Fitness & Yoga Certifications
Personal Trainer Mentorship Program - You've completed the Personal Trainer Certification course...now you need to prepare for the theory and practical exam. This Membership will give you hands-on experience and practice hours which are required to complete the certification process. When you job shadow our personal trainers, you will see what a session entails, from start to finish. This Membership entitles you to a 20 visit punch pass which is valid for 4 months from the time of purchase. Please note that non-member practice clients will be required to purchase a Daily Access Pass. Approval is required to purchase this Membership, please contact Lynne Skilton-Hayes at 519-824-4120 ext. 52670 for approval.
Registration is now open for Fall/Winter Certification courses.
Additional fees are applicable and registration is required for the following Certifications.
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AQX Aqua Instructor Training Certification
Numerous Canadian cities have adopted AQX as the aqua fitness leadership training certification model, including the University of Guelph. AQX graduates are eligible for OFC certification, which is recognized throughout Canada & Internationally. This active theory and practical skills course (two pool sessions per day) leads to becoming a certified aqua fitness instructor. The key focus is practical skill development with adequate theory to support best practices. Certification is earned by 100% course completion, 80% on open book theory exam, practice teaching with a Mentor and successful completion of a practical teaching exam (all included within the course fee). Course fee also includes AQX Manual.
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Advanced Classical Yoga Teaching Certification
This 300-hour certification course is designed to build upon and deepen ones understanding of the fundamental concepts taught at the 200-hour level. This course will prepare you to teach principles and techniques of yoga that are more advanced, more detailed, and more subtle allowing you to teach with greater skill. You will complete an in-depth study of anatomy, physiology and awareness, among many other skills in this rigorous program.
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16454 - September 9, 2017 to April 30, 2018
- Saturday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Monday(s) from 6:00PM to 10:00PM
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- Saturday October 7, 2017
- Monday October 9, 2017
- Saturday December 2, 2017
- Monday December 4, 2017
- Saturday December 9, 2017
- Monday December 11, 2017
- Saturday December 16, 2017
- Monday December 18, 2017
- Saturday December 23, 2017
- Monday December 25, 2017
- Saturday December 30, 2017
- Monday January 1, 2018
- Saturday January 6, 2018
- Saturday February 17, 2018
- Monday February 19, 2018
- Saturday February 24, 2018
- Saturday March 31, 2018
- Saturday April 28, 2018
- Fee: $4,294.00
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Cycle Instructor Certification
The University of Guelph has developed its own Group Cycle Certification course. The principles of conditioning will be applied by incorporating details around set-up, class format, applied anatomy and kinesiology. Learn the do's and don'ts, precautions of cycling and the basics to coaching participants through this type of workout. Certification includes a written exam and a practical assessment to be booked for a later date.
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16455 - November 11, 2017
- Saturday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Fee: $147.00
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16827 - January 21, 2018
- Sunday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Fee: $147.00
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Fitness Instructor Certification
Become a group fitness instructor! Help people achieve their goals in a fun and motivating group setting with music. This 32 hour course affiliated with the canfitpro national certification program will be split into two days of theory and two days of in-class practical training. This course offers extensive theory information and good practical application of that theory. Competency is determined in two stages: a written exam and a practical assessment which will be booked for a later date. This is a 4 day course over 2 weekends.
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16456 - September 23, 2017 to October 1, 2017
- Saturday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Sunday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Fee: $271.00
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16828 - January 27, 2018 to February 4, 2018
- Saturday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Sunday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Fee: $271.00
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Fitness Instructor Certification Mentorship
You've taken the course. Now what? This program will allow you to receive guidance and feedback as you prepare for the 'in class' practical evaluation. This program allows you to practice-teach with our instructors. In addition, there will be 6, one-hour, weekly sessions with our certification course instructor. Each week focus will be placed on the different components of designing a class.
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16457 - October 4, 2017 to November 8, 2017
- Wednesday(s) from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
- Fee: $136.00
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16829 - February 14, 2018 to March 28, 2018
- Wednesday(s) from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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- Wednesday February 21, 2018
- Fee: $136.00
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Personal Trainer Certification
This applied comprehensive 36-hour course is designed to give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to work with clients in a one-on-one or small group setting. We are affiliated with the canfitpro national certification program. Course content includes physiology, anatomy, applied kinesiology, energy metabolism, principles of conditioning, postural assessment and correction, health screening, goal setting and programming. Competency is assessed in 2 stages: a written exam and a practical assessment which will be booked for a later date. This is a 4-day course over 2 weekends.
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16458 - October 21, 2017 to October 29, 2017
- Saturday(s) from 8:30AM to 5:30PM
- Sunday(s) from 8:30AM to 5:30PM
- Fee: $407.00
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16830 - March 17, 2018 to March 25, 2018
- Saturday(s) from 8:30AM to 5:30PM
- Sunday(s) from 8:30AM to 5:30PM
- Fee: $407.00
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Weight Trainer Supervisor Certification
This 16-hour course will focus on developing practical teaching skills for exercise instruction to prepare you to be a Fitness Centre Staff or enhance your own personal interest in the fitness realm. Topics covered include: anatomy, physiology specific to weight training, cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training theory & guidelines, principles of conditioning, equipment & exercise analysis, technique correction, spotting techniques, typical roles and responsibilities of a weight room supervisor.
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16459 - September 16, 2017 to September 17, 2017
- Saturday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Sunday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Fee: $203.00
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16831 - January 13, 2018 to January 14, 2018
- Saturday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Sunday(s) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Fee: $203.00
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Yoga Teaching Certification
This is a 200-hour certification course with an intensive focus on Classical Yoga. With over 30 years of teaching experience, your instructor will help you learn the benefits of the physical components of yoga, as well as the mental and spiritual benefits. If you are looking for a yoga course that will teach you how to engage the mind and body as well as understand the philosophy behind the practice of yoga, this is the course for you!
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16460 - September 10, 2017 to April 24, 2018
- Sunday(s) from 6:00PM to 10:00PM
- Tuesday(s) from 6:00PM to 10:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Sunday October 8, 2017
- Tuesday October 10, 2017
- Sunday December 3, 2017
- Tuesday December 5, 2017
- Sunday December 10, 2017
- Tuesday December 12, 2017
- Sunday December 17, 2017
- Tuesday December 19, 2017
- Sunday December 24, 2017
- Tuesday December 26, 2017
- Sunday December 31, 2017
- Tuesday January 2, 2018
- Sunday January 7, 2018
- Sunday February 18, 2018
- Tuesday February 20, 2018
- Sunday April 1, 2018
- Fee: $2,938.00
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