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• PT - Personal Trainer (H F23)

  • Start
    26 Oct 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    03 Nov 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid

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   Personal Trainer Course

  Expand on your previous certifications, learn advanced teaching & assessment techniques.

  
  

  The PT course builds on the Weight Trainer scope of practice & includes more detailed work on programming for individual clients, assessment of client fitness, and prescribing exercise for those with specific needs beyond the basic exercise learners level.

  Location/Date/Time:

  PLEASE NOTE: This course will run over two weekends. The first weekend via Zoom, PLUS an in-person, 2-day session on Nov 2/3 in the HRM area.
  

  Zoom	Saturday Oct 26th, 2024	9:00 am to 4:30 pm
  Zoom	Sunday October 27th, 2024	9:00am to 4:30 pm
  In-person	Saturday, November 2, 2024	9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  In-person	Sunday, November 3, 2024	9:00 am to 4:00 pm

  
  

  In-person class location: These 2 days will be held at a location in the Dartmouth area on accessible bus routes. 

  Prerequisites: You must be currently certified in good standing in at least one of the following:

  • FLC Resistance Trainer/ Weight Trainer
  • FLC Group Exercise Leader
  • FLC Older Adult/ADE Leader
    

  * Anyone applying with non-FLC (Fitness Leadership Canada) certifications must complete a PLAR. Please email info@nsfitness.ca to arrange for one prior to purchasing the course.

  Once you have signed up and paid for the course, you will be sent the course package, which will include: a digital course manual that will be emailed to you.

  Your Instructors: Susan Skulech-Hardiman, Andrea Morrison, Heather Creamer 

  Exams: The written exam is done on the final day of the in-person session. Students who are not available on those dates can book a private session with an exam proctor. Any written or practical exams needed can be booked by emailing info@nsfitness.ca.  

  For the PT practical exam, you are required to find a client and arrange for a gym space. 

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• AQX Aquafit Certification

  • Start
    09 Nov 2024
  • End
    17 Nov 2024
  • Location
    Online and in-person (Canada Games Centre)

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  Are you interested in becoming an

  Aquafit Instructor?

  
  

  The NSFA has partnered with AQX, a leader in Aquafit training and certification,  to provide aquafit certification instruction for the NSFA, and we are now opening the opportunity for NSFA members and non-members to take this certification. 

  Dive into the principles of aquatic fitness and learn how to harness the resistance and buoyancy of water to design engaging exercise programs suitable for diverse populations!

  Last Date to register for this session is October 27th, 2024 

  The training consists of 2 Modules: 

  Module 1: ( No prerequisite) This is the online portion of the course which includes: a 20-hour online Exercise Theory for Movement in Water, including videos and application activities and a downloadable manual. In-courses quizzes are included and there is no post theory exam. This is a self directed online course and can be done on your time, anytime!

  Note: Upon registration your contact information is provided to AQX who will reach out to you via email with your login information and access to the AQX Module 1 course within one business day. Make sure to check spam or junk mail. 

  **Module 1 is a prerequisite for Module 2. With the successful completion of Module 1 you are eligible to attend the in-person portion of the training; Module 2.

  Module 2: ( Level 1 is the prerequisite) This is the in-person portion of the  training and includes  live instruction over 4 days. (4 - 5 hours per day) with certified AQX Master Trainers. Practice applying what you have learned in the online portion of the course both in the pool and in dryland training. 

   The next Module 2 training will take place at the Canada Games Centre, Halifax NS, on the following dates and times.

  Saturday November 9th, 2024	12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  Sunday November 10th, 2024	12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  Saturday November 16th, 2024	12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  Sunday November 17th, 2024	12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

  
  

  Certification is earned by completing Modules 1 and 2 and with the successful completion of a practical teaching assessment with an AQX Master Trainer (your instructors).  Those who have completed Module 1 and Module 2 can arrange for their practical evaluation with their AQX instructor when they are ready. An additional evaluation fee will apply.   

  
  

  Registration Fee: 

  NSFA member pricing: $499 

  Non - member pricing: $599

  **Note: Last date to register for this session is October 27th.

  For the in-person Module 2 sessions, we require a minimum of 5 people registered. In the event we do not meet this requirement, the event will be rescheduled. 
  

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• ADE (Adapting for Diversity in Exercise) Leader (ZM Nov24)

  • Start
    19 Nov 2024
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    6:30 PM
  • End
    30 Nov 2024
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom & In-person at Zatzman Sportsplex
  • Spaces left
    9

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  ADE Certification

  
  

  (formerly called Older Adult Fitness Leader/OAL)  

  

  Learn to teach cardio, strength, & stretch classes to people with disabilities or chronic medical conditions requiring specialized fitness activities.  

  
  

  Location/Date/Time:

  Zoom	Tuesday, November 19, 2024	6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  Zoom	Thursday, November 21, 2024	6:30 pm  to 8:30 pm
  Zoom	Tuesday, November 26, 2024	6:30 pm  to 8:30 pm
  Zoom	Thursday, November 28, 2024	6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  In-person @ Zatzman Sportsplex	Saturday, November 30, 2024	9:00 am to 5:00pm

  
  

  Course Conductors:  Andrea Morrison

  Location: Online via Zoom, plus 1 day in person at Zatzman Sportsplex Dartmouth, NS

  The course fee includes 4 -Zoom nights, an in-person training day,  e-manual, course worksheets and materials, written exam and practical evaluation exam.  

  Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course. The written exam is done on the in-person day and the practical evaluation exam is arranged with the instructor (can be live or video). 

  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.

  Do you need Exercise Theory? It's now available online through the NSFA. Click here for more information. 

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• 7th Annual NSFA Fall Brunch Continuing Education Event

  • When
    23 Nov 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Ashburn Golf Course, 3250 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax NS, B3L 4G1

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  7th Annual NSFA Fall Brunch Continuing Education Event

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  Date: Saturday November 23rd, 2024

  Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

  
  

  Enjoy a delicious plated brunch, mix and mingle with your fellow fitness professionals, add to your fitness knowledge and receive a continuing education credit for attending! 

  
  

  This Event Includes Plated Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, seasoned home fries, fresh fruit basket, tea biscuit, ice-cold fruit juices, tea and coffee (Dietary restrictions can be accommodated, please indicate in registration)

  
  

  Topic: Removing Barriers to Physical Fitness: Pelvic Floor Health-- Navigating Incontinence with Confidence!

  Do you struggle to find ways to support clients with leakage? Are you unsure of how to make them feel more comfortable in classes when they have pelvic floor issues? Do you want to know more about what to do to make fitness accessible for people with urinary incontinence? 

  Learn about the anatomy of the pelvic floor, and how it functions to better understand causes of incontinence. We will discuss some interesting statistics and dispel some common myths. Through discussion and collaboration, we will identify what exercises might work better, and some that may be more challenging and need modifications. Finally, we will chat about other options to help people feel more confident with exercise when they can't completely trust their bladder just yet. 
  

  This is an issue more common then you may think! Nearly 50% of women and 30% of men will have incontinence issues in their lifetime, many under the age of 50! 

   

  
  

  Presenter: Laurie Di Giulio (she/her)

  
  

  Laurie (she/her) is a dynamic healthcare practitioner with over two decades of experience. Since 2000, Laurie has distinguished herself as a movement and manual therapist, and educator across various settings throughout Canada. Her dedication to continuing education is evident in her development and delivery of courses both in-person and online, enriching the industry with her experience. As a surveyor with the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation, Laurie plays a crucial role in maintaining quality standards within the profession. Her pursuit of an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Adult Education at Brock University underscores her commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. 

  digiuliormt@gmail.com

  @exploring.anatomy
  

  www.exploringanatomy.com

  
  

  Location: Brunch will take place at the beautiful Ashburn Golf Course, 3250 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax NS, B3L 4G1

  Lots of free parking is available!

  Registration Fee for Early Birds registering  by October 21st.

  NSFA Members: $30

  Non Members: $40

  After Oct 21st

  NSFA Members: $40

  Non Members: $50

  
  

  Attendees will receive 1 Continuing Education Credit for attending the Fall Brunch Event. 

  

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• MBL - Mind+Body Leadership Course January 2025 (ZmF23)

  • Start
    14 Jan 2025
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    6:30 PM
  • End
    25 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom & In-Person Day Location (Hfx /Dart TBD)

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  Mind + Body Leadership (MBL)

  Learn to teach fitness-level Yoga and Meditation classes.

  

  Mind & Body Leadership is a group fitness certification that is based in yoga and incorporates other exercise formats that are calming & non-competitive.   

  Students will learn fundamentals of a yoga-fitness class format with focus on teaching alignment, core work, pelvic floor health, balance, stretching, breathing, vocalizations, and meditation/visualization. This course is primarily about yoga, but students who certify in MBL are allowed to incorporate elements from other slow physical activity methods such as Pilates, tai chi, qi gong, ballet & other dance forms, (if they have additional training). Certified MBLs can also, with additional training & exams, incorporate portable equipment such as yoga props, foam rollers, and dance or martial arts props, in their classes.  Students will also learn skills needed for teaching any fitness class such as lesson planning, cueing, giving corrections, safety, and proper use of music.

  This certification (and the related insurance) excludes any version of hot yoga or any inversion asanas.

  All participants must also complete Exercise Theory and have a current 1st Aid & CPR certification before the MBL certificate will be issued.

  Location/Date/Time:

  Please note: this course will be delivered via a blend of live video stream & in-person sessions.
  

  Zoom	Tuesday, January14, 2025	6:30 to 8:30pm
  Zoom	Thursday, January 16 2025	6:30 to 8:30pm
  Zoom	Tuesday, January 21, 2025	6:30 to 8:30pm
  	Thursday January 23, 2025	6:30 to 8:30 pm
  In-person (Hfx/Dart area)	Saturday, January 25, 2025	9:00am to 5:00pm

  
  

  Locations: Zoom and In-person Practical Day, TBD

  Instructor(s):  Andréa Morrison

  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.

  Note: We require a minimum of 5 registrants to run the course. Registrants will be notified in the event we do not have enough people registered  to run the course, and your money will be refunded.
  

  Do you need Exercise Theory? It's now available online through the NSFA. Click here for more information. 

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