Why is Certification Important and How Do I Become Certified?
Over 400 Leaders are currently certified with Fitness New Brunswick for the following reasons:
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Fitness New Brunswick is a not-for-profit organization recognized as
As a not-for-profit organization, Fitness New Brunswick is an unbiased source of fitness education and certification.
A Fitness New Brunswick certification is recognized Nationally and transferable to any province/territory in Canada.
A Fitness New Brunswick certification elevates the credibility and marketability of the fitness professional since the consumer is reassured that minimal national standards (NFLA) have been met.
Fitness New Brunswick promotes professionalism in the fitness industry.
Many provincial facilities require Fitness New Brunswick certifications as one of their hiring requirements.
Fitness New Brunswick certifications reduce liability risk for the leader and facility.
Fitness New Brunswick training provides standardization and consistency of leadership.
Fitness New Brunswick facilitates networking, communication, and professional development amoung its' membership.
Fitness New Brunswick creates public awareness and recognition of safe and effective practices for fitness professionals.
Benefits of hiring a Certified Fitness Leader (For Facilities):
- Reassures consumers that Fitness New Brunswick leaders have met national (NFLA) standards.
- Increases credibility and marketability of the fitness industry.
- Promotes professionalism of your agency.
- Reduces liability risk for the agency.
Benefits of requesting a Fitness Leader (For the Public):
- Reassurance that leaders have met national (NFLA) standards.
- All Fitness New Brunswick certified leaders are trained to conduct safe and effective practices.
- All Fitness New Brunswick certified leaders are standardized and are consistent with their practices.
- Reassurance that Fitness New Brunswick certified leaders are professionals that are kept up to date with the latest fitness practices.
How Do I Become Fitness NB Certified?
Stage One: Fitness Theory
- Full attendance at the Fitness Theory (FT) Course.
- Successful completion of the FT Exam (80% or higher).
Stage Two: Specialty Course
- Full attendance at the Specialty Course. (Group Fitness Leadership, Resistance Training Leadership, Aquafitness Leadership, Older Adult Fitness Leadership, Personal Fitness Trainer.)
- Successful completion of the Specialty Exam (80% or higher.)
Stage Three: Apprenticeship
- Recommended 8 hours of practical experience in a formal setting. (Group Fitness Leadership, Aquafitness Leadership and Older Adult Fitness Leadership only.)
Stage Four: Evaluation
- Current Adult 1 person CPR (Minimum Level A). (Please note: Personal Fitness Trainers must also hold a current First Aid Certificate.)
- Practical Evaluation.
Stage Five: Certification
- Successful completion of stages 1-4.
- Payment of annual Fitness NB Professional Association Fee.
- Certification valid for 2 years.
Certification requirements must be completed within 6 months from the date of the Specialty Course Exam.
Please note: This process does not apply to those interested in obtaining certification as a CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT) or a CSEP-Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP). Please visit our Atlantic CSEP H&FP page to learn more.
