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 The
Can-Fit-Pro / Human Kinetics Partnership
Can-Fit-Pro has created an educational partnership with
Human Kinetics Incorporated to provide advanced level certification
for fitness instructors. This exceptional educational opportunity
combines the high quality academic programs developed by
Human Kinetics with the cutting edge practical training
developed by Can-Fit-Pro. Human Kinetics is the premier
knowledge integrator in the physical activity field by producing
textbooks, consumer books, software, videos, DVDs, audiocassettes
and CDs as well as distance education courses. Can-Fit-Pro
is the host of Canada’s largest fitness conference
and trade show and is recognized as one of Canada’s
leading fitness certification agencies. The partnership
brings the strength of education from both of these companies
together to create a new level of certification.
Why Study Advanced
Fitness Instruction?
The fitness instruction industry has grown at a rapid rate
over the past 10 years. The industry that began as a hi/low
or low impact class of “aerobics” for members
is now a diverse profession that provides a group fitness
experience to a diverse participant base including adults,
older adults, athletes, and individuals with many special
needs. As the industry has grown, so have the demands for
fitness instruction education and practical training that
will allow instructors to teach a variety of class specialties
and intensity levels. This program provides the next level
of education for fitness instructors to gain more in-depth
knowledge and skills that will meet the ever changing needs
of the group exercise participants of today and tomorrow.
The Advanced Fitness Instructor Specialist certification
is designed to help fitness instructors advance their credentials
and abilities.
Advanced
Fitness Instructor Specialist Education
This program is very unique and is designed to meet
the needs of busy fitness instructors all across Canada.
The theory component of this program is delivered by Human
Kinetics’ online distance education program. The candidate
will experience interactive and exciting education in the
comfort of their own home. The academic courses are available
at any time and the choices will stimulate your interests
and help drive your fitness instructor knowledge forward.
Students work at their own pace to complete the theory courses
online. The instructor receives credit for attaining new
technical skills when they attend a minimum of a 5 hour
Practical Techniques training program. The Practical Skills
component of this program is delivered in an 8 hour (one
day) hands on skills course in major centers across Canada
by a Can-Fit-Pro PRO Trainer.
The Theory Courses
Candidates choose two courses from the Can-Fit-Pro approved
list of Human Kinetics online courses. Topics include: Exercise
Nutrition, Advanced Exercise Nutrition, Weight Management,
Fitness for Older Adults, Fitness Through Cycling, Fitness
Program Design for Sedentary and Active People, Fitness
Through Walking and Running, Supplementation for Training
or Performance, Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessment and
Prescription, Group Fitness Through Hi/Lo, Cardioboxing
and Step, Advanced Power Training, Advanced Training for
Muscular Endurance, Exercise Physiology, Advanced Strength
Training, Muscular Fitness Assessment and Prescription,
Pre-Exercise Health Screening.
The
Practical Techniques Course
The practical techniques portion of this program can be
achieved by attending a minimum of a 5 hour specialized
training workshop in Step, Cycling, Martial Arts, Resist-A-Ball™,
BOSU™, Pilates, Fusion, Yoga, Body Training Systems,
or Sport Conditioning.
Candidates are required to submit a certificate of completion
from their techniques course that demonstrates they have
attended at least one of the above programs. Look for course
dates in your area at www.canfitpro.com
The Practical
Skills Course
The 8 hour (one day) practical skills course topics include:
• Understanding mechanics (muscle and movement)
• Functional Training and Integrated movement
• Advanced cardiovascular complexity teaching techniques
• Advanced resistance training techniques with studio
equipment
• Performance skills through technical precision,
cueing and confidence
The Practical Skills course is delivered locally by a Can-Fit-Pro
PRO Trainer with the assistance of the Advanced Fitness
Instructor Specialist Manual and Workbook. The best authors
in the fitness business including Douglas Brooks, Maureen
Hagan, Sherri Macmillan, Marla Ericksen and Krista Popowych
have contributed to this very unique resource.
Evaluation
The Certification process is evaluated as the candidate
progresses through each component of the program. Each online
course includes an online exam at the conclusion of the
course of study. Participants are required to successfully
complete the exam and receive a passing grade to receive
credit for each of the theory courses required for certification.
Candidates will also complete a workbook during the practical
skills training day to evaluate their practical application
abilities. Candidates have 2 years to complete the advanced
certification components in order to qualify for the advanced
designation.
Two Theory Courses + Practical Techniques + Practical
Skills = Certified.
A Certified Advanced
Fitness Instructor Specialist Provides:
• Cutting edge group exercise classes and programming
that meet the individual needs of participants of many abilities
• Advanced class design in strength training and cardiovascular
training to help participants reach their goals
• A highly specialized approach to teaching participants
based on academic and practical training
• Innovative teaching strategies that will maximize
participant success and create an unforgettable group experience
Choose Advanced
Fitness Instructor Specialist
• Gain knowledge through credible academic study
• Study at your pace and on your time
• Design your own career path and qualifications
• Demonstrate advanced skill and abilities
• Create a marketing advantage with your instructor
skills
• Boost your confidence by attaining a higher level
of certification
Candidates who have a current Group Fitness
Certification, which is recognized by the Certification
Request Program, may add the Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor
Specialist (FIS) as another credential.
For further details click
here.
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