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Become a certified personal trainer, and get your ACE, ISSA, NCSA, ACSM, or BCRPA certified personal trainer certification across Canada, the United States, or around the World. Infofit Fitness College will prepare you for an exciting career in the personal fitness industry, and you’ll be recognized as a leader in one of the fastest-growing global industries — Health, Fitness, and Nutrition.
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Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Apr 15 2024
- Time: 5:15 am - 11:30 am
This personal training certification Full Time Diploma program, taught in Vancouver, British Columbia, is designed for individuals wanting to pursue a career in the fitness industry as an advanced personal trainer. This fitness program is approved and recognized by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
The course will cover:
- Basic anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Exercise physiology
- Exercise analysis
- Exercise safety
- Nutrition
- Principles of conditioning for cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training
- Physical fitness assessments a comprehensive health screening and heart disease risk profile
- assessment
- Develop a basic and advanced fitness programs for healthy individuals and those with special needs (e.g. diabetes)
- Group exercise instruction
- a variety of exercises, stretches and instructional methods during our practical skill development course ATP
- This 5-course program will take 12 weeks to complete
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the Personal Training Certification Full Time Diploma Program students will be able to:
- Assess clients’ heart disease risk profile and physical activity readiness
- Design and instruct a comprehensive, individualized, safe, effective and appropriate beginner to advanced exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals or special populations who have received medical clearance
- Ensure a safe exercise environment
- Monitor participant progress and make regular adjustments to programs as needed
- Design short and long-term programs based on BCRPA and ACE Standards of Performance and Scope of Practice
- Refer to appropriate health care providers when dealing with clients who have conditions that the Personal Trainer is not specifically accredited to address
- Design safe and appropriate Group Fitness classes
Program Duration:
The Personal Training Certification Full-Time Diploma program is offered during the week, Monday-Friday, with a total of 320 instructional hours (lecture 180 hours; practical 140 hours).
Homework Hours:
Students can expect to perform 10 hours of homework per week over the course of the program.
Graduation Requirements:
Students of the Personal Training Certification Full Time Diploma course must pass all five final exams in order to graduate from the program.
Progress & Assessment Methods:
Personal Training Certification Full Time Diploma students will be assessed through periodic quizzes, homework assignments and final exams for each of the courses of the program (i.e. Fitness Theory, Personal Trainer Basics & Personal Trainer Comprehensive).
Quizzes:
Personal Training Certification Full Time Diploma Students will need to complete a quiz at the end of each chapter of their course workbooks. There will be no grade given, the only requirement is that they complete the quiz by an established timeline; students receive in-class feedback regarding their answers.
Assignments:
Most chapters/sections in their workbooks will have assignments to complete by an established timeline; students will receive in-class feedback regarding their work.
Practical Skill Quizzes & Client Evaluation:
Most chapters/sections in their workbooks will have students complete a short quiz at the end of each phase of each practical skills course and receive an evaluation from a volunteer client and the instructor. Each quiz requires a passing mark of 80%. There is no mark for the volunteer evaluation.
Final Exams:
There will be five final exams:
A one hour, 60-question multiple choice exam after the Fitness Theory course – passing grade 70%
A one hour, 60-question multiple choice exam after the Personal Trainer Basics course – passing grade 70%
A practical skills evaluation after the Personal Trainer Basics Course – passing grade 75%
A one-hour multiple choice exam after the Personal Trainer Comprehensive course – passing grade 70%
A practical skills evaluation after the Personal Trainer Comprehensive course – passing grade 75%
Attendance Expectations:
Students are expected to attend 100% of the course instructional hours. Those that miss a section of the course will be required to make this time up with a tutor. During weeks that include a statutory holiday and the school is closed, and the instructor will increase the daily class times by one hour to make up for the missed holiday hours. The students will be made aware of those added hours in advance.
Dress Expectations:
Students are asked to wear black professional gym wear and running shoes.
