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. Practical Assessment with a Fitness Alberta Trainer/Assistant Trainer (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. 

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  CECs

  CEC’s can be earned by attending conferences or workshops, online courses, Fitness Alberta workshops, seminars or other Fitness Alberta certifications or designation courses. Please note that CEC credits used in past recertifications cannot be taken again for future recerts. CECs that were unused in previous recertifications cannot be carried forward to the next recertification, as they must be completed within the current recert period.

  Fitness Alberta certified members can obtain all 12 CECs for recertification through online education if needed. 

  To obtain Fitness Alberta continuing education credits for non Fitness Alberta-approved workshops;

  1. Complete the Fitness Alberta CEC Petition Application. 

  2. Complete the Learning Outcomes chart and upload it with your CEC Petition Application.

  Here is a Sample Learning Outcomes chart .

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  Practical assessments

  Fitness Alberta® Trainer- or Assistant Trainer-educator certified in your specialty area is required to complete a practical assessment.

  Group exercise specialty leaders are required to complete two practical assessments per Specialty, 

  1. the initial assessment 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 – challenge applicable exams, complete a practical assessment and other certification requirements.

  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.