Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT)

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    PFT Course Brochure

     PFT Certification

PFT Recertification

     PFT Scope of Practice

    

    

Pre-requisites: Fitness Theory (FT) and Resistance Training Leadership (RTL)

The purpose of this 32 hour course and certification is to recognize individuals as Personal Fitness Trainers. PFTs are health/fitness professionals who, using an individualized approach, assess, design, implement, educate and motivate clients regarding their health and fitness needs. They design safe and effective exercise programs, and provide the guidance to help clients achieve their personal fitness goals. Recognizing their area of expertise, Personal Fitness Trainers refer clients to other health care professionals when appropriate.

Course Content includes:

  • Course Overview

  • Definition of a Personal Fitness Trainer

  • Scope of Practice

  • Code of Conduct

  • Certification Requirements

  • Re-Certification Requirements

  • Specialty Populations

  • Pre-screening

  • Par Q, Consent Form, Waivers, Par Med X, Par Med X for Pregnancy

  • Information Gathering

  • BMI, Waist Girth, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Girth Measurement, Testing Skills

  •  Anatomy

  • Exercise Physiology

  • Biomechanics

  • Exercise Planning and Program Design

  • Client’s Needs and Goal Setting

  • Application of Test Results/Client Needs

  • Work-out Plan, Daily Journals i.e. Fit Log Book

  • Cardiovascular Conditioning

  • Muscular Strength and Endurance

  • Flexibility

  • Contraindicated Exercises

  • Signs and Symptoms of Common Fitness Related Injuries

  • Communicating with Medical Professionals

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  • Communication (with clients)

  • Leadership Skills

  • Listening Skills

  • Feedback/Evaluation

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  • Exercise Adherence

  • Goal Setting and Motivation

  • Basic Nutrition Principles/Fad Diets

  • Weight Management

  • Eating Disorders-Signs and Recognition

  • Special Considerations (i.e. Athletes, Special Populations)

  • Ergogenics/Supplements and Top Performance Enhancing Substances

  • Canada’s Food Guide, Fitness Wheel etc.

  • Achieving Wellness

  • Balanced Lifestyle

  • Stress Management

  • Professionalism

  • Self-Evaluation

  • Career Options

  • Ethics

  • Abuse and Harassment

  • Resource Networking

  • Consumer Viewpoint

  • Continuing Education

  • Addressing Burn Out

The certifications of Fitness NB are nationally recognized and transferable across Canada.

 

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