Apply post secondary education

Put your qualifications to work

You may have education or other qualifications that meet our standard, and that can be applied to Certified Personal Fitness Trainer accreditation. These qualifications include:

other certifications or
Canadian and international post-secondary education (see below for accepted coursework)

Complete the qualifications review form and upload your certificate or proof of post-secondary education (e.g., transcript).

Qualifications review form

Once we've reviewed your information, we'll contact you by email to let you know your next steps.

A word about standards

Fitness Alberta certifications are based on internationally benchmarked standards for professional qualifications for exercise professionals. This is why your Fitness Alberta certification qualifies for professional insurance and is recognized across Canada and internationally. Your credentials are reviewed against the competencies identified by these standards.

Standards are set collectively, as we work alongside non-profit fitness certification organizations through Fitness Leadership Canada, and the International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals.

More about required course work

To qualify for review your completed post-secondary courses must be:

from a two- or four-year program at an accredited University or College
earned in a relevant faculty such as Physical Education, Kinesiology, or Personal Fitness Training

You will need to submit proof of coursework in the following competencies:

Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Movement Mechanics
Physical health assessment
Health related benefits of physical activity
Exercise prescription and program design
Human behaviour

Submit your credentials

For more information about the knowledge and competencies we require for certification, please review the Certified Personal Fitness Trainer Performance Standards.