The YMCAs of Québec offer a variety of workshops and health and fitness certifications for fitness instructors and trainers who would like to keep their certifications current and learn new skills.
The workshops welcome certified instructors. They provide information on the latest developments and training techniques, and enable instructors to enhance their skill set and professionalism all at once.
Our new virtual program allows you to complete your training from the comfort of your home with a live instructor, other students and educational materials on a digital platform.
Workshops - Spring 2021
The Magic of the Essential Principles of Pilates (French)
Would you agree that something magical happens between your mind and body when you practice Pilates? The secret clearly lies in performing the specific Pilates exercises, but even more so in our ability to apply the essential principles of these exercises during the practice. Correctly applying the essential principles of Pilates promotes a return to the basics, tapping into the body’s natural intelligence. This awareness also greatly enhances your body’s function and performance. Explore this magic and see the difference it can make in your Pilates practice and teaching. Deepen your knowledge and experience of the principles by delving into a few of the more well-known Pilates exercises. Take this opportunity to see and experience Pilates in a different manner.
- Saturday, April 24 2021 | 1 pm - 4 pm
- Instructor: Chantal Perron
- Virtual class
Exercise and Cancer Care (English)
Exercise and physical activity has a significant place during the different phases of cancer care. This workshop will present and address the main challenges, goals, approaches and roles that a trainer can play from cancer prevention through to diagnosis, treatment and into survivorship.
- Saturday, May 8 2021 | 9 am - 12 pm
- Instructor: Celena Scheede-Bergdhal
- Virtual class
Designing Accessible Fitness Programs (English)
This workshop will give you an overview on what the term accessibility means, its barriers, as well as ways to make your fitness programs more accessible in-person and online.
- Thursday, May 27 2021 | 6 pm - 9 pm
- Instructor : Anne Archambault
- Virtual class
FIT Personal Trainer Gap Course (English)
This six-hour gap course for trainers with existing YMCA Canada Individual Conditioning Certification to upgrade/update their certification to YMCA Canada Personal Trainer has been developed. This course can also be taken to obtain continuing education credits for all the FIT certifications.
- Saturday, June 12 2021 | 9:30 am - 4 pm
- Instructor: Louise Malone
- Virtual class
Recertification and Continuing Education
To maintain valid certification, the YMCAs of Québec’s instructors and trainers are required to participate in continuing education workshops, for a total of 16 hours over a two-year period.
Two of these workshops or six hours must be taken as part of the YMCAs of Québec’s continuing education program.
Please consult the recertification form for full recertification requirements.
General Information
Cancellation
To cancel or reschedule your workshop registration, please notify the supervisor at least 48 hours before the workshop.
Fees
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Registration
You can register now using our Online Registration system or at one our YMCA centres.