Nova Scotia Fitness Association
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Upcoming NSFA Events in 2026
Fall Class Registration Is Now Open:
Click on the Links to Learn More and to Register
September 2026
Starts September 15th : MBL - Mind-Body Leader
Two In-person Day Location Options: HRM and Sydney
Register: https://nsfitness.ca/event-6752761
Starts September 29: GEL - Group Exercise Leader
Two In-person Day Location Options: HRM and Sydney
Register: https://nsfitness.ca/event-6752766
October 2026
Starts October 13: WT - Weight Trainer
Two In-person Day Location Options: HRM and Sydney
Register: https://nsfitness.ca/event-6752844
Starts October 27: ADE - Adapting for Diversity in Exercise
Two In-person Day Location Options: HRM and Sydney
Register: https://nsfitness.ca/event-6753141
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Quick Links
To find or verify a certified exercise educator in your area, please visit our Registry page.
To learn about our certification process, including for Personal Training certification, please visit our Certifications page.
For dates & times, and to register & pay for for our courses or events, please visit our Events & Courses page.
Join the NSFA today! We train & represent exercise educators in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador. We support education and promotion of exercise & good health. We also represent our members in Fitness Leadership Canada. NSFA credentials are nationally & internationally transferable. | Upcoming events
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Welcome to The NSFA!
The NSFA was formed in 1989 to provide Nova Scotians with a clear standard for evaluating the quality of fitness leadership in the province & to promote professionalism in the industry. We are a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO).
We teach certification courses, host exams, offer continuing education workshops and an annual conference, provide instructor insurance, and liaise with national and international exercise registries on behalf of our members.
Our members serve 66 individual communities in Nova Scotia & see an average of 25,000 Nova Scotians per week. We also host a provincial online registry of our instructors so Nova Scotians can verify their credentials or search for an exercise educator in their area. The NSFA is a diverse group of fitness professionals who strive to ensure we provide a safe and welcoming experience for everyone.
NSFA certifications are recognized nationally & are transferable to any FLC-member partner organization in every province/territory in Canada. Our members can also transfer internationally to countries which are members of ICREPs. Please see our FLC & ICREPS page for further details.
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) Land Acknowledgement
We honour and respect the diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities who have cared for the lands across
Turtle Island for generations, and continue to do so today. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism,
and commit to walking together in reconciliation and partnership.
We also wish to communicate our gratitude and appreciation to the black community for their enduring work, creative spirit,
and tireless dedication to building and shaping of our world, often in the face of persistent injustice and discrimination.
Additionally, we wish to acknowledge and celebrate the presence, resilience, and contributions of
Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) within our organization, our communities, and the broader health,
fitness and wellness industry. We are committed to fostering inclusive and equitable spaces where everyone feels welcomed,
respected, and empowered to thrive.
We invite all participants to reflect on their connection to the land and to each other, and encourage
everyone to engage respectfully and thoughtfully.
Let us be reminded that we are all treaty people.