered so you can customize your summit experience.  Each session is 1 CEC.  You can take as many as you want!
  

  Pricing
  - NFLA Members: $20 per session ($25 per session after October 14)
  

  - Non-NFLA Members: $30 admin fee plus $20 per session ($40 admin fee and $25 per session after October 14).
  

  The schedule, sessions & presenter information are in the PDF documents below. 

  Please open both documents before going to the next screen so you can see what sessions you'd like to select. 

  When you click your sessions the price for each will be added to your invoice.  The invoice will be ready at the end of the registration process.
  

  Click here for Presenter Biographies
  

  Click here for Session Descriptions
  

  Click here for Sessions at a Glance

  *Please Note* Session 10 was originally listed as "Using Technology to Your Advantage" but has been changed to "Living Pain Free by Building
  Safe Movement Patterns".
  

  When you are ready, click the blue "Register" button (below, left) to begin.
  

  Registration will close at midnight October 22nd to allow technical logistics to be completed.

  
  

  Cancellations & Refunds
  - A $20.00 admin fee will be applied to cancellations received by midnight October 14th.​
  - No refunds will be given after midnight October 14th.
  - Payments received via PayPal must be refunded through PayPal, no exceptions. Payments made by cash or cheque will be refunded by cheque.
  - No Shows (people who do not inform us before October 14th they are cancelling) will not get a refund.

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• PT: Personal Trainer (ZM Fall 2020)

  • Start
    20 Nov 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM (AST)
  • End
    06 Dec 2020
  •  
    (AST)
  • Location
    Zoom / private in home gym
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Personal Trainer’s Course (PT)

  Learn to go beyond the RT/GEL/OAL Level skills and work with clients who need more specialized fitness training.
  

  

  We will be conducting the personal trainer's course a little differently this time.  All of the theory and classroom learning with be done via Zoom.  You will be broken into small groups of two to conduct the gym portion of this course, to ensure social distancing.  This course will run over three weekends, however due to the small groups,  they will not be full weekends.  

  **A Zoom link will only be provided AFTER we receive your full payment for the course**
  

  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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