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• ELS25: NSFA Exercise Leadership Summit 2025: Something for Everyone!

  • When
    03 May 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Dalhousie University Campus (Student Union Building and Dalplex)

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  Date: May 3rd, 2025 

  Location: At the Dalhousie University Campus

  • Morning sessions at the Student Union Building (SUB)
  • Afternoon sessions at Dalplex.

  Event Check-in: Begins at 8:00 am in the SUB lobby

  Sessions:  9:00 am through 5:00 pm

  For full descriptions of each session & presenter information, please visit our 2025 Summit Events and Presenters page.
  

  
  

  Lunch is provided and included in the ticket price 
  

  Tickets:

  NSFA  Members: $165.00

  Non-Members: $195

  Students: $99.00 (must show student ID at registration)

  Registration Ends April 28

  
  

  NSFA Members receive 6 CECs

  Non-members can request a certificate of attendance upon request

  
  

  Need CPR? A separate session for CPR hosted by Priority First Aid can be added on for an additional cost of $50.00. The session runs from 5:15 pm until 7:00 pm.

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• ADE (Adapting for Diversity in Exercise) Leader

  • Start
    06 May 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • End
    17 May 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom & In-person at Zatzman Sportsplex
  • Spaces left
    12

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  ADE Certification

  
  

  (formerly called Older Adult Fitness Leader/OAL)  

  

  Learn to teach cardio, strength, & stretch classes to people with disabilities or chronic medical conditions requiring specialized fitness activities.  

  Did you know that in Nova Scotia, over 22% of our population is over the age of 65 and 73% of these individuals are living with chronic illness?

  Learn how to safely and effectively work with these individuals in a class, small group or individual session to help them increase their functional fitness and health reserve and reduce their risk for falls. This is especially important knowledge for rural communities as the older population percentage is even higher.

  This course is a mix of online theory via Zoom classes and an in-person day to apply what you have learned.

  Registration Ends: April 30th, 2025

  Location/Date/Time:

  Zoom	Tuesday, May 6th, 2025	6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  Zoom	Thursday, May 8th, 2025	6:30 pm  to 8:30 pm
  Zoom	Tuesday, May 13th, 2025	6:30 pm  to 8:30 pm
  Zoom	Thursday, May 15th, 2025	6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  In-person location Halifax/Dart	Saturday, May 17th 2025	9:00 am to 5:00pm

  
  

  Location: Online via Zoom, plus 1 day in person TBD, Halifax/Dartmouth location

  The course fee includes 4 -Zoom nights, an in-person training day,  e-manual, course worksheets and materials, written exam and practical evaluation exam.  

  Course Fee:

  NSFA members: $325

  Non-members: $375

  Credit cards are accepted. If you require to pay by cheque, please make the cheque payable to the Nova Scotia Fitness Association and mail to P.O. Box 35011, Halifax RPO, B3M 0G3
  

  Exams: A written and practical exam are required to complete this course. The written exam is done on the in-person day and the practical evaluation exam is arranged with the instructor (can be live or video). 

  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.

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

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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

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  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.

  For the in-person Module 2 sessions, we require a minimum of 5 people registered. In the event we do not meet this requirement, the event will be rescheduled. 

  
  

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

  • Start
    10 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • End
    21 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 Dartmouth Sportsplex	Saturday, June 21, 2025	9:00 am to 5:00 pm

  
  

  Locations: Zoom and In-person Practical Day in the HRM TBD

  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. 

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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
    Be the first

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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: Susan Skulech-Hardiman

  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. 

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