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Mentorship/Education Connie belongs to Can-Fit-Pro's team of PRO Trainers (professional trainers) across Canada, who instruct and certify 'Personal Trainer Specialist' and 'Nutrition and Wellness' candidates. Can Fit Pro is an industry leader in affordable, attainable, and high-quality fitness certification. Recognized across Canada and around the world. Connie was awarded 'Can-Fit-Pro's 2008-2009 Participants Choice Pro Trainer of the Year'! Visit CanFitPro at www.canfitpro.com One on One or Group tutoring is available. Contact Connie today.
In early 2008, Connie had the opportunity to instruct the PTS course in Iqaluit, Nunavut, which resulted in 2 certified fitness professionals for Atii Fitness Centre.
Feb 2009 - Another successful trip to Iqaluit. Congrats to the 5 new PTs at Atii Fitness Centre! May 2010 - Connie brought the Nutrition & Wellness Specialist course to Iqaluit. Congrats to the 7 new NWS at Atii!
Connie is the Canadian Representative for The Institute of Human Performance, directed by Juan Carlos Santana. JC Santana will be starting his Canadian Certification Tour in early 2010. JC's MMA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification Juan Carlos “JC” Santana designed his world renowned Institute of Human Performance (IHP) to train and educate the best. At his IHP, JC has trained the best combat warriors the world has ever seen, from MMA superstars to elite military and special operations units. Strength and conditioning professionals from all over the world also come to IHP to learn and experience JC’s training systems. However, it is hard for many to ever make the pilgrimage to IHP in Boca Raton, Florida to see JC and his staff in action. With this reality in mind, JC listened to the requests of his students, athletes and colleagues and created the first combat strength and conditioning certification system ever created. This certification system specializes in the Strength and conditioning for the Modern Gladiator, coincidently the name of JC’s best selling combat training book. MMA is the fastest growing sport right now and the need for a sophisticated training system is mandatory is essential to success. However, few MMA strength and conditioning coaches and athletes have the time to go back to school and get a 4-year degree in exercise science and then get the practical experience needed to optimally combine theory and practice. For this reason JC Santana has developed the MMA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach certification. This certificate combines JC’s 30 plus years of practical experience and his 20 years of formal education into one program. Now, the MMA coach and athlete can learn complex training systems in a simple, easy to understand format! Location:Toronto, ON Dates: TBD Mid 2011
IHP Functional Training Specialist Diploma Courses
Level I, Level II, Level III
are Coming to a Town Near You!
Finally! There is a Functional Training Specialist Diploma Course being offered by someone who has earned the academic credentials, has authored more than 60 titles, has been on the international lecture circuit for 10 years, has created his own fitness facility from the ground up—and who TRAINS PEOPLE EVERY DAY! Juan Carlos “JC” Santana’s Institute of Human Performance (IHP) Functional Training Specialist Diploma Course provides today’s fitness professional with the most advanced and practical information in the fitness industry. Whether you work in rehabilitation, in athletics, with youths, with seniors, train one-on-one, or train in groups, the IHP Functional Training Specialist Diploma Course will simplify everything and teach you real-world training techniques! Why Choose the Functional Training Specialist Diploma Course? In response to the great demand we have received from my clients, customers, friends, and colleagues, we have decided to design a Functional Training Specialist Diploma Coursethat provides REAL TIME functional training philosophy, systems, methods, and techniques. The decision to embark on this intense educational journey was not been easy. For many years we have trusted the major organizations to certify fitness professionals and provide them with the latest information on training. Although these certification organizations do a great job of at providing basic education and certifying fitness professionals, most certifications are behind the times on providing cutting edge, practical applications. Having been involved in the best certification processes in the fitness industry, we understand the strengths and weaknesses of the current certifications offered to fitness professionals. Some certifications put such a heavy emphasis on traditional academic knowledge and scientific data that they lag on the practical aspect of performance enhancement and personal training methods. Sometimes being “science-based” means you are behind the times by 10-15 years. Other certifications are designed by therapists who are trying to turn everyone else into therapists. As anyone that has gone through physical therapy can attest to, therapy and personal training are nothing alike –so why should the education be? Finally, other certifications are designed by people who have never owned a gym, have never coached or trained anyone, and—in some cases—have never exercised a day in their lives. In my opinion, if you have not lived it, you can’t teach it! So who are you, as a personal trainer, going to trust? You are going to trust an organization who