Renew your qualifications


Continue to mentor new candidates and teach specialty courses to Fitness Alberta candidates. 

Stay certified

Our community of Educators play an important role in our community. Maintain your qualifications. Recertify now. 

Requirements

All Educator recertification fees are due annually on June 30. 

  • 1

    Education activities

    To maintain your qualifications you must stay engaged with Fitness Alberta activities related to your role as an Educator. For example, you can: 

    • teach specialty courses
    • complete practical assessments  
    • volunteer with Fitness Alberta projects
    • write a CEC article
    • develop a short course for online delivery 

    We will support you in your activities! Email us at info@fitnessalberta.com to explore your opportunities to fulfill this requirement.

  • 2

    Conference Attendance

    The continued learning component for Educator recertification is fulfilled by attending either Fit Rendezvous or the Perspectives in Exercise Health & Fitness conference once every 2 years.  

    The upcoming period for this requirement is from July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2026. This includes:

    - Perspectives 2024

    - Fit Rendezvous 2025

    - Fit Rendezvous 2026

  • 3

    Professional conduct agreement

    You must sign and adhere to the professional conduct agreement. 

  • 4

    Maintain CPR

    You must maintain current (annual) CPR. 

    CPR and first aid providers

  • 5

    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 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).
    3. Expired longer than six months to 1 year - $100 late fee (in addition to recertification fee.)
    4. Expired longer than 1 year – challenge applicable exams, complete a practical assessment and other certification requirements.