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AFLCA Subsidized Course Descriptions

Exercise Theory—A minimum 24 hour course covering basic fitness principles and a variety of activity experiences. Course topics include: anatomy, physiology, movement mechanics, training and conditioning, nutrition, leadership and health and fitness. Prerequisite: None.

  • Available subsidy—$300

Group Exercise Fundamentals—A minimum 12 hour course covering topics specific to leading group exercise classes. Topics included are: leadership, trends and media, history, legal responsibility and accountability, class components, music, movement and cueing, developing movement combinations, exercise analysis, and special populations. This course may be combined with a designation course such as Choreography, Step, Cycle, Portable Equipment or Mind/Body.

Prerequisite: Exercise Theory
Available subsidy—$300

Aquatic Exercise Specialty—A 20-hour course covering topics specific to leading group classes in an aquatic environment. Topics covered include use of equipment, pool organization, principles of water, effects on body movement, safety in the water environment, use of music and special populations. There is an examination and a seven-hour practicum and practical observation requirement. (course length may be extended)
Prerequisite: Exercise Theory course or existing Fitness Leader.

Fitness for the Older Adult Specialty—A 20-hour course covering topics specific to leading fitness classes for the aging population. This course provides an overview of the changes that occur in the body as it ages and the considerations required when planning and leading fitness classes for older adults. Topics covered include nutrition, physiology of aging, sociology of aging, common disorders and risk management.

Prerequisite: Exercise Theory

Available subsidy—$400

Resistance Training Specialty—A 20-hour course covering topics specific to leading fitness classes in a weight room such as shaping, toning, circuit, introductory weight training programs, monitoring fitness centre, and/or weight room orientation. Topics covered include techniques and precautions, exercise analysis, design, anatomy program design, safety considerations, training methods, resistance training with women, older adults and youth.
Prerequisite: Fitness Theory

Available subsidy—$400

Re-certification—An eight-hour course covering a variety of topics. Needs Assessments are often completed by the facilitator to determine specific areas of focus.

*Recertification Application Form

Available subsidy—$250

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Subsidy Application Forms

Subsidy APPLICATION DEADLINES

February 1 for April 1 thru June 30
April 1 for July 1 thru September 30
July 1 for October 1 thru December 31
November 1 for January 1 thru March 31

Applications submitted after the deadline will be approved, but may not be eligible to access subsidy dollars. If subsidy dollars are still available after all of the quarter’s applications have been reviewed and processed, late applicants may have access to these dollars.