speaks specifically to your needs, your wants, your fears, your strengths, your challenges, your triumphs, and your world. IHP is that organization and JC Santana is that person, the one who feels what you feel, sees what you see, and works how you work! What’s Included in the IHP Functional Training Specialist Courses? If you want to sound or act like a doctor or a therapist, this certification is NOT for you. However, if you want to finally get a great understanding of the principles, philosophy, systems, methods, and techniques of functionally training, then the Functional Training Specialist Diploma Courses are what you want. We believe in conceptualizing powerful training systems but delivering them in a simple format. Our approach to teaching is simple: Learn the basics so well that they will give you a clear understanding of the complex. After all, the complex is made up of the basics. The Functional Training Specialist Diploma Courses teach the IHP Training systems powerful yet simple program. However, this course is NOT for the beginner and we recommend you obtain a major level certification before taking my IHP Functional Training Certifications. There are several organizations providing high-level, accredited certifications, including the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Can-Fit-Pro, American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). The IHP Functional Training Instructor (Level I) Functional Training Specialist Course is an 8 hour course. The LEVEL I Certification comes directly from my Functional Training: Breaking the Bonds of Traditionalism book and DVD. This certification covers the basic concepts of functional training, introduces five functional modalities, and introduces the student to the fundamentals of IHP's Hybrid training programming. Upon successful completion the student is awarded the IHP Functional Training Instructor DIPLOMA. The IHP Personal Trainer (Level II) Functional Training Specialist Course comes directly from our Functional Training: Breaking the Bonds of Traditionalism book and DVD. This course covers major concepts of functional training, such as the history, the functional training environment, evaluation techniques, driving functional movement, functional modalities, and basic program design. Upon successful completion of this course the student is awarded the IHP Functional Training Personal Trainer DIPLOMA. Students having advanced knowledge of functional training may take the LEVEL II course without completing the LEVEL I course. The IHP Personal Trainer (Level III) Functional Training Specialist Course comes directly from the Essence of Program Design book and covers the IHP Hybrid periodization model. This course reviews and expands on our 4-Pillars of Movement Model, how it relates the biomechanics of modern living, and how it is integrated into IHP Training System. Case studies and more advanced programming concepts are illustrated, discussed, and applied at this level. Upon successful completion of this course the student is awarded the IHP Functional Training Performance Coach DIPLOMA. In order to sit for the LEVEL III course, successful completion of the LEVEL II course is manadatory. The IHP Personal Trainer (Level II) and IHP Performance Coach (Level III) Functional Training Certifications are advanced 16-hour, 2-day courses. These two certifications are recommended for students who have been certified by major organizations and have had 2-5 years experience in the fitness field as personal trainers or coaches. The information covered in these certification is more advanced and the student is expected to know the foundational information discussed in the IHP Instructor Course. The exam process for all IHP Functional Training Specialist Courses consists of a 35-question written exam that lasts 40 minutes, and a 10-question applications test administered via a 15-minute video. The total running time of the exam is 55 minutes and the test consists of 45 questions. The questions are a combination of true and false and multiple choice designed to test recall, analysis, and application abilities. This testing format was selected to eliminate tester bias and is the testing format of choice with top certifying organizations such as the NSCA. By the time students finishes all IHP Functional Training Specialist Courses they will have all of the information necessary to train just about anyone and help their clients reach just about any goal. These courses will teach fitness professionals all the techniques needed come Monday morning when they are training in the trenches with the rest of us. About JC Santana JC Santana holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science from Florida Atlantic University (FAU). He has completed 3 years of postgraduate work at the University of Miami (UM) and FAU and is now pursuing his doctoral degree. Santana has published scientific research and articles in several peer review journals, and more than 100 of his articles have been published in popular trade magazines. As an athlete and a coach, Santana has studied performance enhancement techniques for the last three decades and has spent the last 35 years researching and developing training techniques that have revolutionized fitness. His 55 DVDs and 14 books have made him one of the most prolific authors of our times and his international 35-city annual tour testifies to his dedication and far-reaching influence in the fitness field.
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