Nova Scotia Fitness Association upcoming events

PT - Personal Trainer (H F23) (29 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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, Friday evening and Sat and Sunday between 9:30 and 4:30. The following weekend is done in-person.

Zoom	Friday May 29th, 2026	5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Zoom	Saturday May 30th, 2026	9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Zoom	Sunday May 31st, 2026	9:30 am to 4:30 pm
In-person*	Saturday and Sunday, June 13th & 14th	9:00 am to 4:30 pm

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

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

NSFA Members: $449

Non Members: $499

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 ($80) 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.

AEL: Aqua Exercise Leader Course (Zz W23) (12 Jun 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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 12th, 2026	6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
In-person @ RECC Truro	Saturday, June 13th, 2026	9:00 am to 5:00 pm
In-person @ RECC Truro	Sunday, June 14th, 2026	9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Fee:

NSFA members: $349.00: Fee includes manual, materials, & exams.

Non-members: $399: 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

AEL: Aqua Exercise Leader Course (Zz W23) (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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 @ Zatzman Dart	Friday, June 19th, 2026	6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
In-person @ Zatzman Dart	Saturday, June 20th, 2026	9:00 am to 5:00 pm
In-person @ Zatzman Dart	Sunday, June 21st, 2026	9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Fee:

NSFA members: $349.00: Fee includes manual, materials, & exams.

Non-members: $399: Fee includes manual, materials, & exams.

Course Conductor: Judi Harvey

Location: Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Rd Dartmouth NS B3A 1M2

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:

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