Click here to download a PDF version of the RTL Scope of Practice.
- Lead a safe and effective exercise session** by providing effective and appropriate exercises in order to meet the needs of participants.
- Provide weight room monitoring and equipment orientation.
- Incorporate the use of appropriate equipment based on identified or implied needs of the participants.
- Use Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating, Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living, and the PAR-Q.
- Lead participants that are apparently healthy.
**Once certified, an RTL is recognized by the IFC to lead an exercise session in the weight room in the following areas:
- Orientation to any cardiovascular equipment in the facility.
- Orientation to any strength training equipment in the facility.
- Orientation to basic free weight exercises.
- Provide a beginner to intermediate strength training program for apparently healthy individuals.
Once certified, an RTL is not recognized by the IFC to provide leadership in the following areas (additional training must be obtained):
- To provide dietary advice beyond the Canada’s Food Guide.
- To provide personalized exercise prescription.
- To provide lifestyle counselling.
- To provide a fitness appraisal based on the Canadian Physical Activity, Fitness and Lifestyle Appraisal.
- To work in any capacity with an individual who is not apparently healthy.
- To act in any capacity as a personal trainer.
The certifications of the IFC are nationally recognized and transferable across Canada.
