Foundations in physical activity and exercise course
The Fitness Alberta Foundations in physical activity and exercise course (formerly exercise theory course) covers basic fitness principles such as anatomy, physiology, movement mechanics, training and conditioning, nutrition and leadership. Foundations in physical activity and exercise is a 24-hour course and prerequisite to all other Fitness Alberta® certification courses. All Foundations in physical activity and exercise are taught by qualified and certified Fitness Alberta® Trainer-educators.
We offer this course through distance education and in-person.
Distance course
The distance course is asynchronous and designed to allow participants to work through independent study over a 12-week period. Non-graded assignments are provided throughout the course to support your work through the material. Feedback is provided to all participants and individual consultation with students is available by request. The instructor is also available for scheduled office time one hour a week.
In-person course
The in-person course is offered at approved agencies across Alberta. Course dates and times are scheduled according to the instructor's and facility's space availability.
Choose the option that works best for you.
Foundations in physical activity and exercise Fitness Alberta distance course June 1 - July 31 2022
The Fitness Alberta Foundations distance education course is designed to allow participants to work through the Exercise Theory Manual through independent study and on their own time. This course takes up to two months to complete from its start date.
Register by May 20, 2022
Foundations in physical activity and exercise City of Red Deer June 10-12 2022
Red Deer, AB
The Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise course is the prerequisite to all specialization courses. Please contact the agency directly to register for this course. Course runs: June 10 4-9pm June 11 & 12 8-5pm
Register by May 31, 2022
Foundations in physical activity and exercise Fitness Alberta distance course July 1 - August 31 2022
The Fitness Alberta Foundations distance education course is designed to allow participants to work through the Exercise Theory Manual through independent study and on their own time. This course takes up to two months to complete from its start date.
Register by June 24, 2022
Foundations in physical activity and exercise TransAlta Tri Leisure July 6-8 2022
Spruce Grove, AB
The Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise course is the prerequisite to all specialization courses. Please contact the agency directly to register for this course.
Register by June 26, 2022
Foundations in physical activity and exercise Fitness Alberta distance course August 1 - September 30 2022
The Fitness Alberta Foundations distance education course is designed to allow participants to work through the Exercise Theory Manual through independent study and on their own time. This course takes up to two months to complete from its start date.
Register by July 20, 2022
Foundations in physical activity and exercise Fitness Alberta distance course September 1 - October 31 2022
The Fitness Alberta Foundations distance education course is designed asynchronously to allow participants to work through the Exercise Theory Manual through independent study and on their own time. This course takes up to two months to complete from its start date.
Register by August 21, 2022
Foundations in physical activity & exercise The Academy September 16-18 2022
Calgary, AB
Date
Cost
$320.00
Contact
The Academy - Heaven's Fitness
403 263-3113
education@heavensfitness.com
The Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise course is the prerequisite to all specialization courses. Please contact the agency directly to register for this course.
Register by August 29, 2022
Foundations in physical activity and exercise Fitness Alberta distance course October 1 - November 30 2022
The Fitness Alberta Foundations distance education course is designed asynchronously to allow participants to work through the Exercise Theory Manual through independent study and on their own time. This course takes up to two months to complete from its start date.
Register by September 21, 2022
Foundations in physical activity and exercise Fitness Alberta distance course November 1 - December 31 2022
The Fitness Alberta Foundations distance education course is designed asynchronously to allow participants to work through the Exercise Theory Manual through independent study and on their own time. This course takes up to two months to complete from its start date.
Register by October 21, 2022
Foundations in physical activity and exercise Fitness Alberta distance course December 1 2022 - January 31 2023
The Fitness Alberta Foundations distance education course is designed asynchronously to allow participants to work through the Exercise Theory Manual through independent study and on their own time. This course takes up to two months to complete from its start date.
Register by November 20, 2022