Fitness NB Committees

If you would like to volunteer for a Fitness NB Committee or the Board of Directors, please contact the Fitness NB office.

Professional Development Committee
Chair: Robin Niderost

Purpose
The purpose of the Professional Development Committee is to make policy recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding certification strategy for the development of new certifications and changes to existing certifications. At the direction of the Board, the Professional Development Committee will also evaluate current certification programs, and make the necessary recommendations so that programs represent current information and maintain high standards as suggested by Fitness NB. The committee will promote and support the active living concept in the development and evaluation of all certification programs.

• Goal 1: To provide professional development opportunities in both languages province wide.
• Goal 2: To maintain, update and create certification programs in both languages.
• Goal 3: To expand our network for professional development/professional resources.

Marketing and Communications Committee
Chair: Vacant

Purpose
The purpose of the Marketing and Communications Committee is to increase the Council's profile amoung health and fitness professionals in New Brunswick and Nationally by developing a strategy that will guide all marketing and communication related activities in the future. Raised awareness should lead to increased membership as well as partnerships with other organizations.

• Goal 1: To increase public awareness and provide education in the areas of fitness and active living.
• Goal 2: To nurture partnerships with associations/organizations with similar goals.

Human Resources Committee
Chair: Nancy Parker

Purpose
The purpose of the Human Resources Committee is to develop functions and activities that ensure human resources are used effectively and fairly for the benefit of the office staff and Fitness NB.

• Goal 1: To increase membership.
• Goal 2: To increase our capacity to generate funds.
• Goal 3: To increase organizational effectiveness.
• Goal 4: To increase participation in activities of Fitness NB.

CSEP Atlantic Committee
Chair: Kevin Roy

Purpose
The purpose of the Atlantic Committee for the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology’s Health & Fitness Program (Atlantic CSEP H&FP) is to administer and promote the H&F program within the provinces of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia. The Atlantic CSEP H&FP is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Atlantic Canadians by providing quality fitness appraisals and physical activity counselling. The Atlantic CSEP H&FP is committed to the promotion of active living through the education and ongoing training of fitness professionals. The purpose of Atlantic CSEP H&FP is consistent with, and complimentary to, Fitness New Brunswick.