Physical Education Teachers:
Motivate, Educate, Activate Your
Students!
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.
They 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
(eg. 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 (eg. personal training) in the
fitness industry. [Click on Professional Career Steps for the
Fitness
Leader web page on your browser on the left 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. Kits come copyready.
Now available -- the CFES
Fitness Knowledge Course Conductor PowerPoint Educator Kit. Click
the blue highlighted hyperlink and open
in Microsoft Word
to find out more! CFES
Fitness Knowledge Course
8th Edition Released
Click here to download PDF sample
pages for the CFES Introduction
to Weight Training for Young Adults student manual.
CFES Program Resources Professional Agreement and Code of Honour PLEASE
NOTE: Before ordering CFES program resources for review,
please click here and 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.
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 NFLA and provincial standards.
The Value to the High School Student
CFES provides students:
- practical and enjoyable learning in their daily curriculum,
attracting grade 11/12 students who often do not attend physical
education once it becomes optional;
- a valuable lifetime resource for future reference that
can be used by the whole family;
- credits towards graduation when CFES course is placed within
curriculum requirement courses.
- opportunity to learn practical knowledge so you can set
up your own workouts anywhere, anytime for a lifetime;
- opportunity to be certified instructors in two disciplines
- group exercise and weight training (Level 1 and Advanced);
- opportunity to create employment for themselves in their
school and in the community;
- the first set of certificates towards a full time career
in fitness;
- increase self confidence and personal self esteem, through
leadership skills developed in the courses;
- excellent knowledge for pre-college/university students,
wanting to study similar courses.
Tuition for these courses each cost between $200.00 and $350.00
in the adult education market in Canada.
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 resource has 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-$15.00 + 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, drugs, supplements
menu options
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* $195 +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;
Powerpoint Educator Kit supplement: $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.
- BCRPA recognized
How to Start Running CFES Courses
For P.E. teachers wanting to start one of the CFES courses listed
above contact Margaret Zaitlin, Executive Director, CFES, toll free
1-877-494-5355 to:
- Determine educator qualification standing and how (if needed)
to achieve this;
- Discuss the variety of ways to implement these programs
to meet your needs;
- PLEASE NOTE: Read and accept the CFES Program Resources
Professional Agreement and Code of Honour (click here for the Professional
Agreement webpage link). Review CFES resources for two weeks to
one month. If not applicable please return (in same condition received
or small fee charged) to the CFES office.
Once you decide to start running one of our programs this is what
will happen:
- You order your Educator Kit(s);
- Promote your program and register your students;
- Fax or email us our CFES order form with your quantity
requisition of student manuals/booklets and course certificates.
Please allow between 7 and 11 working days in advance of course
starting date (determined by your location) for shipping;
- CFES will ship you your order via courier, bus line or
Canada Post Express to arrive (ideally) at least one day before
your course is to start
- You teach your course and at end your students submit required
CFES completion forms to you and receive their certificates;
- You submit copies of all required forms to CFES office
two weeks after course completion;
- CFES invoices for resources plus GST/ delivery (payment
is expected within 30 days of invoice date/manual order date);
- CFES encourages Educators to communicate regularly with
CFES office; we are open and willing to make the changes to resources
to meet your professional needs;
- CFES will update resources regularly and send Educator
Kit changes hard copy or PDF files.
FAQs -- Frequently Asked Common Questions, Concerns and Answers
Q: "We would love to buy these manuals every year per student
per course, however where do we find the money for this?"
A: There are a variety of ways to fund these resources. Teachers
have had great success with doing one or more of the following.
1. Your school budget -- make a serious presentation to your principal/school
board regarding the current health crisis and the absolute necessity
of these livingskill programs.
2. Fund raising club -- some schools have a club to raise money
on an ongoing basis and they use the monies from this club to purchase
the manuals/year.
3. PAC -- Go to the PAC meeting or have a keen parent make the
presentation on your behalf. Brainstorm how PAC could raise the
funds to offer an active living program and resources for all the
grades interested.
4. 50/50 split between school and parents*
5. 100% from parent/student*
* For number 4 and 5 send a letter or email home; make a presentation
at a school assembly and invite the parents explaining the benefits
of this program for the whole family and truly how inexpensive and
valuable this information, leadership training and resources can
be for a lifetime, at a fee that is unbeatable.
CFES can provide a small number of scholarship manuals per school.
For more information contact
Margaret Zaitlin, BA/BPE,
Executive Director
Canadian Fitness Education Services Ltd
Toll free: 1-877-494-5355
Email: cfes@telus,net
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