What’s Included:
- ACE Personal Trainer Certification exam or BCRPA Certification Exams
- CPR – level C
- Course Materials
- A Workbook for each level of training (3 steps)
- ACE Manual Set with Study Companion
- Strength Training Anatomy Book
- The Great Anatomy Coloring Book
- Apprenticeship Training Program
- Group Fitness Course
- Career days during the course
- Career support from Infofit
- Getting Started Forms
- Infofit School bag
Fast Track Evenings
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Apr 15 2024
- Time: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
More Info
Classes are Very Hands-on and Interactive
The personal training certification course is taught with our accelerated and innovative learning techniques. The classes are very hands-on and interactive. Each class is taught in the gym environment – you are not sitting in a classroom watching PowerPoint presentations – you are engaged by our visual, auditory and experiential teaching methods.
Infofit prepares you at the Elite Level so you are able to write any of the Elite Exams that you choose. This course will prepare you to write and International and/or National Personal Training Certification Exams.
We prepare you to receive your BCRPA certification, which is for practice in British Columbia, and you will also be able to write for your ACSM or ACE certification to be Internationally Certified. Your Infofit teachers can help you decide which exam process is the best for you and your personal training career goals.
Fast Track Weekends
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Apr 20 2024
- Time: 5:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Fast Track Weekends or Evenings personal training certification program is a three-course program that takes 6-weekends, or 12- weeknights (Mondays & Tuesdays or Wednesday & Thursday) to complete. Because this personal training certification course provides weekend or evening options, if you are currently working, you can work on your new career without having to take any time off from your job.
The personal training certification course is taught with our accelerated and innovative learning techniques. The classes are very hands-on and interactive. Each class is taught in the gym environment – you are not sitting in a classroom watching PowerPoint presentations – you are engaged by our visual, auditory and experiential teaching methods.
Infofit prepares you at the Elite Level so you are able to write any of the Elite Exams that you choose. This course will prepare you to write and International and/or National Personal Training Certification Exams.
Fast Track Evenings
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: May 01 2024
- Time: 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
More Info
Classes are Very Hands-on and Interactive
The personal training certification course is taught with our accelerated and innovative learning techniques. The classes are very hands-on and interactive. Each class is taught in the gym environment – you are not sitting in a classroom watching PowerPoint presentations – you are engaged by our visual, auditory and experiential teaching methods.
Infofit prepares you at the Elite Level so you are able to write any of the Elite Exams that you choose. This course will prepare you to write and International and/or National Personal Training Certification Exams.
We prepare you to receive your BCRPA certification, which is for practice in British Columbia, and you will also be able to write for your ACSM or ACE certification to be Internationally Certified. Your Infofit teachers can help you decide which exam process is the best for you and your personal training career goals.
Personal Safety Workshop
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Jun 01 2024
- Time: 6:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
- Infofit HQ
Personal Safety – Empower Yourself
Assault cases continue to grow in the Greater Vancouver area of which 90% plus go unreported. Whether its racially biased, mentally challenge related or any other reason, Personal Safety is on everyone’s mind these days. Self protection and having a sense of security is important and a priority for everyone. This Personal Safety program is derived from Israeli Self Defense and is one of the world’s best Personal Safety and Self Empowering program. It will teach you how to understand and manage fear as well as how to process it and utilize it to your advantage.
This program was designed with the mindset that anyone regardless of their physical shape, age or size can use these techniques to protect themselves.
All tactics in this program is based on a persons’ natural ability to respond and react. You will learn how to control and use your emotions and intuitive instincts to protect yourself. You will learn the importance of situational awareness and how to reduce the risk of being a target. Empowerment comes from education and techniques combined.
This system relies on your survival instinct. Disengaging from a threat and going home safe to loved ones is the priority. This seminar will teach you how to use your body as a tool as well as provide the skillset and techniques necessary to disengage from a threatening scenario.
Krav Maga Force F.I.R.E. Advocated by Co-Founder and Chief Instructor Laurian Lapadatu of Krav Maga Force is a combination of principles and concepts designed by women for women’s personal safety.
In Part One, you will learn:
- Key Safety Tips, Coopers Color Code
- Awareness & Sensory Drills
- Striking
- Defense against basic common assault scenarios such as wrist grabs, hair grabs, front and back chokes, and bear hugs.
In Part Two (Part 1 must be completed prior to participating in Part 2).
