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Careers at Steve Nash | Fitness World
A career with Steve Nash | Fitness World means you are given the opportunity to change a life! Our goal is to help our members be successful – it’s our commitment! We are looking for people who will do more than the basics to ensure our members enjoy each session in our clubs. Not only do you obtain the satisfaction of assisting others, in a fun – action-packed environment, Steve Nash | Fitness World recognizes staff achievements and provides opportunities and support for professional success. If you are looking for an opportunity to make fitness part of your professional life, Steve Nash | Fitness World may be the choice for you.

Certification
"Certification" means that our employees have taken recognized training courses, have passed several exams, and provide safe and effective training methods to members. Ongoing renewal requires regular participation in continuing education courses to keep our staff on the cutting edge of scientific research, newest trends, and scientific application.

While any course completion can identify someone as “certified”, our employees complete a primary certification with a recognized provincial / national or international certifying body. Additional certifications for specific areas (i.e, Step, Bosu, Kick Boxing…) are added with additional training and experience.

Our staff may start our already registered as certified or complete the process while employed under the supervision of qualified FW representatives. Completion certification components may take 6-24 months.

Click on the specific link to access your information.

Certifying Organizations:
  1. BCRPA-British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association: www.bcrpa.bc.ca
  2. CanFitPro: www.canfitpro.com
  3. ACE-American Council on Exercise: www.acefitness.org
  4. NFLA-National Fitness Leadership Alliance of Canada. www.fitnessnb.ca
  5. NSCA-National Strength and Conditioning Association: www.nsca-lift.org
  6. ACSM-American College of Sports Medicine: www.acsm.org
  7. IFPA-International Fitness Professional Association: www.ifpa-fitness.com
  8. International Certifications may petition the BCRPA to transfer certifications.


Fitness Course Trainers
  1. Infofit: www.infofit.ca
  2. Hilltop Academy: www.hilltopacademy.ca
  3. Life Consultants (for CPR and Fitness First Aid): www.lifeconsultants.bc.ca


Getting Certified

STEP ONE:
Fitness Theory Course or Equivalent (Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related area)

Course Content:
  • Human Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Exercise Biomechanics
  • Nutrition Basics – Application to Fitness and Weight Management
  • Energy Systems and Training Protocol
  • Cardio Vascular System and Training Protocol
  • Muscular Endurance and Strength Training Basics
  • Flexibility Basics
  • Safety Principles

Step 1a: FITNESS THEORY EXAM - 60 minutes - 60 Questions


STEP TWO:
Practical Module Certification Course – Choose the one you want! NOTE*: Weight Training is the pre-requisite to the personal training course
Group Fitness
  • Program Design
  • Use of Music
  • Cuing and Exercise Transitions
  • Exercise Progressions
  • Exercise Analysis
  • Cuing
  • Safety
  • Practical Application
    		• Weight Training*
  • Program Design
  • Equipment Type & Use
  • Exercises per body part
  • Exercise Progressions
  • Myths and Misconceptions
  • Monitoring the Weight Room
  • Safety
  • Teaching Adults
  • Practical Application
    		• Aquatic Fitness
  • Facts about H20
  • Program Design
  • Exercise Analysis
  • Progressions
  • Teaching Adults
    		• Third Age
  • Characteristics of the aging populations
  • Program Design
  • Common health concerns of this population
  • Exercise progressions


    • Step 2a: PRACTICAL EXAM.
    • Written program design people or 1 class
    • Written answers, verbal presentation
    • Verification of completed programs / classes
    • Evaluation of class/program

    STEP THREE:
    Completion of CPR and Fitness First Aid.

    STEP FOUR: PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATION
    A. Personal Training Course: Advanced Program Design, Case Studies, Business Basics
    B. Personal Training Theory Exam: 3 hour exam with case study application
    C. Personal Training Practical Exam: Verbal and practical application
    Meet the new team member!

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