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from a national study, pass/fail rates and
reliability statistics are a matter of public
record, examination development involves
qualified professionals such as content
experts and individuals with expertise in
exam development who are known as psychometricians.
CSCS: CSCS certified individuals have a
diverse academic and professional background,
including strength coaches, athletic
trainers, physical therapists, personal trainers,
physicians, chiropractors, researchers
and educators. To earn the CSCS credential,
candidates must pass an exam comprised
of two sections, one of which is one
and a half hours in length and another that
is two and a half hours in length. The
Scientific Foundations section consists of
80 multiple-choice questions and is
designed to assess a candidate’s knowledge
in the areas of exercise sciences and
nutrition. The Practical/Applied section consists
of 110 multiple-choice questions. Forty
of these are in conjunction with a video,
which assesses competencies in exercise
techniques, functional anatomy and testing
procedures. The remaining 70 questions pertain
to program design, organization/administration
and testing/evaluation.
To be eligible to sit for the CSCS examination,
the candidate must hold bachelor’s
degree from an accredited institution, be a
currently-enrolled college senior or hold a
degree in chiropractic medicine. The candidate
must provide documentation of at least
a BA/BS degree defined by the United
States educational system. In addition, the
individual must be currently certified in at
least adult CPR.
The CSCS examination fee is $250 US for
early registration for NSCA members and
$355 US for early registration for non-members.
Late registration is $285 and $390.
NSCA-CPT: To obtain the NSCA-CPT credential,
candidates are required to pass an
examination that focuses on client consultation/assessment,
program planning,
exercise techniques, safety/emergency
procedures and legal issues. The threehour
exam consists of 140 multiple-choice
questions, 35 of which correspond with
video segments assessing knowledge primarily
in the areas of exercise technique
and client assessment areas. The remaining
questions pertain to the exercise sciences,
client assessment, program planning and
safety-emergency issues.
To be eligible to sit for the NSCA-CPT
examination, the candidate must be currently
certified in CPR. Although no formal
post-secondary course work is required,
candidates are expected to have a good
knowledge of biomechanical concepts,
training adaptations, anatomy, exercise
physiology, program design guidelines and
the content of current position papers pertaining
to special populations.
The examination fee is $225 US for early
NSCA registrants and $330 US for early nonmember
registrants. Late registration fees are
$260 and $365.
Both the CSCS and NSCA-CPT exams will
be held in Canada on the following dates:
June 4 and October 1, 2005, Vancouver, B.C.,
August 6 and December 3, 2005, Toronto, ON.
Visit www.nsca-cc.org for registration deadlines
and more information.
Titles Earned: Certified Strength &
Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or NSCA-
Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
New Brunswick Council
for Fitness and Active
Living (NBCFAL)
Gina Simpson
1216 Sand Cove Road,
Saint John, NB E2M 5V8
Tel: (506) 672-1993
Fax: (506) 672-8762
Email: nbcfal@nbcfal.ca
Web: www.nbcfal.ca
Mission Statement
he New Brunswick Council for Fitness and
TActive Living (NBCFAL) is a non-profit association
that develops, supports and promotes
training, certification and leadership in fitness
for New Brunswickers. The NBCFAL is an advocate
for active living in the province.
Our organization was incorporated in 1988 beginning
with an aerobics certification. We now offer the
following programs: Group Fitness Leadership,
Resistance Training Leadership, Aquafitness
Leadership, Older Adult Fitness Leadership,
Personal Fitness Trainer, CSEP-Certified Fitness
Consultant and CSEP-Professional Fitness and
Lifestyle Consultant.
Our organization offers programs in both
French and English throughout New Brunswick.
We also host the largest fitness conference in
the Maritimes each year in November.
Our programs are transferable across Canada
to any other National Fitness Leadership
Alliance (NFLA) partner. The NFLA partners
include all other provincial/territorial fitness certification
agency.
Titles Earned: Pilates Certification Courses
Nova Scotia Fitness
Association (NSFA)
Diane Bellefontaine, Office Manager
5516 Spring Garden Rd., Suite 309
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6
Tel: (902) 425-1128, Ext. #224
Fax: (902) 422-8201
Email: diane@nsfa.info
Web: www.nsfa.info
SFA is involved in the business of certifica-
Ntion to provide standards, guidelines and
training; to ensure safe and effective
fitness classes, and for on-going professional
development.
The association was formed in 1989 to provide
standardized fitness leadership training in
the Province of Nova Scotia. The mission of
NSFA is to represent Fitness and Lifestyle
Practitioners in Nova Scotia and its objectives
of providing advocacy, membership, education
and training. The Association is a member of
national fitness alliances working together to
provide transferability of certification from
province to province. Although the certification
is conducted in the province of Nova
Scotia, it is transferable across Canada.
NSFA currently offers certification courses
for group fitness, resistance training,
older adult, aqua, and train for trainer courses
for each. They are also piloting a youth
fitness course and hope to offer it very soon.
The prerequisites to participate in their certification
program are as follows:
1) be 18 years of age or older
2) in good health with an adequate level of fit
ness to participate in the program (one year in
fitness and/or recreation)
3) grade 12 education
4) completion of 30-40 hour course
5) receive 80% on written NFLAC exam and
pass practical exam
6) completion of Task Sheet/ Case Study
7) current CPR./First Aid
Membership and certification courses vary
between $275. and $300. Re-certification and
membership renewal is every two years. The
member must have ten professional credits to
re-certify and a current CPR.
The Board of Directors is comprised on
Certified Fitness Leaders, Fitness Directors,
Personal Trainers and other health professionals.
Ontario Fitness Council
Gilda Ciavarella
80 Carlauren Rd.,
Unit 8, Woodbridge, ON
L4L 7Z5
Tel: (905) 856 9633
Fax: (905) 856 5032
Email: admin@ofc-fpao.com
Web: www.ofc-fpao.com
stablished in 1984 by a volunteer group
Eof health and fitness professionals, the
Ontario Fitness Council is a non profit
organization that services the needs of individuals
and organizations who have an
interest in the fitness and the well being of
Canadians. Governed by a volunteer Board
of Directors, the OFC promotes, supports
and facilitates quality fitness practices
among its members and in collaboration
with many other provincial and community
organizations.
Become a professional Fitness Leader in
the health and fitness field by attaining your
professional certification designation through
the Ontario Fitness Council.
Titles Earned: Certified Fitness Leader
Peak Pilates
Nikki Boudreaux
4865 Riverbend Road,
Suite 200, Boulder, CO
80301
Tel: (303) 998-1531
Fax: (303) 473-9142
Email: education@peakpilates.com
Web:www.peakpilates.com
t Peak Pilates, we are committed to
A providing you with the highest quality
Pilates education experience available.
Our Mission is to deliver Classical Pilates
education that preserves the integrity of
the Pilates method while making it accessible,
affordable, and progressive and user
friendly. We believe that everything
begins with a strong foundation, from the
quality and integrity of our equipment, to
our instructor education programs and the
team of professionals who deliver them.
Our certification programs provide this
solid foundation, while delivering the tools
necessary to progress individual clients
and group classes safely and effectively in
a health club or studio setting. We offer
certification programs for both Mat and
Equipment. Visit our website, www.peakpilates.com,
to learn more about our programs
and to view a current schedule of
training dates around the globe.
Titles Earned: Pilates Certification
Courses
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