There will be a continuation of striking drills, disorientation and stress drills and defense against more complex assault scenarios including rear naked chokes, hook chokes, guillotine chokes, assaults on the ground in a guard position and mount position, and side chokes on the ground etc.
Knowing and learning how to stay safe should be the priority for everyone. Having the tools and skill set to accomplish this is empowering, valuable and could be a game changer.
BCRPA CEC’s Offered –
- 2 CEC’s for Part 1
- 2 CEC’s for Part 2
- Total 4 CEC’s for both Part 1&2
Please come equipped to train in proper training gear, t shirt, pants, paper and pen, water, snacks/lunch, hair tied up, no jewelry.
Fast Track Weekends
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Jun 08 2024
- Time: 5:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Fast Track Weekends or Evenings personal training certification program is a three-course program that takes 6-weekends, or 12- weeknights (Mondays & Tuesdays or Wednesday & Thursday) to complete. Because this personal training certification course provides weekend or evening options, if you are currently working, you can work on your new career without having to take any time off from your job.
The personal training certification course is taught with our accelerated and innovative learning techniques. The classes are very hands-on and interactive. Each class is taught in the gym environment – you are not sitting in a classroom watching PowerPoint presentations – you are engaged by our visual, auditory and experiential teaching methods.
Infofit prepares you at the Elite Level so you are able to write any of the Elite Exams that you choose. This course will prepare you to write and International and/or National Personal Training Certification Exams.
Full Time Diploma Program
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Jul 08 2024 - Sep 26 2024
- Time: 5:15 am - 11:30 am
This personal training certification Full Time Diploma program, taught in Vancouver, British Columbia, is designed for individuals wanting to pursue a career in the fitness industry as an advanced personal trainer. This fitness program is approved and recognized by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
The course will cover:
- Basic anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Exercise physiology
- Exercise analysis
- Exercise safety
- Nutrition
- Principles of conditioning for cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training
- Physical fitness assessments a comprehensive health screening and heart disease risk profile
- assessment
- Develop a basic and advanced fitness programs for healthy individuals and those with special needs (e.g. diabetes)
- Group exercise instruction
- a variety of exercises, stretches and instructional methods during our practical skill development course ATP
- This 5-course program will take 12 weeks to complete
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the Personal Training Certification Full Time Diploma Program students will be able to:
- Assess clients’ heart disease risk profile and physical activity readiness
- Design and instruct a comprehensive, individualized, safe, effective and appropriate beginner to advanced exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals or special populations who have received medical clearance
- Ensure a safe exercise environment
- Monitor participant progress and make regular adjustments to programs as needed
- Design short and long-term programs based on BCRPA and ACE Standards of Performance and Scope of Practice
- Refer to appropriate health care providers when dealing with clients who have conditions that the Personal Trainer is not specifically accredited to address
- Design safe and appropriate Group Fitness classes
Program Duration:
The Personal Training Certification Full-Time Diploma program is offered during the week, Monday-Friday, with a total of 320 instructional hours (lecture 180 hours; practical 140 hours).
Homework Hours:
Students can expect to perform 10 hours of homework per week over the course of the program.
Graduation Requirements:
Students of the Personal Training Certification Full Time Diploma course must pass all five final exams in order to graduate from the program.
Progress & Assessment Methods:
Personal Training Certification Full Time Diploma students will be assessed through periodic quizzes, homework assignments and final exams for each of the courses of the program (i.e. Fitness Theory, Personal Trainer Basics & Personal Trainer Comprehensive).
Quizzes:
Personal Training Certification Full Time Diploma Students will need to complete a quiz at the end of each chapter of their course workbooks. There will be no grade given, the only requirement is that they complete the quiz by an established timeline; students receive in-class feedback regarding their answers.
Assignments:
Most chapters/sections in their workbooks will have assignments to complete by an established timeline; students will receive in-class feedback regarding their work.
Practical Skill Quizzes & Client Evaluation:
Most chapters/sections in their workbooks will have students complete a short quiz at the end of each phase of each practical skills course and receive an evaluation from a volunteer client and the instructor. Each quiz requires a passing mark of 80%. There is no mark for the volunteer evaluation.
