Fitness Theory (FT)

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Gaining an understanding in the basics of fitness is an important step in taking responsibility for a healthy, active lifestyle. This 24 hour course is designed to stand on its own (for those interested in personal education) or to be used as a pre-requisite to the Fitness NB specialty courses (for leaders seeking certification.)

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

Course Content Includes:

  • Historical Perspective
  • Federal Government Involvement
  • Provincial Government Involvement
  • National Fitness Leadership Alliance (NFLA)
  • National Organizations for Fitness
  • Fitness New Brunswick 
  • Certification/Re-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 Fitness NB are nationally recognized and transferable across Canada.

 

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