Fitness Alberta Certification courses
Fitness Alberta ® Certification Courses
Fitness Alberta®, powered by the AFLCA, is a leader in evidence-informed education and certification. Become a Fitness Alberta® certified exercise professional and start your career as a fitness instructor today.
Benefits of taking our courses
2024 spring & summer registration dates
Registration for spring & summer programs, classes and day camps:
- Summer day camp registration is open
- Program and class registration is open
- Certification registration registration is open
Ensure your Live and Play account is ready on registration day by logging in and verifying your information is up to date. Get ready to register.
Registration will open:
- 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.).
- 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1).
- During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility.
Upcoming facility closures
Programs, classes and swimming lessons will not be offered at the following facilities while they undergo repairs:
- Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this spring and summer.
- Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this summer.
- Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre: closed this summer.
Types of Fitness Alberta® certification courses
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.
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Take this course to become a certified Aquatic Fitness Instructor.
Age: 18+ years
Prerequisites: Fitness Alberta® – Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise course. This course can be done at the same time or after the Aquatics course.
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Take this course to become a certified Older Adult Fitness Instructor.
Age: 18+ years
Prerequisites: Fitness Alberta® – Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise course. This course can be done at the same time or after the Older Adult course.
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Take this course to become a certified Group Fitness Instructor for step or dance-based fitness classes.
Age: 18+ years
Prerequisites: Fitness Alberta® - Foundations in Physical Activity and Exercise course. This course can be done at the same time or after the Group Choreography course.
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Take this course to become a certified Mind-body Instructor. to integrate mind-body fitness traditions.
Age: 18+ years
Prerequisite: Fitness Alberta® Foundations in Physical Activity and Exercise.
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Take this course to become a certified Mind-body Instructor. to integrate mind-body fitness traditions.
Age: 18+ years
Prerequisite: Fitness Alberta® Foundations in Physical Activity and Exercise.
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Take this course to become a certified Group Fitness Instructor for strength and conditioning style fitness classes.
Age: 18+ years
Prerequisites: Fitness Alberta® – Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise course. This course can be done at the same time or after the Group Exercise course.
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Take this course to become a certified Group Fitness Instructor for indoor cycling fitness classes
Age: 18+ years
Prerequisites: Fitness Alberta® – Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise course. This course can be done at the same time or after the Group Cycle course.
Why choose us?
We offer Fitness Alberta® certifications, which are required to lead fitness classes in Alberta.
Courses provide evidence-informed education for exercise professionals in supportive environments. Manual is included in course fee.
Our Trainers are top notch and will provide you with the theory and practical experience you need to be successful as a fitness professional.
What are courses like?
These courses offer a combination of classroom learning where you will learn about leadership and professionalism, the basic components of a fitness class, cueing, how to use music, and legal responsibility and accountability.
In the active, practical application components of this course you will learn how to develop movement combinations, analyze exercises for their applications and benefits, and considerations for special populations.
You will also have your first opportunity to practice teaching with your peers.
Come prepared
Please bring:
- Pen and note book
- Water bottle,
- Snacks and bag lunch / dinner
- For Group fitness and Older Adult Courses:
- Clean indoor athletic shoes that have not been worn outside
- Wear clothing that you can exercise in and a sweater or jacket for later
- For Aquatic Fitness courses:
- Swim suit and towel(s)
- Coins or your own lock for the locker
More certifications
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Intermediate First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C and AED certification.
Ages: 12+ years
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Become a lifeguard or swim instructor by taking Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, Lifesaving/Swim for Life Instructor and Intermediate First Aid courses.
Ages: 8+ years