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• PT Exam Challenge

  • Start
    01 May 2024
  • End
    01 May 2026

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  Options for PT Exam Challenge

  1. Purchase the PT Manual $40 
  2. PT Written Exam Challenge $75 - 2 hour proctored exam and case study
  3. PT Written Exam Challenge and PT Manual combo $105
  4. PT Practical Exam $40 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Barre Master Class Workshop!

  • When
    25 May 2024
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    12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    The Dance Room, Cole Harbour Place, Forest Hills Parkway, Dartmouth

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  Love Barre?

  In this new Interactive Barre Workshop you will learn the basics of teaching Barre and moves you can incorporate into your programs that can be modified for all fitness levels! 

  The workshop will take place on Saturday May 25th from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the Dance Room at Cole Harbour Place, Forest Hill Parkway, Dartmouth.

  Your Instructor: Emilie Gilbert

  This 5-hour workshop is $119.00. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance and NSFA members will receive 5 CECs.

  This workshop is perfect for Group Instructors, Barre enthusiasts and any Fitness Professional who wishes to add Barre to their repertoire. 

  Don't miss out, Register today!

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• MBL - Mind+Body Leadership Course June 2024 (ZmF23)

  • Start
    05 Jun 2024
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    6:30 PM
  • End
    22 Jun 2024
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom & In-Person Day Location Zatzman Sportsplex

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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 yoga and incorporates other exercise formats that are calming & non-competitive.   

  Students will learn fundamentals of a yoga-fitness class format with focus on teaching alignment, core work, pelvic floor health, balance, stretching, breathing, vocalizations, and meditation/visualization. This course is primarily about yoga, but students who certify in MBL are allowed to incorporate elements from other slow physical activity methods such as Pilates, tai chi, qi gong, ballet & other dance forms, (if they have additional training). Certified MBLs can also, with additional training & exams, incorporate portable equipment such as yoga props, foam rollers, and dance or martial arts props, in their classes.  Students will also learn skills needed for teaching any fitness class such as lesson planning, cueing, giving corrections, safety, and proper use of music.

  This certification (and the related insurance) excludes any version of hot yoga or any inversion asanas.

  This course includes a manual and your first year of membership in the NSFA ( June 2024- June 2025)  which includes Instructor's insurance for any students who successfully meet all of the certification requirements.

  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	Wednesday, June 5, 2024	6:30 to 8:30pm
  Zoom	Wednesday , June 12, 2024	6:30 to 8:30pm
  Zoom	Wednesday, June 19, 2024	6:30 to 8:30pm
  In-person Zatzman Sportsplex	Saturday, June 22, 2024	9:00am to 5:00pm

  
  

  Locations: Zoom and In-person Practical Day, Zatzman Sportsplex, Dartmouth

  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.

  
  

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• Excelerated ET: Exercise Theory (ZM F23)

  • Start
    08 Jun 2024
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    15 Jun 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

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  Exercise Theory (ET)

  Learn the technical knowledge required for all NSFA/FLC teaching certificates.

  
  

  This is the pre-requisite module in the Nova Scotia Fitness Association’s (NSFA) Certification Program. This course covers the Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Bio-mechanics, Nutrition, Safety and Legal Liability required to successfully complete the course work, and to work in the exercise industry with one of our specialization certificates.

  Location/Date/Time:

  Zoom	Saturday, June 8 2024	9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  Zoom	Sunday,  June 9  2024	9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  Zoom	Saturday, June 15 2024	9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  Exam Day	Saturday, June 22 2024

  
  

  Fee: $199.00
  Fee includes:  Materials, exams, and NSFA  Associate Membership for 1 year.

  Add a Fitness Theory Textbook: Fee:$299 ***Please fill in your full mailing address if you're outside of the Halifax area so we can mail your manuals to you.

  Payment: Payment must be received before the course begins.

  Course Conductor(s):  Heather Creamer

  Exams:  Exam Day will be June 22, 2024.   If you cannot attend the exam day, a 1-on-1 session with an exam proctor can be booked after your course is finished.

  If a proctor is not available in your area, their are online exam options through other provincial organizations (an exam fee may apply). NSFA will have an online exam option coming in the fall. 

  Please note:

  - For the option including a manual, registration closes 10 days before the course begins to allow time for shipping text books

  - This course is 3 days, live via ZOOM (these are recorded so they can be watched later).

  - The exam day will be held in the HRM area and is optional. Other arrangements for writing the exam can be made via proctor if required. 

  - This course is required for the completion of all fitness teaching certificates. It is not a certificate to teach by itself.

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• Excelerated PT - Personal Trainer certification (H F23)

  • Start
    22 Jun 2024
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    07 Jul 2024
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom and In-person

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   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:

  Zoom	Saturday June 22, 2024	9:00 am to 2:00 pm
  Zoom	Sunday June 23, 2024	9:00 am to 2:00 pm
  In-person/HRM area	Saturday, July 6, 2024	9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  In-person/HRM area	Sunday, July 7, 2024	9:00 am to 4:00 pm

  
  

  In-person class location: These 2 days will be held at at a facility in the HRM area. Option to write the exam on Sunday July 7th.

  Prerequisites: You must be currently certified in good standing in at least one of the following:

  • FLC Resistance Trainer/ Weight Trainer
  • FLC Group Exercise Leader
  • FLC Older Adult/ADE Leader
    

  Certification Cost:

  NSFA Member pricing: $475

  Non-member Pricing*: $550

  *Anyone applying with non-FLC (Fitness Leadership Canada) certifications must complete a PLAR Before registering, please email info@nsfitness.ca to arrange for one.

  You will be sent the course package, which will include: a digital course manual that will be emailed to you, and course materials when registration closes.

  Your Instructors: Heather Creamer, Andrea Morrison

  Exams: The written exam is done on the final day of the in-person session. Students who opt not to write the final exam on that day can book a session with an exam proctor for an additional fee of $35. Any written or practical exams needed can be booked by emailing info@nsfitness.ca.  

  
  

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