When our Fitness Knowledge classroom program does not meet your needs, do our
unique and comprehensive home study program both in traditional hard copy distant
education format or on line!
Like the classroom program, the CFES Fitness Knowledge
Home Study Course acts as a prerequisite to all CFES instructor
courses and is the first
step in becoming a nationally-recognized fitness instructor. The
homestudy program is also an excellent study guide for the nationally-recognized
NFLA Fitness Theory Exam. You
can also take the course for your own personal
health and fitness information.
Expect the home study program to provide comprehensive information on how to keep yourself and others safely fit and well. 1,000's of students have found this course and resource learner-friendly, academically credible, and very practical.
Optional On Line Components Now Available
The Fitness Knowledge Course is now available with online components -- more
than 100 full color 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 color charts and tables; full course text
and chapter quizzes. High speed
internet access necessary for the online components of the course.
(Click on the sample animation below)
BC Ministry of Education recommended resources, 1996
Canadian Assocation for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance (CAHPERD) recognized resources, 2001
The CFES Fitness Knowledge Course and CFES Weight Training Instructor Courses also are approved by the College of Massage Therapists of BC for credits for Continuing Education/Professional Development.
How does the program work?
Register and receive the program (electronically via our secure Fitness Knowledge Home Study registration form on this site (Click on Fitness Knowledge Home Study Registration webpage in the scroll bar at the left) , or download and fax the form [1-250-494-9355], or call our toll free registration line [1-877-494-5355] between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacfic Time).
The student can choose a variety of optional learning exercises and will answer all the open book exam sections in our Program Booklet.
Tutor assistance provided through our toll free lines.
Normally a student will spend 35 – 50 hours to complete the home study
course
and open book exam, depending on your knowledge and experience background.
Complete your exam, copy and mail it. Your exam is marked and returned within
three weeks after the receiving date. Send in your exam when you are ready.
You have a year from receiving your course resources to complete the program.
No one "fails" our program. If you receive 79% or less on an exam section, we ask you to only redo the incorrect questions and charge a small remarking fee.
All successful students receive your marked exam and a nationally recognized CFES Certificate of Completion.
This course qualifies you to write the National Fitness Leadership (NFLA) Closed Book Fitness Theory Exam.
Who is the program for?
anyone looking to start a career in the fitness industry, this is the first step
individuals starting an exercise program wanting correct information, independence and confidence
health enthusiasts wanting more details on how to advance their exercise programs at the gym, at home, on vacation or on a business trip
professionals in the medical, healing and health and wellness fields
teachers and coaches, all needing practical information for patients, students and program participants
What do I learn?
An Introduction to the Fitness and Active Health Industry
Anatomy -- bones, joints, major muscles and muscle groups
How to analyze muscles in movement
How to design an active daily lifestyle and progressive exercise regime
Exercise Effectiveness and safety for a variety of ages and stages
Training Principles and application for cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular
strength, endurance and flexibility
Energy systems and their application to movement
Nutrition basics and how to maintain a healthy body composition
An introduction to becoming a leader and how to start a career in the
fitness industry
What do I receive for my home study course fee?
Comprehensive Student Resource Manual
Homestudy Program Booklet
Optional On Line Learning Courseware
Toll-free Phone Tutor support
Marking of Homestudy Exam
CFES recognized Certificate of Completion*
Includes shipping/handling
To register click on our Fitness Knowledge Home Study Registration link on the table on the left, fill in the form and email us.
Please note your on line registrations are protected by our STRONGHOLD Secure Server with encrypted credit card retrieval process.
To order go to our Registration/Order Form page, email us at cfes@telus.net or
call toll free 1-877-494-5355.
Fitness Knowledge Home Study Program Registration Fee: $195.00
Cdn. (+ Shipping/GST)
To register on line click Registration Form on left; or download the form and fax us (250) 494-9355; or call toll free 1-877-494-5355 or mail us your registration.
CFES Student Reviews: Home Study Program
"I've learned an enormous amount of information that seriously has turned my life around."
J.L. Niccolls
"It was perfect for me. I work full time and I could do [the homestudy program] when it was convenient for me." N. Pearce
"When I first opened the manual I was nervous. Oh wow, that's a lot to know! But when I read it one chapter at a time it was great.
I caught on quickly."
K. Sieben
"Very impressed. I enjoyed the program and my personal training program has improved as a result."
K. Brynjolfson
"I learned a lot of new information at a pace that fit my schedule."
H. Manalo
"I learned more than I expected and I am happy most of the information stayed with me."
M. Sullivan
