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• AQX Aquafit Certification

  • Start
    27 May 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    05 Jun 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Online and in-person Needham Pool, 3372 Devonshire Ave, Hfx, NS

  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 May 16th, 2025 

  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-course 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 Needham Pool, 3372 Devonshire Ave, Halifax NS, on the following dates and times.

  Tuesday, May 27th, 2025	10:00 am to 3:00 pm
  Thursday, May 29th, 2025	10:00 am to 3:00 pm
  Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025	10:00 am to 3:00 pm
  Thursday, June 5th, 2025	10:00 am to 3:00 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 ($85) will apply.   

  
  

  Registration Fee: 

  NSFA member pricing: $499 

  Non-member pricing: $599

  **Note: The last date to register for this session is May 16th, 2025.

  
  

  
  

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• AEL: Aqua Exercise Leader Course (Zz W23)

  • Start
    06 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    08 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Rath Eastlink Community Centre

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  Learn to teach exercise in the pool!

  Aqua Exercise Leader Course

  
  

  The program focuses on the components of your fitness class - use of  music, cueing, teaching methods, choreography and leadership skills - as well as specialized training for teaching exercise in a swimming pool. Use of portable resistance equipment is included!

  Location/Date/Time: 

  In-person @ RECC Truro	Friday, June 6th, 2025	6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  In-person @ RECC Truro	Saturday, June 7th, 2025	9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  In-person @ RECC Truro	Sunday, June 8th, 2025	9:00 am to 5:00 pm

  
  

  Fee:

  NSFA members: $325.00: Fee includes manual, materials, & exams.

  Non-members: $375: Fee includes manual, materials, & exams.

  Course Conductor: Judi Harvey
  

  Location:  Rath Eastlink Community Centre, 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro B2N0G6

  Clothing: Please have pool wear, a towel, and pool deck shoes as well as dry clothing for each day.

  Testimonial from a previous AEL student:

  "I used to teach aqua with only fitness leader training. When the module became available, I took it, because it was nice to have that knowledge and I actually learned a bit in the theory that I didn't otherwise know. The knowledge of how the water works with and against the body helped me plan my classes better and throw new and more challenging moves at my participants. And of course, it also taught me "GET ON DECK" and teach out of the water, which is better for your participants. To this day I tell people to try the water as it is a "liquid weight room" and not just for seniors but all ages and levels of fitness! Great workout, and fun to teach." - Trina, (Bedford, NS)
  

  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.

  Need Exercise Theory (ET)? The ET course is available to take online at: Exercise Theory | Nova Scotia Fitness Association Certifications and

  
  

  Questions???? Contact us at info@nsfitness.ca
  

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• NSFA WT - Weight Trainer (ZmF23)

  • Start
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • End
    21 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    online via Zoom & In person day at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre (RECC)

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  Weight Trainer (WT)

  Learn to teach safe & effective weight training for good health: train clients 1-on-1, teach bootcamp & circuit classes, 

  
  

  
  

  This 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.  WTs can train 1-on-1 (i.e. personal training) and can teach  non-choreography-based fitness classes such as small group resistance training, circuit training, boot camps, and HIIT classes.
  

  Location/Date/Time:

  Zoom	Monday, June 9th, 2025	6:30 pm to 9.00 pm
  Zoom	Wednesday, June 11th, 2025	6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
  Zoom	Monday, June 16th, 2025	6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
  Zoom	Wednesday, June 18th, 2025	6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
  In-Person Day	Saturday, June 21st, 2025	9:00 am to 5:00 pm

  
  

  Location:  Rath Eastlink Community Centre, 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro B2N0G6

  Fee:

  NSFA members: $325

  Non-members: $375
  

  The fee includes manuals, materials, written and practical exams 

  
  

  Payment:  The NSFA now accepts credit cards.  Payment must be received before registration closes. 

  Online Sessions: For the ZOOM sessions, you will need a webcam with video and audio enabled.

  Exams: Both a written and a practical exam are required to complete this course. Full certification also requires completion of the Exercise Theory course and a 1st Aid/ CPR certificate.  No certifications will be issued without ET and 1st Aid/CPR completed.

  The written exam will be offered on the in-person day and is included in the course price.  If you are unable to write the exam that day, a 1-on-1 session with an exam proctor can be booked after your course is finished. We can also do exams online via Zoom if we do not have an exam proctor in your area. (An extra $35.00 fee applies for proctored exams)

  Please also download the RT Completion Guide from our Certifications page for more information on the certification process.

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

  Do you need Exercise Theory? You can now take NSFA Exercise Theory online in a self paced online course. Click the link to learn more: EXERCISE THEORY ONLINE

  
  

  Questions???? Contact us at info@nsfitness.ca

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• MBL - Mind-Body Leadership Course June 2025 (ZmF23)

  • Start
    10 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • End
    22 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom & In-Person Day Location HRM

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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 fitness yoga and incorporates other exercise formats that are calming & non-competitive.   

  Mind-body fitness leaders are guides who help class participants tune into the mind-body connection. Taking a holistic (whole body) approach, MBLs design classes that bring together the mind and body through practices like fitness yoga, breathwork, stretching, meditation and visualization. These aren’t just exercises—they’re experiences that help participants feel present, relaxed, and connected to themselves and others.

