Canadian Fitness Education Services

Setting the Standard in Fitness Leadership Training Since 1980

CFES Fitness Leadership Program Resources for High School Physical Education Teachers

National Teen Fitness Leadership Certification Programs and Credit Courses for Secondary Schools/Career Opportunities
Fitness Knowledge Course and Homestudy Program
Introduction to Weight Training for Young Adults
Weight Training Instructor Courses
Group Exercise Instructor Course
Aquafit Instructor Course

Looking for up-to-date programs that will interest your grade 11 and 12 students? The CFES Fitness Knowledge Course and the CFES Introduction to Weight Training for Young Adults Course are for you and your students!

Both courses are easy to set up and very popular with teens today and are ideal for students who are looking for: practical livingskill knowledge and skill, leadership training; credits towards graduation; a bridge of learning before entering (related) advanced education (e.g. Kinesiology, P.E. diploma or degree); part time employment in the health/fitness/recreation/coaching fields; or as the first step towards a full time career (e.g. personal training) in the fitness industry. [Visit the Professional Career Steps for the Fitness Leader web page for more information.]

Both the CFES Fitness Knowledge and CFES Introduction to Weight Training for Young Adults resource manuals are learner friendly and filled with comprehensive, practical knowledge that will motivate, educate and activate your students for a lifetime. Student manuals can be ordered with optional program booklets filled with all student assignments and forms. These booklets can save you copying time and money.

The courses can be taught by P.E. staff within curriculum or after school by teachers/CFES certified freelance educators. Teachers receive a comprehensive Educator Resource Kit (a one-time fee) for each program, which includes: course agenda and chapter learning objectives; teaching tools and labs; resources to colour in and laminate; assignments, quizzes and open book exams with master answers; and course forms. Course conductor Educator Kits come copy ready.

CFES Program Resources are recognized by:
The BC Ministry of Education, (The CFES Fitness Knowledge Course is in IRP "Grade Select" category for P.E. 11/12 and recognized for external and BAA credits);
Canadian Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD);
BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA);
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (S.P.R.A.);
Canadian Personal Trainers Network (CPTN);
Canadian Aquatic Leaders Alliance (CALA);
Canadian Fitness Professionals
Ontario Fitness Council (OFC).

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.

The Fitness Knowledge Homestudy Program is approved by the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta and Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan for credits for Continuing Education. Program resources meet and go beyond provincial and NFLAstandards.

The Value to the High School Student

CFES provides students:

CFES Program Resources Professional Agreement and Code of Honour

PLEASE NOTE: Before ordering CFES program resources for review, please read the Professional Agreement webpage, understanding that during your review and/or when using CFES Program Resources you abide by the CFES Code of Honour. This is a legally binding document. Click here to download and read.

CFES Program Resources

CFES Fitness Knowledge Course
The CFES Fitness Knowledge Course provides Grades 11/12 students with comprehensive information on how to keep themselves and others fit and well for a lifetime! The program increases self confidence and personal self-esteem through attainment of knowledge and leadership skills.

This Provincially-recognized course and manual provide students with practical and enjoyable learning exercises and open book exam. The course can provide students four credits towards graduation when it is placed within curriculum requirement and locally-developed courses.

It also gives students the opportunity to become certified fitness instructors in three disciplines - group exercise, waterfit and weight training - and can lead to part or full-time employment in the fitness industry. The course also acts as a stepping stone for students heading into postgraduate physical fitness, kinesiology, health and wellness programs.
Comprehensive 550-page Educator Resource Kit.

Course learning outcomes:
• The majority of your bones and 27 muscle groups;
• Joint actions and muscle movement;
• How your heart and lungs function;
• How to burn fat, develop and maintain cardiorespiratory endurance;
• How to shape, tone muscle, gain endurance, strength and muscle hypertrophy;
• How to develop and maintain joint flexibility, core stability, postural alignment;
• A variety of exercise ideas for all major muscle groups;
• Principles of safety in exercise;
• Principles of nutrition and common interest topics;
• How to design exercise programs;
• How to start a career in the fitness industry.

The resources have been developed by Margaret Hewitt-Zaitlin, BA/BPE; Heather Bourchier, BPE; Kelly Fridge, BPE, BEd and Laura Menard, BPE, BEd; (both from Terry Fox Secondary School); and Claudia DeBay, PhD, MA, BA, B.Ed.

Student Manual: $40.00 + GST/S&H (350 pages)
Student Program Booklet: $10.00 + GST/S&H (High School Generic Student Program Booklet without student answer keys)
Teacher Kit (one time fee): $185.00 + GST/S&H
Powerpoint Teacher Kit Supplement: $60.00 + GST/S&H

The CFES Introduction to Weight Training for Young Adults Course
The CFES Introduction to Weight Training for Young Adults Course is designed to provide high school students with a solid understanding of how to weight train effectively and safely.

The skills and knowledge taught are principles that will not change over time. The high school course can be taught in a short format or a in full-year (100 hour) four credit program. It can be offered within curriculum or after school.

The course can provide students with the knowledge-base and confidence to go forward with weight training instructor certification without difficulty.
Comprehensive Educator Resource Kit.

Course learning outcomes:
• Introduction to weight training for young adults;
• Muscle/bone review;
• Types of equipment;
• Beginner to advanced training techniques;
• Safety in the weight room;
• Program planning and design;
• Exercise ideas for all major muscle groups for strength, endurance and flexibility;
• Core stabilization;
• Sample weight training programs;
• Exercise work-out forms;
• Nutrition, menu planning, drugs, supplements

This resource was coordinated by Vernon Secondary School's Doug Rogers, MPE, BPE, B.Ed., Dept. Head of Phys. Ed.; Rory Brown, BPE, B.Ed., of Richmond's Palmer Secondary School; and Margaret Hewitt -Zaitlin BA/BPE, Executive Director, CFES.
Student Manual: $25.00 + GST/S&H (250 pages)
Student Program Booklet: $5.00 + GST/S&H
Teacher Kit (one time fee): $155.00 + GST/S&H

Other Program Resources from CFES:
• Fitness Knowledge HomeStudy Program* $205 +GST/S&H

• Weight Training Instructor and Advanced Weight Training Instructor Courses
Student Manual: $35.00 + GST/S&H;
Student Program Booklet: $15.00 + GST/S&H;
Educator Kit: $155.00 + GST/S&H;
10494A $50.00 + GST/S&H. •

• Group Exercise Instructor Course
Student Manual: $35.00 + GST/S&H;
Student Program Booklet: $15.00 + GST/S&H;
Educator Kit: $155.00+ GST/S&H.
Powerpoint Educator Kit supplement: $50.00 + GST/S&H.

National recognized courses and resources.

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