The NSFA, together with Nova Scotia’s Department of Health Promotion and Protection, is proud to present our Youth Fitness Leadership Certification. This program is the first of its kind in North America, and we hope the program will grow to be internationally renowned. Be a part of the action and help youth build a better, more fit, tomorrow.
To become a youth fitness leader, youth must be between the ages of 15-17 and should have a general interest in physical activity. This course will give participants the skills and knowledge to lead children and youth in energetic movement to music at schools, recreation centers, day camps, sport camps and other locations.
Becoming a leader
The NSFA wants you to be a youth fitness leader. We will train you to be a confident fitness leader, giving you the skills to teach fitness classes to children and youth.
Some of the topics we will cover will include:
- How youth learn at various stages
- Age-specific guidelines for appropriate types of exercise
- How to use music with fitness
- Safe vs. unsafe exercises
- Real practice on teaching exercises
All of our course material is designed for your age group, so you’re not getting in over your head.
To become certified you will need to meet our minimum requirements:
- completion of theory and practical course work
- Pass of 80% on theory exam
- Pass on practical evaluation
- Completion of participation and observation
- Completion of level C CPR
The NSFA, together with Nova Scotia’s Department of Health Promotion and Protection, is proud to present our Youth Fitness Leadership Certification. This program is the first of its kind in North America, and we hope the program will grow to be internationally renowned. Be a part of the action and help youth build a better, more fit, tomorrow.