  In the MBL course, students will learn the fundamentals: the causes of stress, how stress effects the body and how to apply mind body practices such as fitness level yoga, breathwork, stretching for relaxation, visualizations and meditation to help mitigate stress and promote relaxation. Certified MBLs can also incorporate portable equipment such as blocks, blankets, bolsters (pillows) and bands, used for certain poses in their classes. Students will also learn skills needed for teaching a mind-body fitness class such as lesson planning, cueing, safety, and how to use music to complement the class.

  Students will be provided with beginner lesson plans and visualization scripts to get them started in their mind-body practice. 

  Create Fusion Classes and Exercise Programs!

  Already have a certification? As an add on to an existing certification, GELs, WTs, ICE Leaders and PTs can develop fusion classes and client programs with added mind-body components, creating a unique class or workout that your participants and clients will love!

  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, June 10th, 2025	6:30 to 8:30 pm
  Zoom	Thursday, June 12th, 2025	6:30 to 8:30 pm
  Zoom	Tuesday, June 17th, 2025	6:30 to 8:30 pm
  Zoom	Thursday, June 19th, 2025	6:30 to 8:30 pm
  In-person MSVU	Sunday, June 22, 2025	9:00 am to 5:00 pm

  
  

  Locations: Zoom and In-person Practical Day at the MSVU Fitness Room

  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: The written exam is done on the in-person day.

  Fee: 

  NSFA members: $320

  Non-members: $375

  Registration for this session ends June 5th, 2025

  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. 

  Questions???? Contact us at info@nsfitness.ca
  

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• ICE - Indoor Cycling Exercise Leader

  • Start
    21 Jun 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    22 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Canada Games Centre
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Learn to Teach Indoor Cycling (aka "spin")!
  

  
  

  The ICE Course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to conduct a highly motivated and technically correct cycling class. This 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.

  *Please note: the ICE course by itself is not a certification to teach. You must also have Exercise Theory and 1st Aid +CPR to be fully certified & insured. 

  If you require Exercise Theory it is now available as an online course. Click this link for more information. 

  
  

  Location/Date/Time:

  
  
  

  Canada Games Centre	Saturday, June 21, 2025	9:00 am to 4:30 pm
  Canada Games Centre	Sunday, June 22, 2025	9:00 am to 3:30 pm

  
  

  Location: Canada Games Centre at  26 Thomas Raddall Dr, Halifax

  Instructor: Tammy Mercier

  Fee: Includes manual, and fees for ICE written & practical exams. 

  NSFA members: $325

  Non-members: $375

  Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course. The written exam is done on the second day. A re-write is available if required. Practical evaluations are booked through your course conductor and can be done in-person or via video. More details will be provided during the session. 

  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 participants to run the certification. If this threshold is not met by the end of the registration, the certification may be postponed or cancelled. Thank you for your understanding. 

  Questions???? Contact us at info@nsfitness.ca
  

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• NSFA GEL - Group Exercise Leader (ZM F24)

  • Start
    02 Jul 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • End
    05 Jul 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    online via Zoom, In person day Rath Eastlink Community Centre

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  Group Exercise Leader (GEL)

  Learn to teach choreography-based aerobics & strength training (portable equipment) in large class formats.
  

  
  

  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. A GEL can teach both  choreographed ( cardio-based ) and non-choreographed classes such as HIIT and circuit classes. 

  Location/Dates: 

  Zoom	Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025	6:00 to 9:00 pm
  Zoom	Thursday, July 3rd, 2025	6:00 to 9:00 pm
  Zoom	Friday, July 4th, 2025	6:00 to 9:00 pm
  In-Person Day will be in Truro at the
  Rath Eastlink Community Centre	Saturday, July 5th, 2025	9:00 am-5:00 pm

   

  In-person Day Location:  Rath Eastlink Community Centre, 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro B2N0G6
  

  Fee: NSFA Member Pricing $325.00, Non Member Pricing $375.00

  Fee includes: e-Textbook, workbook, materials, exams (written and practical), certification

  Interested in becoming a PT? GEKL is one of the prerequisites accepted for PT

  PT sessions begin July 12th.

  Payment:  Credit cards are accepted. 

  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. The written exam is normally done on the in-person day. If that is not possible or doesn't work for you, please contact exams@nsfitness.ca to book a 1-on-1 exam with a proctor. 

  **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.**

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

  Questions??? Contact us at info@nsfitness.ca

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• PT - Personal Trainer (H F23)

  • Start
    12 Jul 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    27 Jul 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid Online and In person

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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 July 12th, 2025	9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Zoom	Sunday July 13th 2025	9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Zoom	Saturday, July 19th 2025	9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  In-person	Saturday and Sunday, July 26th/27th	9:00 am to 4:00 pm

  
  

  Fee: Includes all materials, written exam (if written on the in-person day) and practical exam evaluation. 

  NSFA Members: $435

  Non Members: $485 

  In-person class location: Rath Eastlink Community Centre, 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro B2N0G6

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

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

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

  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. An extra fee will apply ($70) if the exam is not written on the assigned in-person day.  

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

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