Fitness NB Course Conductor Requirements
Fitness Theory Course Conductor
Definitions
1. A Fitness NB course conductor is someone who
develops fitness leaders through sharing, teaching, and facilitating the
designated course material as outlined by
NFLA and
Fitness NB.
2. Course conductor and trainer are used
interchangeably.
To ensure quality leadership programs, Fitness NB must require that certified trainers meet and maintain a high level of knowledge and training so that the Fitness NB certifications remain credible in the fitness and active living community in New Brunswick and across the nation.
Pre-requisites
1. Apply to
Fitness NB
for acceptance into the
Training for Trainers
or as recognition as a
Fitness NB Course Conductor.
2. Must hold a current
Fitness NB
certification.
3. Successful completion of University Degree
(Phys. Ed., Kinesiology, BSc with Kinesiology etc.) with course work in the
following areas:
- human anatomy
- biomechanics
- human physiology
- exercise physiology
(Please note: Individuals with similar course work from other areas (ie. Colleges, massage therapy etc.) may apply to the Board of Directors for recognition of completion of the above course requirements.)
4. 100% participation in the
Fitness NB
Training
for Trainers.**
5. Minimum of 5 years experience in the fitness
field.
6. Applicant must be a
Fitness NB
member in good
standing.
7. Current CPR.
8. Course conductor must facilitate portions of
a course before facilitating an entire course prior to be listed as a
Fitness NB
full course conductor. This will
apply to all course conductors (GFL, OAFL. etc). Full recognition as a
Fitness NB
Course
Conductor will depend on a
successful evaluation during the required co-facilitation.
Specialty Module Course Conductor
Pre-requisites
1. Apply to
Fitness NB
for acceptance into the
Training for Trainers** or as recognition as a
Fitness NB
Course Conductor.
2. Must hold a current
Fitness NB
specialty
certification in the desired training module.
3. 100% participation in the
Fitness NB
Training for
Trainers.**
4. Minimum of 5 years experience in the fitness
field specifically related to the specialty module (with supporting
documentation).
5. Applicant must be a
Fitness NB
member in good
standing.
6. Current CPR.
7. Course conductor must facilitate portions of
a course before facilitating an entire course prior to be listed as a
Fitness NB
full course conductor. This will
apply to all course conductors (GFL, OAFL. etc). Full recognition as a
Fitness NBCourse
Conductor will depend on a successful evaluation
during the required co-facilitation.
**Upon applying for acceptance to the Training for Trainers the Board of Directors may decide that an individual may be "grandfathered" in as a specialty course conductor if the individual holds all of the above mentioned pre-requisites, and a diploma in a related field or successful completion of a "Training for Trainers" from another recognized organization (ie. YMCA, YWCA).
Re-certification Requirements for Fitness Theory and Specialty Module Course Conductors
1. Maintain
Fitness NB
membership on an annual
basis.
2. Maintain current CPR on an
annual basis.
3. Collect 30 CEC’s over a two year period
(beginning from course conductor certification date).
4. Teach a minimum of 25% of a Basic Fitness
Theory Course at least once every two years.
5. Attend a MANDATORY annual professional
development day sponsored by
Fitness NB.
6. Maintain specialty certification.
If you are interested in becoming trained as a Fitness NB Course Conductor for Group Fitness Leadership, Resistance Training Leadership, Aquafitness Leadership, Older Adult Fitness Leadership or Personal Fitness Trainer, please contact the Fitness NB Office via e-mail membershipservices@fitnessnb.ca or phone at 1-888-790-1411 for more information.
