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