Upcoming Certifications
Personal Training Specialist (CanFit Pro)
Training created especially for candidates who work with clients on an individual or small group basis and design exercise programs for improved fitness and health.
The Personal Training Specialist Course
The Personal Training Specialist Course This is a comprehensive in-class and online course designed to increase your knowledge and confidence level to train clients in a one-on-one or small group (2-3 people) setting. The course consists of on-line and in-class learning. The online course has been developed to provide an excellent online learning experience covering topics such as anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology. The comprehensive in-class course covers a wide range of topics preparing you for the exams and the career of a personal trainer!
These courses combine to position the Can-Fit-Pro PTS as the premier personal training certification in Canada.
Topics include:
- Aspects of fitness, wellness and basic training principles
- Fitness theory: skeletal, muscular, neurological, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems
- Components of a workout from warm-up, cardiovascular and resistance training to cool-down
- Kinesiology/anatomy in action and bioenergetics
- Nutritional counselling and weight management
- Screening and assessment of new clients
- Business skills for success as a personal trainer
Where: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr, Peterborough, ON. K9J 6X4. For directions & facility info, contact: Jennifer Bell @ 705-742-7777 ext 2207 or at jbell@peterborough.ca
When:
Feb 1– 10am-5:30pm
Feb 2– 9am-7pm
Feb 3– 9am-7pm
Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS)
A qualified Fitness Instructor Specialist can lead groups in various formats of cardiovascular conditioning, muscle strength and endurance training, stretching and relaxation, or a calming cool-down.
This is a comprehensive 25-hour course that will increase your knowledge and confidence level to lead a group fitness class to music.
Topics include:
- Aspects of fitness, wellness and basic training principles
- Fitness theory: skeletal, muscular, neurological, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems
- Kinesiology/anatomy in action and bioenergetics
- Components of a fitness class from the warm-up to the cool-down
- Musicality: phrasing, cueing and appropriate music selection
- Leadership and motivation skills
- Special populations and injuries
Where: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr, Peterborough, ON. K9J 6X4. For directions & facility info, contact: Jennifer Bell @ 705-742-7777 ext 2207 or at jbell@peterborough.ca
