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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

Fitness Alberta® offers a range of certifications in group exercise and personal training. These certification are evidence-informed and recognized across Canada, North America and internationally, allowing  you to teach anywhere. 
 
In these courses you will learn the skills and earn a recognized fitness certification that you need to succeed. Take your passion for fitness and transform it into a career.

Fall registration dates

Due to repair closures and annual maintenance and cleaning, registration has been split into two waves. Facilities currently closed for repairs:

  • Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
  • Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
  • Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre

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Wave 1: preview schedules

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All locations except those closed for repairs

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Bob Bahan, Sir Winston Churchill and Canyon Meadows Aquatic Centres

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Canyon Meadows and Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic Centres

  • Wave 1 - Programs, classes and lessons begin in September.
  • Wave 2 - Programs, classes and lessons begin in October but could change based on reopening dates.
Registration on each date begins at:
 
  • 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

Types of Fitness Alberta® certification courses

You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.

  • Fitness Alberta® - Aquatic Exercise Specialty Course

    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.

  • Fitness Alberta® - Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise Course

    This course is the prerequisite for all Fitness Alberta® specialty courses: Aquatic exercise, Fitness for the Older Adult, Group conditioning, Group cycle, Group choreography, and Mind-Body.

    Age: 18+ years

    Prerequisites: None

  • Fitness Alberta® - Group Conditioning Specialty Course

    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.

  • Fitness Alberta® - Group Cycle Specialty

    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.

  • Fitness Alberta® - Mind-body Specialty Course

    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.

  • Fitness Alberta® - Older Adult Exercise Specialty Course

    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.

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

  • First Aid & CPR

    Intermediate First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C and AED certification.

    Ages: 12+ years

  • Lifesaving & swim certifications

    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

Learn how to set up an account, register for programs and find information on cancellations in the help section of Live and Play.

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