Certified Personal Trainer Module 1 - Course Content

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The CPT Program has been developed by the
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP).

Module 1 of the CPT course teaches you to administer the Canadian Physical Activity, Fitness and Lifestyle Approach (CPAFLA). The CPAFLA was developed in response to the latest research which identifies the health benefits of moderate physical activity and the relationship between lifestyle behaviours and health.

The CPAFLA includes:

  • pre-test screening: administering the PAR-Q; consent form, preliminary instructions for the participant; taking resting heart rate and blood pressure;
  • anthropometry: standing height; weight; girths; skinfolds;
  • modified Canadian Aerobic Fitness Test (mCAFT): rehearsal; stepping; post-stepping;
  • muscular strength and force; flexibility and endurance: grip strength; push-ups; trunk forward flexion; partial curl-up; vertical jump.

You must pass the written and practical exams to complete the CPAFLA portion (Module 1) of the CPT certification. The written exam format is multiple choice. A passing mark 80% or higher is required.  To pass the practical evaluation, you must demonstrate proficiency in administering the CPAFLA, making needed calculations, interpreting test results, and counselling the client toward greater health and fitness.

Content Includes:
  • Concepts Behind the Seven Step Approach
  • Client Information Sheet
  • Health Benefit Zones
  • Changes from 2nd Edition CPAFLA
  • Use of Norms
  • Preliminary Information, Pre-test Screening (Resting Pulse, Resting Blood Pressure and Blood Pressure Messages Flow Chart), Complete "practical hands-on" (including full land-marking), Scoring and Interpretation
  • Dose Response Relationship, including Assessment Tool (HPAPQ), Scoring and Interpretation of Score
  • Assessment Tool (Fantastic Lifestyle Checklist), Scoring and Interpretation of Score.
  • Criteria for CPAFLA Practical Evaluation
  • Dose Response Relationship, Estimated Health Benefit Zones, Philosophy of CPAFLA
  • Gender Differences (i.e. norms, real life, etc.)
  • Vitality Message
  • Self-Esteem, Stages of Change: Characteristics, Strategies for, Tools/Interventions)
  • Counseling Styles, Communication Skills, Core Conditions of Effective Counseling - Stages of Change w/ implications
  • Summary and Use of Tools
  • CSEP Code of Ethics
  • Preparation for Examinations (Written and Practical)
  • Exercise Prescriptions (Healthy Active Living vs. Physical Fitness)
  • Written Examination
  • Practical Examination


 

The CPAFLA is based on the assumption that people are at various stages of readiness with regard to making attitudinal (how people think and feel about physical activity, exercise and fitness) and behavioural (action-oriented) changes in their lives and recognizes that a number of health determinants, client awareness, knowledge and attitudes must be addressed prior to implementing action-oriented interventions. The CPAFLA provides you with tools to assist the client in a process of change designed to increase or improve healthy lifestyle behaviours and physical activity levels.

 

The certifications of the Atlantic CSEP H&FP are nationally recognized and transferable across Canada.

 
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