The MFC establishes scope and standards of
practice, and direction of fitness leadership and appraisal through training, education, consulting and networking. The MFC accreditation is the ac- knowledged standard for fitness leaders in Mani- toba and has representation of membership from across the province. Today, leaders can be trained in different specialty areas: Group Fitness, Aquat- ic Fitness, Resistance Training, Active Older Adult and the Individual Fitness Leader. The MFC is also responsible for the training and registration of Certified Personal Trainers and Certified Exercise Physiologists for the Canadian Society for Exer- cise Physiology (CSEP).
National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
PO Box 4579, Lafayette, IN 47903 Tel: (800) 729-6378 Fax: (765)471-7369 Web: www.nfpt.com Email:
info@nfpt.com Contact: Angie Pattengale
credential. NFPT’s education material provides a re- freshingly comprehensive approach to the funda- mentals of exercise science with all education ma- terial and exam preparation tools FREE of charge! NFPT objectives are to: • Ensure that the graduate has an accredited,
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legally defensible, and trustworthy credential • Provide an affordable, convenient, compre-
hensive, and applicable research-based educa- tion using state-of-the art media/tools • Offer the most respected Personal Trainer
Certification credentials for consumer/employer recognition of competence and professionalism • Provide certified affiliates with the best of
the best in continuing education at no addition- al cost with quality technical support • Provide interactive software to Certified Per-
sonal Trainers for improved quality of service • Facilitate and encourage the exchange of ideas, knowledge, business experiences, and
he NFPT has been certifing fitness profes- sionals since 1988 and offers an NCCA ac- credited Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Be a Trainer
Personal Fitness Trainer
Mount Royal’s innovative Personal Fitness Trainer Extension Certificate is designed to respond to the competitive demand for well-trained and knowledgeable personal fitness trainers. This program guides students through a combination of academic and technical courses as well as practical skill development.
Graduates will be able to:
• Apply basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and movement mechanics • Design and implement fitness programs tailored to meet individual and group needs and fitness goals
• Apply safety and injury prevention strategies • Communicate effectively with clients as well as other fitness and health professionals
• Demonstrate ethical and professional practice • Relate business and marketing principles to the personal fitness trainer profession
For admission requirements and application procedure, please visit our website.
INFORMATION: 403.440.5077
TOLL-FREE: 1.888.240.7203
http://conted.mtroyal.ca/pft
www.nfpt.com
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financial opportunities between NFPT’s network of fitness trainer affiliates and professionals. We encourage you to compare our costs to
that of other credible agencies. When doing so, look beyond the normally quoted testing/certifi- cation fee and ask about your test site location, test dates (travel and other related expense), re- quired membership dues, and Continuing Edu- cation Credits (CECs). NFPT test dates are set by appointment at your convenience at one of over
MOUNT ROYAL
Continuing Education Time for change...
300 test sites, or you may use a local licensed school teacher to proctor your examination to avoid any travel related expense. NFPT also pro- vides secure online Continuing Education Credit (CEC) processes that start 1 year aſter your cer- tification date and are FREE! Advanced Specialty courses in Nutrition, Weight & Resistance Train- ing, and Endurance Training are available as well. Call 800-729-6378 or go to www.nfpt.com to enroll today!
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