Final Exams:
There will be five final exams:
A one hour, 60-question multiple choice exam after the Fitness Theory course – passing grade 70%
A one hour, 60-question multiple choice exam after the Personal Trainer Basics course – passing grade 70%
A practical skills evaluation after the Personal Trainer Basics Course – passing grade 75%
A one-hour multiple choice exam after the Personal Trainer Comprehensive course – passing grade 70%
A practical skills evaluation after the Personal Trainer Comprehensive course – passing grade 75%
Attendance Expectations:
Students are expected to attend 100% of the course instructional hours. Those that miss a section of the course will be required to make this time up with a tutor. During weeks that include a statutory holiday and the school is closed, and the instructor will increase the daily class times by one hour to make up for the missed holiday hours. The students will be made aware of those added hours in advance.
Dress Expectations:
Students are asked to wear black professional gym wear and running shoes.
What’s Included:
- ACE Personal Trainer Certification exam or BCRPA Certification Exams
- CPR – level C
- Course Materials
- A Workbook for each level of training (3 steps)
- ACE Manual Set with Study Companion
- Strength Training Anatomy Book
- The Great Anatomy Coloring Book
- Apprenticeship Training Program
- Group Fitness Course
- Career days during the course
- Career support from Infofit
- Getting Started Forms
- Infofit School bag
Fast Track Evenings
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Jul 15 2024
- Time: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
More Info
Classes are Very Hands-on and Interactive
The personal training certification course is taught with our accelerated and innovative learning techniques. The classes are very hands-on and interactive. Each class is taught in the gym environment – you are not sitting in a classroom watching PowerPoint presentations – you are engaged by our visual, auditory and experiential teaching methods.
Infofit prepares you at the Elite Level so you are able to write any of the Elite Exams that you choose. This course will prepare you to write and International and/or National Personal Training Certification Exams.
We prepare you to receive your BCRPA certification, which is for practice in British Columbia, and you will also be able to write for your ACSM or ACE certification to be Internationally Certified. Your Infofit teachers can help you decide which exam process is the best for you and your personal training career goals.
Fast Track Weekends
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Jul 27 2024
- Time: 5:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Fast Track Weekends or Evenings personal training certification program is a three-course program that takes 6-weekends, or 12- weeknights (Mondays & Tuesdays or Wednesday & Thursday) to complete. Because this personal training certification course provides weekend or evening options, if you are currently working, you can work on your new career without having to take any time off from your job.
The personal training certification course is taught with our accelerated and innovative learning techniques. The classes are very hands-on and interactive. Each class is taught in the gym environment – you are not sitting in a classroom watching PowerPoint presentations – you are engaged by our visual, auditory and experiential teaching methods.
Infofit prepares you at the Elite Level so you are able to write any of the Elite Exams that you choose. This course will prepare you to write and International and/or National Personal Training Certification Exams.
Group Fitness
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Jul 27 2024
- Time: 5:00 am - 1:00 pm
More Info
This course is 90% practical and you should be prepared to work-out and have FUN every class. Choose this module in class or online. This Group Fitness Instructor course teaches you all the elements of being a group fitness instructor.
You will Learn and Be Trained On:
- How to use Cueing.
- Use of music/choreography for indoor classes.
- Different types of choreography.
- Boot-camp/Outdoor Fitness classes.
- What makes a great fitness instructor?
- Lesson development.
- Safe & effective strength exercises.
- Adult learning principles.
- How to build relationships.
- How to put a class together.
- Using a variety of equipment.
Fast Track Weekends
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Sep 21 2024
- Time: 5:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Fast Track Weekends or Evenings personal training certification program is a three-course program that takes 6-weekends, or 12- weeknights (Mondays & Tuesdays or Wednesday & Thursday) to complete. Because this personal training certification course provides weekend or evening options, if you are currently working, you can work on your new career without having to take any time off from your job.
The personal training certification course is taught with our accelerated and innovative learning techniques. The classes are very hands-on and interactive. Each class is taught in the gym environment – you are not sitting in a classroom watching PowerPoint presentations – you are engaged by our visual, auditory and experiential teaching methods.
