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• ET: Exercise Theory - MSVU (F19)

  • Start
    07 Sep 2019
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    14 Sep 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University (MSVU)
  • Spaces left
    3

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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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• PT: Personal Trainer Course (CHP F19)

  • Start
    20 Sep 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    06 Oct 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Cole Harbour Place
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Personal Trainer’s Course (PT)

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

  

   

  Limited seating - 8 participants only, registration must be received and paid in full no later than August 31st, 2019 to secure your spot!

  PLEASE NOTE: This course will run over two weekends.  Attendance is required for all 6 days.
  

   Dates:

  September 20th : 5pm – 9pm 
  September 21st: 9 am – 4pm
  September 22nd: 9am - 4pm

  October 4th: 5pm-9pm
  October 5th: 9am-5pm
  October 6th: 9am-12pm & EXAM : Written exam will begin at 1pm, this exam is 3 hours.

  Location: Cole Harbour Place

  51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth, NS B2W 6C6

     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 (RECC F19)

  • Start
    28 Sep 2019
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    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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• OAL - Older Adult Leader (F19)

  • Start
    28 Sep 2019
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    29 Sep 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    NSCC, Truro Campus
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Older Adult Fitness Leader (OAL)

  Learn to teach cardio, strength, & stretch classes to elderly and other special populations.
  

  
  

  Date: September 28 & 29, 2019
  

  Time:  9:00 - 5:00 each day
  

  Course Conductor: Sheila Rafferty

  Location: NSCC, Truro Campus

  Room 229, Forrester Hall

  Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course.   Full certification also required completion of Exercise Theory and a 1st Aid & CPR certificate.   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 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 (F19)

  • Start
    05 Oct 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    06 Oct 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University
  • Spaces left
    11

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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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• Brunch - 5th Annual NSFA Fall Brunch (MSVU F19)

  • When
    16 Nov 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Mount St. Vincent University

  5th Annual Fall Fitness Brunch & 30th Anniversary Celebration!

  
  

  
  

  *Please Note* This is a tentative date. The official date will be announced when the location is confirmed.
  

  Registration will be open in early September, 2019.
  

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  Location: TBA
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
   

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