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Once you have become certified and have developed basic skills, it is necessary to gain practical experience. Fit Physique provides the opportunity for trainers, fitness instructors and yoga teachers to mentor with a staff member or instructor at City Fitness Gym. After initially observing your mentor’s style of training or teaching, you will begin working with clients or classes on one skill at a time completing the program ready to break into the health and fitness industry. Please contact us for consultation regarding this one-on-one educational opportunity.

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Training & Professional Services:
Core Fitness Professional (CFP) Course

This 8–session, 32–hour comprehensive classroom training provides students with the background knowledge needed to become a fitness professional. Learn the science behind movement and exercise, grasp the basics of nutrition, develop your knowledge of anatomy and physiology (and be prepared for the ACE, AFAA and other national fitness certification exams). Already a fitness professional but not yet certified? This is the way to go!

Whether your goal is to become a Personal Trainer, Fitness Class Instructor, or Mind/Body Teacher, this is the place to begin. Learn the theoretical material needed to understand human movement. Gain the knowledge to pass a certification exam. Most importantly, know your scope of practice and lead your clientele safely to a stronger, healthier self—inside and out.

CFP training is held at Fit Physique’s Training Center. See the trainers for this course, below. To register, please download the registration form (pdf file), fill it out and send it by fax or mail with your check or payment information.

Session I
Saturday, September 20, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Nutrition & Weight Control
Gain an understanding of healthy eating habits as they relate to exercise, health, and weight control.

Session II
Sunday, September 21, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Exercise Physiology
Acquire knowledge of terms associated with aerobic exercise and flexibility. Gain an understanding of the physiological changes that the body makes from a resting state to peak exercise.

Session III
Saturday, September 27 , 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Human Anatomy
Acquire an understanding of the heart, lungs, muscles, and bones and their characteristics as they relate to physical conditioning. Included are the definitions and properties of all major muscle groups and bones.

Session IV
Sunday, October 5, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Biomechanics & Applied Kinesiology
Understand movement. Learn how the nervous system, muscles and joints correctly move the body through space.

Session V
Saturday, October 11, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Effective Communication, Motivation & Health Screening
Understand the various stages of learning. Discuss ways to keep participants on track with their programs. Understand the difference between the various health screening forms and how to best use them.

Session VI
Saturday, October 18, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Musculoskeletal Injuries & Emergency Procedures
Identify chronic and acute injuries associated with exercise programs and learn to help prevent them. What are you expected to handle in an emergency? What plans should be in place? How are you legally responsible? Answer these questions and more.

Session VII
Saturday, October 25, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Fitness Business Skills
You know all the theoretical knowledge, but how do you start building your clientele and classes? What are your legal responsibilities regarding carrying insurance? What are basic marketing strategies and software packages that can help? Get a jump-start on your business know-how.

Session VIII
Sunday, October 26, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Review/Sample Test (Optional)
A comprehensive review of all subjects discussed in a question-and-answer forum designed to mentally prepare you for certification testing and actual training and teaching situations. A sample test similar to the national exams will be administered and reviewed.

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CFP Trainers

Shawn Berger

Elie Cossa (CFP/QIT/QPT/CEC’s)
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACSM Certified Health/Fitness Instructor
AFAA Certified Aerobics Instructor
AFAA Step Reebok Certified
ACE/AFAA Continuing Education Provider
Staff Instructor/Trainer for Fit Physique, Inc.

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