Group exercise recertification

Requirements

Recertification is required every 2 years. To recertify you need: 

1. 12 Fitness Alberta-approved continuing education credits (within the 2 year period).
2. Complete a practical assessment with a Fitness Alberta Trainer-educator or Assistant Trainer-educator (on first recertification of that specialty only)
3. CPR  issued within the last 12 months and updated yearly (minimum Level A) *Please note: CPR must be valid for more than 3 weeks after recertification date in order to be valid for recertification
4. Pay Fees
5. NOTE: Documents submitted within 30 days after renewal date will not have a late fee, however certification and insurance coverage will not begin until documents are verified as complete and processed. This date will be reflected on your insurance certificate.
6. Fitness Alberta insurance and certification are valid once your complete recertification information is received and processed. 

• 1

  Get 12 CECs

  CEC’s can be earned by attending any of the following within your certification period:

  • attending conferences
  • taking online webinars or courses
  • taking Fitness Alberta certification courses

  Please note:

  • CEC credits used in past recertifications cannot be taken again 
  • CECs that were unused in previous recertifications cannot be carried forward to the next recertification

  Courses, webinars and workshops can be delivered by Fitness Alberta or pre-approved for CECs by Fitness Alberta. You can petition for CECs for courses you have taken from a non-Fitness Alberta provider that have not been pre-approved. 

  Petition for CECs for a non-Fitness Alberta course, workshop or conference

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  Schedule a practical exam or assessment

  Group exercise specialty leaders are required to complete one practical exam (upon initial certification) and one practical assessment (with recertification) per Specialty. Schedule a practical exam or assessment with a Fitness Alberta® Trainer-educator or Assistant Trainer-educator certified in your specialty.

  1. the initial exam submitted for certification
  2. a second assessment on your first recertification.

  After the second assessment you are exempt from further practical assessments in that Specialty. If, however, you choose to have additional practical assessments, you can receive one CEC toward recertification. 

  • List of Trainer- Assistant Trainer-educators

  More information about practical assessments

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  Late Recertification policy

  In the event you are unable able to complete your recertification on or before the expiry date, late registration may be accepted under the following conditions:

  1. Expired up to 30 days – No late fee, however certification and insurance coverage will not begin until documents are verified as complete and processed. This date will be reflected on your insurance certificate.
  2. Expired 2 to 6 months – $50 late fee required (in addition to recertification fee). Certification and insurance coverage will not begin until documents are verified as complete and processed. This date will be reflected on your insurance certificate.
  3. Expired longer than six months to 1 year - $100 late fee (in addition to recertification fee). Certification and insurance coverage will not begin until documents are verified as complete and processed. This date will be reflected on your insurance certificate.
  4. Expired longer than 1 year –  complete a practical evaluation and other certification requirements. Please contact us for specific details.

  Please note: Late recertification will not extend the expiration date of your next recertification. If you recertify late, your expiry date will remain 2 years after your current recertification date, and certification and insurance will be granted for the length of time remaining in this 2 year cycle. For example: If you are due September 30, 2022 and renew February 7, 2023, your certification will be valid from February 7, 2023 to September 30, 2024.