Fitness Courses
For dates or more information on Certification courses and exams for Personal Training please visit www.canfitpro.com or call 1-800-667-5622.
PERSONAL TRAINING IS A FAST GROWING INDUSTRY!
Personal Training is a relatively new profession, and because of its rapid growth, it is difficult to find a quality course to become qualified to train individuals. Can-Fit-Pro provides the answer with the Personal Trainer Specialist course and exam. You will learn the skills needed to train a client with no special health concerns. A Can-Fit-Pro certified PTS is qualified to evaluate, design and monitor individual and small group training programs in a health club, home, and workplace setting.THE PERSONAL TRAINER SPECIALIST COURSE
This is a comprehensive 25-hour course that will This is a comprehensive 25-hour course that will increase your knowledge and confidence level to train clients in a one-on-one or small group (2-3 people) setting.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
- Special populations, back care and injuries
- Nutritional counselling and weight management
- Business skills for success as a personal trainer
THE PERSONAL TRAINER SPECIALIST COURSE MANUAL
Can-Fit-Pro has worked with Canada's most qualified Personal Trainers and Fitness Experts to develop an excellent manual to be used for the Personal Trainer Specialist course and exam. Complete with informative diagrams and charts, the manual is a comprehensive yet manageable amount of information that is written in an easy to understand format.THE PERSONAL TRAINER SPECIALIST EXAM
Those who choose the option to progress and become a certified Personal Trainer Specialist will complete a theory and a practical exam. These two components assess the candidate's knowledge, counselling skills, and practical application of fitness theory to train clients. The theory exam consists of 75 multiple choice questions, plus a written client case study. The practical exam is an actual workout with a client that is evaluated by your PRO Trainer.A CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER SPECIALIST PROVIDES:
- An effective workout based on the needs of each individual client
- Correct demonstration and education in exercise technique
- A safe, healthy and enjoyable client exercise environment
- Client encouragement to pursue a happy and balanced lifestyle
- Client communication that is genuine, honest and professional
- Support and encouragement for all exercisers