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CAREERS AT STEVE NASH FITNESS CLUBS
CERTIFICATION
"Certification" means that our employees have taken recognized training courses, have passed several exams, and provide safe and effective training methods to members. Ongoing renewal requires regular participation in continuing education courses to keep our staff on the cutting edge of scientific research, newest trends, and scientific application.
While any course completion can identify someone as “certified”, our employees complete a primary certification with a recognized provincial / national or international certifying body. Additional certifications for specific areas (i.e, Step, Bosu, Kick Boxing…) are added with additional training and experience.
Our staff may start our already registered as certified or complete the process while employed under the supervision of qualified FW representatives. Completion certification components may take 6-24 months.
Click on the specific link to access your information.
Certifying Organizations
- # BCRPA-British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association: www.bcrpa.bc.ca
- CanFitPro: www.canfitpro.com
- ACE-American Council on Exercise: www.acefitness.org
- NFLA-National Fitness Leadership Alliance of Canada.www.fitnessnb.ca
- NSCA-National Strength and Conditioning Association: www.nsca-lift.org
- ACSM-American College of Sports Medicine: www.acsm.org
- IFPA-International Fitness Professional Association: www.ifpa-fitness.com
- International Certifications may petition the BCRPA to transfer certifications.
Fitness Course Trainers
- Infofit: www.infofit.ca
- Hilltop Academy: www.hilltopacademy.ca
- Life Consultants (for CPR and Fitness First Aid): www.lifeconsultants.bc.ca
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Getting Certified
STEP ONE:
Fitness Theory Course or Equivalent (Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related area)
Course Content:
- Human Anatomy
- Physiology
- Exercise Biomechanics
- Nutrition Basics – Application to Fitness and Weight Management
- Energy Systems and Training Protocol
- Cardio Vascular System and Training Protocol
- Muscular Endurance and Strength Training Basics
- Flexibility Basics
- Safety Principles
Step 1a: FITNESS THEORY EXAM - 60 minutes - 60 Questions
STEP TWO:
Practical Module Certification Course – Choose the one you want! NOTE*: Weight Training is the pre-requisite to the personal training course.
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Weight Training |
Aquatic Fitness |
Third Age |
- Program Design
- Use of Music
- Cuing and Exercise Transitions
- Exercise Progressions
- Exercise Analysis
- Cuing
- Safety
- Practical Application
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- Program Design
- Equipment Type & Use
- Exercises per body part
- Exercise Progressions
- Myths and Misconceptions
- Monitoring the Weight Room
- Safety
- Teaching Adults
- Practical Application
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- Facts about H20
- Program Design
- Exercise Analysis
- Progressions
- Teaching Adults
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- Characteristics of the aging populations
- Program Design
- Common health concerns of this population
- Exercise progressions
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Step 2a:
- Written program design people or 1 class
- Written answers, verbal presentation
- Verification of completed programs / classes
- Evaluation of class/program
STEP THREE:
Completion of CPR and Fitness First Aid.
STEP FOUR: PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATION
A. Personal Training Course: Advanced Program Design, Case Studies, Business Basics
B. Personal Training Theory Exam: 3 hour exam with case study application
C. Personal Training Practical Exam: Verbal and practical application
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