Like the classroom course, the CFES Fitness Knowledge Home Study Program acts as a prerequisite to all instructor courses and is the first step in becoming a certified CFES Active Aging Instructor, Aquafit Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Weight Training Instructor or Personal Trainer.
The Fitness Knowledge Home Study Program includes traditional hard copy resources and online learning supplemental courseware — including more than 100 full-colour anatomical illustrations and 25 animations of the skeletal system, joint actions and muscle groups; demonstrations of the cardiovascular system; more than 100 video clips demonstrating exercises for strength, endurance and flexibility; plus many full-colour charts and tables; full course text and chapter quizzes. E-version only available. High-speed internet access is necessary for the online components of the course.
The CFES Fitness Knowledge Course Student Manual and Home Study Student Program Work Booklet/Study Guide and online supplemental e-learning courseware contain all the necessary information for the student to successfully complete this distant education version of the CFES Fitness Knowledge classroom course.
Students work their way through the course in an easy chapter by chapter progressive format, utilizing the home study student program booklet/study guide and supplemental online e-learning courseware. Each chapter in the course has a variety of quizzes, learning tools and activities.
Tutor assistance is provided toll free or via email. Students normally spend between 30-50 hours to complete the home study course and open book exam, depending on knowledge and experience background.
Students must complete the end of course open book exam and submit for marking. Exams are marked and returned within three weeks of the receiving date.
Students have one year from course registration to complete the program.
You will receive email confirmation of registration and online courseware access within 24 hours. Your hard copy student manual and home study program work booklet will be shipped to you via Canada Post Xpresspost. You can also email us, call toll free 1-877-494-5355 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm Pacific time or mail us your registration fee by cheque or money order.