CASTLEGAR — Selkirk College will will be hosting a Canadian Fitness Education Services (CFES) recognized Fitness Knowledge Course beginning Friday, February 3.
The course is the prerequisite for all national instructor certification courses but is also excellent for anyone wanting to set up their own fitness program – providing students with comprehensive information on how to keep themselves and others fit and well.
In the course students will learn about the structure and function of bones, joints and muscles and the basics of human movement; exercise analysis and safety. The course also covers basic nutrition, energy metabolism and the principles of training for improved cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance and body composition.
The course is scheduled to run Friday to Sunday, February 3, 4, and 5 (Fri 6-9 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am-5 pm) with completion on Saturday February 25 (9 am - 2 pm). CFES Educator Kirsty Brown, B.Sc.Kin., R.M.T, will be the course conductor.
There is limited registration for each course. Courses includes comprehensive specialized manuals and workbooks for each module. To register call the college 1.888.953.1133 or visit their website [ www.selkirk.ca/ce/courses/leadershipmanagement/fitnesseducators/fitnessknowledge/ ] or for more information visit the CFES website for other course listings: www.canadianfitness.net or call CFES toll free 1-877-494-5355.
CFES is a educational resource publishing house and national fitness instructor and personal trainer certification agency, committed to enhancing the fitness knowledge and activity effectiveness of individuals through quality career education leadership programs, certification, membership, products and services. The company has over 30 years experience certifying educators and teaching quality programs — facilitating over 85,000 students through courses, workshops and conferences.