The CFES Fitness Knowledge (Fitness Theory) classroom course, or its equivalent, acts as a prerequisite to all CFES instructor courses and is the first step in becoming a nationally-recognized weight training, group exercise (aerobics), aquafit instructor, or personal trainer. You can also take the course for your own personal health and fitness information.  Expect this course to provide comprehensive information on how to keep yourself and others safely fit and well. Thousands of students have found the course and resources learner friendly, academically credible, and very practical. Click on the "Show Events" button to find a course near you.

In the course you will learn about the weight training industry, equipment usage and facilities; Exercise ideas and teaching techniques to be able to set up a program for a variety of ages, stages and special needs groups;  A review of anatomy and physiology; Health screening and fitness testing; Counselling and communication skills practiced; The application of scientific training principles; Nutrition, supplements; Professional ethics and career direction. Click on the "Show Events" button to find a course near you.

This course is designed to teach foundation leadership and instructor skills for a basic group exercise/aerobics class and program. Ample teaching opportunities are provided. In this course you will learn: To program plan for all class sections and fitness levels for group exercise (aerobics) classes; How to create a safe and caring atmosphere; Stabilization ball, spinning, step, free weights, martial arts, boxing exercise ideas and techniques; Cuing and working with music; Use of space and group formations and choreography skills; How to teach low/high impact group exercise aerobics classes and use equipment; Communication skills and professional ethics; Each student will be given ample teaching opportunities within the course. Click on the "Show Events" button to find a course near you.

The CFES Aquafit Instructor Certification Course

This course is designed to teach foundation knowledge and instructor skills to successfully complete CFES national Aquafit Instructor certification -- enabling you to program and lead basic Aquafit exercise classes. Ample practicum opportunities are provided. Click on the "Show Events" button to find a course near you.

The Personal Trainer Course topics include: health screening and fitness assessment; training principles; risk management; program design for disease prevention and health promotion; business and marketing skills; motivating the client; and the core competencies to work within Scope of Practice.  The CFES Personal Trainer Course is designed to teach you how to be a great fitness professional. Click on the "Show Events" button to find a course near you.

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