Infofit prepares you at the Elite Level so you are able to write any of the Elite Exams that you choose. This course will prepare you to write and International and/or National Personal Training Certification Exams.
Full Time Diploma Program
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Sep 30 2024
- Time: 5:15 am - 11:30 am
This personal training certification Full Time Diploma program, taught in Vancouver, British Columbia, is designed for individuals wanting to pursue a career in the fitness industry as an advanced personal trainer. This fitness program is approved and recognized by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
The course will cover:
- Basic anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Exercise physiology
- Exercise analysis
- Exercise safety
- Nutrition
- Principles of conditioning for cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training
- Physical fitness assessments a comprehensive health screening and heart disease risk profile
- assessment
- Develop a basic and advanced fitness programs for healthy individuals and those with special needs (e.g. diabetes)
- Group exercise instruction
- a variety of exercises, stretches and instructional methods during our practical skill development course ATP
- This 5-course program will take 12 weeks to complete
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the Personal Training Certification Full Time Diploma Program students will be able to:
- Assess clients’ heart disease risk profile and physical activity readiness
- Design and instruct a comprehensive, individualized, safe, effective and appropriate beginner to advanced exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals or special populations who have received medical clearance
- Ensure a safe exercise environment
- Monitor participant progress and make regular adjustments to programs as needed
- Design short and long-term programs based on BCRPA and ACE Standards of Performance and Scope of Practice
- Refer to appropriate health care providers when dealing with clients who have conditions that the Personal Trainer is not specifically accredited to address
- Design safe and appropriate Group Fitness classes
Program Duration:
The Personal Training Certification Full-Time Diploma program is offered during the week, Monday-Friday, with a total of 320 instructional hours (lecture 180 hours; practical 140 hours).
Homework Hours:
Students can expect to perform 10 hours of homework per week over the course of the program.
Graduation Requirements:
Students of the Personal Training Certification Full Time Diploma course must pass all five final exams in order to graduate from the program.
Progress & Assessment Methods:
Personal Training Certification Full Time Diploma students will be assessed through periodic quizzes, homework assignments and final exams for each of the courses of the program (i.e. Fitness Theory, Personal Trainer Basics & Personal Trainer Comprehensive).
Quizzes:
Personal Training Certification Full Time Diploma Students will need to complete a quiz at the end of each chapter of their course workbooks. There will be no grade given, the only requirement is that they complete the quiz by an established timeline; students receive in-class feedback regarding their answers.
Assignments:
Most chapters/sections in their workbooks will have assignments to complete by an established timeline; students will receive in-class feedback regarding their work.
Practical Skill Quizzes & Client Evaluation:
Most chapters/sections in their workbooks will have students complete a short quiz at the end of each phase of each practical skills course and receive an evaluation from a volunteer client and the instructor. Each quiz requires a passing mark of 80%. There is no mark for the volunteer evaluation.
Final Exams:
There will be five final exams:
A one hour, 60-question multiple choice exam after the Fitness Theory course – passing grade 70%
A one hour, 60-question multiple choice exam after the Personal Trainer Basics course – passing grade 70%
A practical skills evaluation after the Personal Trainer Basics Course – passing grade 75%
A one-hour multiple choice exam after the Personal Trainer Comprehensive course – passing grade 70%
A practical skills evaluation after the Personal Trainer Comprehensive course – passing grade 75%
Attendance Expectations:
Students are expected to attend 100% of the course instructional hours. Those that miss a section of the course will be required to make this time up with a tutor. During weeks that include a statutory holiday and the school is closed, and the instructor will increase the daily class times by one hour to make up for the missed holiday hours. The students will be made aware of those added hours in advance.
Dress Expectations:
Students are asked to wear black professional gym wear and running shoes.
What’s Included:
- ACE Personal Trainer Certification exam or BCRPA Certification Exams
- CPR – level C
- Course Materials
- A Workbook for each level of training (3 steps)
- ACE Manual Set with Study Companion
- Strength Training Anatomy Book
- The Great Anatomy Coloring Book
- Apprenticeship Training Program
- Group Fitness Course
- Career days during the course
- Career support from Infofit
- Getting Started Forms
- Infofit School bag