Personal Training is a fast growing industry!
Personal Training is a relatively new profession, and because of its rapid growth, it is difficult to find a quality course to become qualified to train individuals. Can-Fit-Pro provides the answer with the Personal Trainer Specialist course and exam. You will learn the skills needed to train a client with no special health concerns. A Can-Fit-Pro certified PTS is qualified to evaluate, design and monitor individual and small group training programs in a health club, home, and workplace setting.

The Personal Trainer Specialist Course
This is a comprehensive 25-hour course that will increase your knowledge and confidence level to train clients in a one-on-one or small group (2-3 people) setting.

Topics include

• Aspects of fitness, wellness and basic training principles

• Fitness theory: skeletal, muscular, neurological, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems

• Components of a workout from warm-up, cardiovascular and resistance training to cool-down

• Kinesiology/anatomy in action and bioenergetics

• Special populations, back care and injuries

• Nutritional counselling and weight management

• Business skills for success as a personal trainer

The Personal Trainer Specialist Course Manual
Can-Fit-Pro has worked with Canada's most qualified Personal Trainers and Fitness Experts to develop an excellent manual to be used for the Personal Trainer Specialist course and exam. Complete with informative diagrams and charts, the manual is a comprehensive yet manageable amount of information that is written in an easy to understand format.

The Personal Trainer Specialist Exam
Those who choose the option to progress and become a certified Personal Trainer Specialist will complete a theory and a practical exam. These two components assess the candidate's knowledge, counselling skills, and practical application of fitness theory to train clients. The theory exam consists of 75 multiple choice questions, plus a written client case study. The practical exam is an actual workout with a client that is evaluated by your PRO Trainer.

A Certified Personal Trainer Specialist Provides:

• An effective workout based on the needs of each individual client
• Correct demonstration and education in exercise technique
• A safe, healthy and enjoyable client exercise environment
• Client encouragement to pursue a happy and balanced lifestyle
• Client communication that is genuine, honest and professional
• Support and encouragement for all exercisers

Personal Trainer Specialist
Scope of Ability
A Can-Fit-Pro certified Personal Trainer Specialist is qualified to:

• Evaluate client needs in physical activity and nutrition based on the counseling foundations in the Personal Trainer Specialist program and provide the client with a safe and effective exercise plan based on their needs, abilities and goals.
• Confirm that clients have completed the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q developed by Health Canada), and then provide an individualized training session to apparently healthy individuals who have no known major medical conditions.
• Monitor client resting and exercise heart rate and blood pressure regularly.
• Develop a client specific exercise plan within your level of ability and progress to more advanced training techniques with clients once the proper competency has been achieved.
• Modify all client exercise technique as needed to strive for optimal individual biomechanical effectiveness.
• Promote the benefits of regular physical activity and a balanced lifestyle combined with a healthy diet using Canada’s Physical Activity Guide as a reference.
• Provide generalized advice on nutrition based on Canada’s Food Guide. Individuals who require more specific advice on diet and supplements must be referred to a qualified nutrition professional.
• Answer general questions for participants on injuries or discomforts related to exercise. All injuries must be diagnosed and treated by a qualified medical professional.
• Provide emergency care based on the participant needs (contact EMS, provide Emergency First Aid or CPR).

As a certified Personal Trainer, I agree to provide a safe and effective individual exercise program that provides appropriate exercise selection and intensity to meet the individual needs of each adult client.
As a certified Personal Trainer Specialist (PTS), I agree to respect my role, abide by the Code of Ethics and work within my Scope of Ability at all times.
I recognize that failure to follow this Scope of Ability will result in immediate removal of my PTS certification designation.

To download to the Personal Trainer Specialist Scope of Ability, click here.