The CFES Fitness Knowledge (Fitness Theory) classroom course, or home study version, acts as the prerequisite to all CFES instructor courses, and is the first step in becoming a nationally-certified CFES Active Aging Instructor, Aquafit Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Weight Training Instructor or Personal Trainer.
In The Course You Will Learn:
- All about your bones and muscles and how they function in exercise and basic movement;
- About your heart and lungs and how to care for them;
- How to burn fat, shape and tone muscle;
- Exercise physiology for strength, flexibility and cardiorespiratory endurance;
- The principles of exercise safety;
- Basic nutrition guidelines and weight management principles;
- Teaching approaches for the adult learner.
Topics include anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, movement analysis, exercise technique, training principles, program planning, training for cardio, strength, endurance and flexibility, nutrition, weight management and safety. This course is designed to appeal to different learning styles by incorporating lots of visual aids and fun activities. The workbook quizzes, activities, assignments and open book exam, all help to ensure success.
Prerequisite: none
Dates & Times : March 17 – 20, 2026
9:00am – 5:00 pm
Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre
5319 50th Ave South
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0
For more info: Kaeley Kennedy
Email: rkkennedy@northernrockies.ca