We believe that ALL instructors in ANY TYPE of physical activity based classes MUST have proper credentials and/or appropriate training in applied human anatomy, exercise physiology, leadership, safety and more. Its a matter of professionalism and excellence.
XCOMPANY is proud to offer Regional, National and International Certification courses with canfitpro (Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc). Over 25,000 membership strong, canfitpro is THE leader in fitness education, certification and training in Canada and is recognized world-wide.
If you are looking at a rewarding professional teaching career in FITNESS, PERSONAL TRAINING, DANCE, MARTIAL ARTS, PHYSICAL THEATRE, and other personal or group exercise type classes…this course is for you (and mandatory in most these fields). Learn applied human anatomy, exercise physiology, bioenergetics, class components, program design, legal issues, leadership and so much more. Set yourself apart from the untrained rest and become a hireable, knowledgeable and insurable teaching professional.
COMBINED THEORY & PRACTICAL COURSE: NO MORE SEPARATE THEORY & PRACTICAL COURSES, so save your money! Due to advances in educational technology, canfitpro courses now supplement classroom time with ONLINE TRAINING, WEBINARS, DVDs, STUDY GUIDES as part of ONE comprehensive session, incorporating both theory and practical components in ONE course.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: The FIS/PTS Certification is a truly NATIONAL certification, saving you from hassles such as provincial transfer fees, challenge exams fess and other ‘fees.’ Save time and money. Also, canfitpro certification is also recognized INTERNATIONALLY in places like USA, China, Europe and even Dubai!
EXPAND YOUR FUTRE: Once completed, FIS/PTS professionals can expand their instructor expertise in other areas such as MIND-BODY, OLDER ADULT, YOGA, AQUA, PILATES,MMA, ZUMBA and more!
PHYSICAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING: XCOMPANY, MB Physical Arts & Fitness will also combine this course with additional training considerations for those who want to teach PHYSICAL ARTS*, such as DANCE, PHYSICAL THEATRE & MARTIAL ARTS. Because of the lack of formal training in Kinesiology in these fields, this will set you apart as a hireable, insurable and knowledgeable teaching professional!
*Physical Arts Instructor candidates will train in proper Exercise Anatomy, Physiology, Bioenergetics, Fitness, etc.. and will complete either the FIS or PTS certification, and will integrate it with the PHYSICAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR course. Curriculum content must be provided by either the host organization ( host organization here ) or curriculum equivalency (ie dance, martial arts, etc).
Current courses and certifications include
i. Fitness Instructor Specialist
ii. Personal Training Specialist
iii. Physical Arts Instructor
- Minimum age: 16
iv. Junior Instructorship
- Minimum age: 15
v. Apprenticeship
- Minimum age: 13
vi. Teaching Assistant
- Minimum age: 12