Fitness Theory (FT) - Course Content


 

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Understanding the basics of fitness is critical in taking responsibility for a healthy, active lifestyle. This 24 hour workshop is designed to stand on its own (for those interested in self study) or be combined with one of the specialty modules (for leaders seeking certification).

Please note: The FT is a pre-requisite for all specialty courses except the CSEP Certified Personal Trainer® (CSEP CPT) and CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist® (CSEP CEP) certifications.

Course Content Includes:

  • Historical Perspective
  • Federal Government Involvement
  • Provincial Government Involvement
  • National Fitness Leadership Alliance (NFLA)
  • National Organizations for Fitness
  • The Island Fitness Council
  • IFC Certification Process
  • Healthy Lifestyles
  • Active Living
  • Lifestyle Behaviors
  • Holistic Fitness and Self Responsibility
  • Intrinsic and Extrinsic Reasons for Improving Fitness
  • Health Risk Factors Associated with Coronary Heart Disease
  • Principles of Conditioning
  • Components of Fitness
  • Basic Training Principles
  • FITT Formula
  • Monitoring Exercise Intensity
  • Physiology of Exercise 
  • The Heart and Circulatory System
  • The Respiratory System
  • The Energy Systems
  • Maximum Oxygen Uptake
  • Long Term Effects of Exercise on the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
  • Skeletal System
  • Anatomical Body Positions
  • Movement Terminology
  • The Vertebral Column
  • Joints
  • Muscular Anatomy
  • The Sliding Filament Theory
  • Types of Muscle Contractions
  • Muscles and Their Movements
  • Agonist/Antagonist Muscles
  • Movement Mechanics
  • Lever Systems
  • Stability
  • Centre of Gravity
  • Safety and Common Injuries
  • Preventive Measures
  • Injuries - Prevention and Cause Common Injuries
  • Exercise Analysis
  • Guidelines for Designing Exercises
  • Contraindicated Exercises
  • Nutrition
  • The Essential Nutrients
  • Canada’s Guidelines for Healthy Eating
  • Food Labels
  • Energy Balance
  • Nutrient Supplements
  • Body Mass Index Leadership
  • Adult Learning Principles
  • Leadership Styles
  • Communication
  • Giving and Receiving Feedback
  • Legal Liability
  • The Law
  • Potential Negligence Situations
  • Waivers, Informed Consent and the PAR-Q
  • Suggestions for Purchasing Liability Insurance

 

The certifications of the IFC are nationally recognized and transferable across Canada.