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Become an HFA Group Trainer

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A Step-by-Step on How to Become an HFA-Certified Group Trainer

Learn the dynamics of training groups of people, class layouts, various class formats, leadership skills and more. HFA's Group Trainer certification will give you the tools to teach group training classes with confidence and flair.

In order to become an HFA-certified Group Trainer, there are a 2 courses that you need to take in a specific sequential order:

Will I receive a certificate in the end:

You will receive a professional Group Training certificate upon successful completion of these courses. This will be your official certificate of completion. It will come to you in PDF format via email. Please save this to your computer for reference. Please note that there is a $10.00 + GST administration fee for re-issuing certificates should you lose your first issuance.

In these courses you will learn:

  • exercise science review
  • human anatomy
  • the skeletal system
  • biomechanics and applied kinesiology
  • nutrition
  • health screening
  • testing and evaluation
  • cardiorespiratory fitness and exercise
  • communication and teaching techniques
  • emergency procedures
  • class formats
  • program planning and design
  • music: beats per minute, phrases, how to use music to motivate the class
  • about various equipment: how to use equipment and what exercises are appropriate for what piece of equipment
  • contraindicated exercises in a group setting

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These courses can be taken in a classroom setting or fully online.

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