Fitness & Yoga Certifications

You’ve taken the course but now need to hone your skills through some supervised ‘hands on’ teaching before you attempt your practical? Let us help you. This program/membership will give you access to all our cycle classes (providing space is available) and an opportunity to apprentice and team-teach with our instructors. Weekly feedback will be provided in order to assist you in preparation for the practical. This membership is valid for 4 months from the time of purchase.

Approval is required to join this program, please contact Lynne Skilton-Hayes at 519-824-4120 ext. 52670 for approval. Member Fee - $55 | Non-Member Fee - $85

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We will provide you with hands on practical experience and help you acquire the practice hours required to prepare for your practical and complete the process of becoming a personal trainer. This program grants you 20 hours of time in our Fitness Centre to practice train and/or shadow our trainers on the job. This membership is valid for 4 months from the time of purchase. All hours must be used within that period.

Approval is required to join this program, please contact Lynne Skilton-Hayes at 519-824-4120 ext. 52670 for approval. Member Fee - $60 | Non-Member Fee - $100

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If you've completed your Fitness Certification course and feel like you could benefit from some extra help, we can help. Meet 1-on-1 with one of our Certification Course Tutors who will provide you with the additional support you need. Please contact Lynne Skilton-Hayes for approval & to register @ 519-824-4120 ext. 52670 or lskilton@uoguelph.ca.  Member Fee - $25 | Non-Member Fee - $30 Please disregard the "Currently not offered" message.

If you've completed your Fitness Certification course and feel like you could benefit from some extra help, we can help. Meet 1-on-1 with one of our Certification Course Tutors who will provide you with the additional support you need. Please contact Lynne Skilton-Hayes for approval & to register @ 519-824-4120 ext. 52670 or lskilton@uoguelph.ca.  Member Fee - $100 | Non-Member Fee - $130 Please disregard the "Currently not offered" message.

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.

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!

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.

Become a group fitness instructor! Help people achieve their goals in a fun and motivating group setting with music. This 30 hour course affiliated with the canfitpro national certification program will be split into theory and 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 3 day course over 2 weekends.