The CFES Fitness Knowledge (Fitness Theory) classroom course, or homestudy version, acts as the prerequisite to all CFES instructor courses and is the first step in becoming a nationally-recognized Weight Training Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Aquafit Instructor, Active Aging Instructor or Personal Trainer.
Expect this course to provide comprehensive information on how to keep yourself and others safely fit and well. Thousands of students have found the course and resources learner friendly, academically credible, and very practical. You can also enroll in this course for your own personal health and fitness information.
Who Is This Program For?
Anyone looking to start a career in the fitness industry, the fitness theory course is the first step in national certification;
Individuals starting an exercise program wanting correct information, independence and confidence;
Health enthusiasts wanting more details regarding exercise and nutrition;
Active living professionals in the health and wellness fields;
Teachers, coaches, health and wellness professionals needing practical, learner friendly and academically credible information for students, athletes and program participants.
Course Resources
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Comprehensive CFES Fitness Knowledge Course • Student Resource Manual • Student Program Work Booklet and Study Guide • Open Book Exam • CFES recognized Record of Course Completion To download sample pages from the manual click on the cover |
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.
No one "fails" our program. If you do not receive 80% or higher we ask you to re-do the incorrect section and pay a small administrative fee. On successful completion of the course you will receive a CFES Certificate of Completion.
For classroom course locations, dates and times please visit our Course Events Calendar. To register for classroom courses contact the location near you.
This Program is Nationally Recognized
Specialized Fitness Leadership Program modules are designed to take students through the steps in the CFES national fitness instructor and personal trainer certification.
CFES courses are recognized by a variety of specialized national fitness leadership agencies, including: the Canadian Aquatics Leaders Alliance (CALA) and the Canadian Personal Trainers Network (CPTN).
The CFES Fitness Knowledge and CFES Weight Training Instructor Courses are also approved by the College of Massage Therapists of BC for credits in Continuing Education/Professional Development. The Fitness Knowledge Homestudy Program is approved by the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta and Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan for credits in Continuing Education/Professional Development.
The BC Ministry of Education and Alberta Education have approved our manuals for PE high school leaving credits for students in grades 10-12. Our programs are integrated within two-year college health and fitness diploma programs.
CFES courses and resources are also recognized by the National Fitness Leadership Alliance (NFLA), which includes the BCRPA Fitness Branch, Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association, Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Fitness Division (SPRA), Manitoba Fitness Council (MFC), Ontario Fitness Council (OFC), Fitness New Brunswick (FNB), Island Fitness Council (IFC PEI) and the Nova Scotia Fitness Association (NSFA).
