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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 personal trainers. This exceptional educational opportunity
combines the high quality academic program 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 Personal Training?
The personal training industry has grown at a rapid rate
over the past 10 years. The industry that began as service
to celebrities is now a diverse profession that provides
personalized fitness programming for kids, adults, older
adults, athletes, and individuals with many special needs.
As the industry has grown, so have the demands for personal
training education. This program provides the next level
of education for personal trainers to gain more in-depth
knowledge and skills that will meet the ever changing needs
of the clients of today and tomorrow. The Advanced Personal
Trainer Specialist certification is designed to help personal
trainers advance their credentials and abilities.
Advanced
Personal Trainer Specialist Education
This program is very unique and is designed to meet
the needs of busy and profitable personal trainers 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 personal training business
forward. Students work at their own pace to complete the
theory courses online. The practical portion of this program
is delivered in a one day hands on skills course in major
centers across Canada by a Can-Fit-Pro PRO Trainer.
The Theory Courses
Candidates choose three 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
Skills Course
The 8 hour (one day) practical course topics include:
• Understanding mechanics (muscle and movement)
• Postural evaluation and muscle imbalances
• Functional Training and Integrated movement
• Advanced cardiovascular training techniques
• Advanced resistance training techniques
The Practical Skills course is delivered locally by a Can-Fit-Pro
PRO Trainer with the assistance of the Advanced Personal
Trainer Specialist Manual and Workbook. The best authors
in the fitness business including Douglas Brooks, Maureen
Hagan, Rod Macdonald and Dr. Ken Kinakin 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 to evaluate their practical application
abilities. Candidates have 2 years to complete the advanced
certification components in order to qualify for the advanced
designation.
Three Theory Courses + Practical Skills = Certified
A Certified Advanced
Personal Trainer Specialist Provides:
• Cutting edge training advice and programming for
clients of all ages
• Advanced program design in strength training and
cardiovascular training to help clients reach their goals
• A highly specialized approach to training clients
based on academic and practical training
• Innovative training strategies that will maximize
client results and improve trainer marketability as well
as profitability
Choose Advanced
Personal Trainer 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 for your business
• Boost your profits by attaining a higher level of
certification
Candidates who have current Personal Training
Certification, which is recognized by the Certification
Request Program, may add the Can-Fit-Pro Personal Trainer
Specialist (PTS) as another credential.
For further details click
here.
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