CFES National Personal Trainer (PT) Certification Requirements

CFES specialized fitness leadership program modules are designed to take students through the steps in fitness instructor and personal trainer national certification.

For more information on the CFES Personal Trainer Course description click here.

Each candidate is to successfully complete (80%+) on the following program steps or present an equivalent*:

1. Pre-requisite: CFES Weight Training Instructor Certification*;

2. Personal Trainer (PT) Classroom Course (40+ hours)*;

3. PT Practicum or Mentorship Program (20 hours)*;

4. National PT Exam (one hour, closed book, supervised, fee)*;

5. National PT Skills Assessment (one on one, video or Skype; fee)*;

6. Maintain current CPR-A minimum and Emergency or Standard First Aid Certifications or equivalent;

7. Maintain annual liability insurance (if required);

8. Submit to CFES: All document copies steps 1-7 above; signed PT Code of Honour; CFES National Program Evaluation; Exam; Application Form; and certification/membership fee;

9. Receive CFES Personal Trainer Certification (electronic or end of classroom program).

* CFES recognizes AFLCA, BCRPA, CALA, FNB, IFC, MFC, OFC, SPRA and National YMCA Certification as current equivalency to CFES Certification programs.

COURSE RESOURCES

CFES Personal Trainer Course
CFES Personal Trainer Course Resource Manual, 1st Edition (PTRM)
National Library of Canada ISBN 978-0-9868197-0-4; Publisher: Canadian Fitness Education Services Ltd.
510 pages, $85.00*

CFES Personal Trainer Course Work Booklet + Study Guide, 1st Edition (PTWBSG)
National Library of Canada ISBN: 978-0-9868197-1-1; Publisher: Canadian Fitness Education Services Ltd.
218 pages, $15.00*

CFES Personal Trainer Course Program Educator Kit, 1st Edition (PTEdKit)
National Library of Canada ISBN: 978-0-9868197-2-8; Publisher: Canadian Fitness Education Services Ltd.

One hard copy resource manual, student program work booklet + study guide, hard copy 360 page Educator Kit and PowerPoint Educator Kit Supplement CDrom (500+ slides): $400.00*

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To see sample pages from the manual click on the cover art above and download the PDF file.

Annual CFES National Personal Trainer Re-Certification Requirements

Each candidate is to successfully complete (80%+) on the following program steps or present an equivalent*:

1. Attend eight (8) hours CFES recognized programs (class or online)*;

2. Submit twelve (12) Personal Trainer verified client hours*;

3. Maintain CPR; First Aid and annual liability insurance (if required);

4. Submit to CFES: All document copies, steps 1-3 above; signed PT Code of Honour; CFES Program Evaluation; Application Form; and re-certification/membership fee.

5. Receive CFES Personal Trainer Re-Certification (electronically).

Note: Practicum Program Alternative Choices for Personal Trainer: Students unable to attend a practicum program are required to work with a CFES Certified Leadership Mentor (LM) in their community at a facility offering this service. When there is no CFES Certified LM in your community, discuss and agree with your educator how you will meet CFES certification standard for this practicum experience.

When your skills and confidence to be employable are apparent it is time to book your CFES Personal Trainer Skills Assessment with a CFES Educator, CFES ISA or PTSA Evaluator in your region.

For career advancement as a CFES national Skills Assessment Evaluator, Leadership Mentor or Educator visit the Educators web page.