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The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (S.P.R.A.) Fitness Division, is pleased to announce a professional alliance with Canadian Fitness Education Services Ltd.
All CFES resources meet S.P.R.A. and National Fitness Leadership Alliance (NFLA) program guidelines. We look forward to learning with you. The CFES Fitness Knowledge Homestudy Program is also approved by the Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan for 35 credits for Continuing Education/Professional Development
Professional Career Steps for a Fitness Leader in Saskatchewan ... How CFES fits in.
For the student who wants CFES and Saskatchewan Fitness Leadership Certification (S.P.R.A.):
You would like to:
- Become a certified fitness instructor in aerobics, strength training or aquafitness;
- Develop a career in the fitness industry.
Step 1. Complete the S.P.R.A. Fitness Theory classroom program or CFES Fitness Knowledge Home Study Program.
S.P.R.A. recognizes that the home study course acts as an equivalent prerequisite to all S.P.R.A. Fitness Leader courses. Students unable to attend a S.P.R.A. Fitness Theory classroom program can enjoy CFES Fitness Knowledge Home study program in the convenience of your own home.
All students receiving 80% or higher receive a CFES Fitness Knowledge Certificate of Completion, recognized by the S.P.R.A. Fitness Division.
This program is an enjoyable preparation study guide utilized by thousands of students preparing to write the NFLA Fitness Theory Exam.
Step 2. Contact the S.P.R.A. office and arrange to write the NFLA Fitness Theory Exam. Phone: 1-800-563-2555
Step 3. Register and complete a S.P.R.A. Specialty Module, either Group Exercise or Aquatic Exercise
Step 4. Complete the S.P.R.A. Specialty Module Exit Criteria
Step 5. Hold current CPR and First Aid Certificates
Step 6. Maintain Current Fees for S.P.R.A. Certification and Recertification CriteriaS.P.R.A. Fitness Instructor Certification and Membership
The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Fitness Division, was developed by S.P.R.A. in 1985 and became a division in 1993. The Fitness Division is steered by dedicated volunteers, staff and the fitness membership.Benefits of Hiring a S.P.R.A. Certified Fitness Leader:
o Recognized certification organization for Saskatchewan
o Has elevated credibility of the fitness profession
o Provides credibility for the public participants
o Ensures safety in programs increases with qualified leader
o Increases credibility and marketability of leader
o Promotes professionalism within the fitness industry
o Recognized as the leadership industry's standard
o Requirement for employment at most facilities
o Meets NFLA program guidelines and is transferable to other provincesBenefits of S.P.R.A. Fitness Leader Certification:
o Sense of belonging to a professional organization
o Subscription to Active Living Magazine (six issues)
o Free access to the Resource Centre for Sport, Culture & Recreation
o Reduced rate to the annual Sask Fit conferenceWe are happy to answer your career questions!
Contact S.P.R.A. toll-free at 1-800-563-2555
or Phone (306) 780-9206 Fax: (306) 780-9257
or contact:
CFES Canada toll free: 1-877-494-5355
Website: www.canadianfitness.net
email: cfes@telus.net
Fitness Knowledge Course | CFES Fitness Knowledge Home Study Program
Weight Training Instructor Course | Advanced Weight Training Instructor Course
Group Exercise Instructor Course | Educator Distributors | PE Teachers
Professional Career Steps for the Fitness Leader
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