MFC upcoming events

ACC Personal Training Course 2026 - Current Registrants Only (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

This link is for Current Registrants for the Assiniboine Community College Registered Personal Trainer Program

Here are the course dates for the course.

Tues	03/10/2026	6pm-10pm	online
Wed	03/11/2026	6pm-10pm	online
Tues	03/17/2026	6pm-10pm	online
Wed	03/18/2026	6pm-10pm	online
Tues	03/24/2026	6pm-10pm	online
Wed	03/25/2026	6pm-10pm	online
Sat	03/28/2026	12pm-8pm	In person at ACC Gym
Sun	03/29/2026	8am-4pm	In person at ACC Gym
Tues	03/31/2026	6pm-10pm	online
Wed	04/01/2026	6pm-10pm	online
Tues	04/07/2026	6pm-10pm	online
Wed	04/08/2026	6pm-10pm	online

Join instructions

Active Older Adult Course October 2026 (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Active Older Adult Course
MFC course
Date: October 17, 2026. 9:00am-5:00pm.

Instructor: Susan

Location: in person at the Rady JCC.

Manuals can be picked up from the MFC office BEFORE the start of the course. Please email or call to coordinate a pick up. 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Pre-requisites for this course is BOTH the Exercise Theory and Resistance Training Course or Group Fitness Certification.

**If you are teaching land based classes you must hold a land based certification (Group, Resistance Training or Yoga) first before you can take the Active Order Adult (AOA) Course. If you hold the Aqua Certification, then you can teach AOA in the water to your participants.

Motivate and Move - Webinar 3 CEC- Breaking Barriers: Fundamentals of Training Clients with Physical Disabilities (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Breaking Barriers: Fundamentals of Training Clients with Physical Disabilities

This interactive webinar provides fitness professionals with practical strategies for creating more inclusive exercise environments and adapting training for clients with physical disabilities. Participants will explore common barriers to accessing exercise, communication strategies, scope of practice, and key considerations for adapting exercises and programming.

The session will introduce practical considerations for working with clients with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, and amputations, including common symptoms, exercise considerations, equipment needs, and approaches to assessment and program design. Participants will also explore how to modify exercises and use adaptive equipment while maintaining client safety, autonomy, and individual goals.

The webinar will emphasize practical, client-centred strategies that fitness professionals can apply immediately in their own coaching environments.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify common physical, environmental, and knowledge-based barriers that may prevent people with physical disabilities from accessing exercise.
Apply appropriate communication strategies and recognize the importance of asking clients about their individual needs rather than making assumptions.
Identify key exercise considerations for clients with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, and amputations.
Apply basic assessment and exercise-modification strategies to develop more appropriate and individualized training programs.
Identify ways to improve accessibility and inclusion within fitness facilities and coaching environments.

Megan's Bio:

Megan Williamson, BA, CPT is an adaptive fitness and rehabilitation coach, educator, and the owner and Head Coach of Ocean Rehab & Fitness. With over a decade of experience working with people with physical disabilities, Megan specializes in adaptive exercise, individualized program design, and helping fitness professionals and organizations create more inclusive training environments.

Megan develops and delivers adaptive fitness education and staff training for gyms, recreation centres, schools, and other organizations. She is the creator of Breaking Barriers, an adaptive fitness education program designed to give fitness professionals practical tools for working with clients with physical disabilities.

Megan also works with the Rick Hansen Foundationand has contributed to disability inclusion initiatives within the fitness and rehabilitation community.

Through her work, Megan combines practical coaching experience with education to help fitness professionals move beyond simply providing access and develop exercise environments where people with disabilities can participate safely, confidently, and meaningfully.

Registered Personal Trainer Course October 2026 (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registered Personal Trainer Course
MFC course
Date: October 23-25, 2026.

Time: Friday 6:00-10:00 online, Sat/Sun 9:00am-5:00pm in person.

Location: The Rady JCC.

Instructor: Jenn

Manuals must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Pre-requisites for this course is BOTH the Exercise Theory and Resistance Training Course.

Motivate and Move Yin Yoga Certificate Workshop 10 CEC's (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Course Description

The Yin Yoga Certificate is an immersive 8-hour training designed to introduce certified MFC yoga teachers to the foundations, philosophy, principles, and practical application of Yin Yoga.

Participants will explore the unique characteristics of Yin Yoga, including longer-held, passive postures, mindful awareness, functional anatomy, energetic concepts, and the importance of finding an appropriate edge while practicing safely and compassionately.

Through a combination of theory, and teaching exercises, participants will learn how to create and sequence effective Yin Yoga classes for a variety of students and experience levels.

This training is suitable for yoga teachers who wish to deepen their personal practice and develop the skills and confidence to incorporate Yin Yoga into their teaching.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Explain the origins, philosophy, and fundamental principles of Yin Yoga.
Understand the difference between Yin Yoga and more active yang-based practices.
Apply key Yin Yoga principles, including stillness, time, sensation, and mindfulness
Identify common Yin Yoga postures and their primary target areas.
Use functional anatomy to understand individual differences in Yin postures.
Offer appropriate modifications, variations, props, and alternatives.
Recognize the importance of working within an individual's appropriate range of sensation.
Understand meridian lines and their application to Yin Yoga.
Design safe and effective Yin Yoga sequences.

Join Sheena Kilpatrick the instructor for this course!

Sheena Kilpatrick is an experienced yoga and fitness educator with more than 25 years of experience in movement, health, and wellness. Sheena holds a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education and is a 650-hour certified yoga instructor. Her yoga education includes 500 hours of intensive Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga training completed in India, where she developed a strong foundation in traditional yoga philosophy, meditation, pranayama, and asana. She has continued her education through specialized training in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Pre and Post-Natal Yoga.

In 2016, Sheena completed her Yin Yoga teacher training with renowned Yin Yoga teacher and author Bernie Clark in Vancouver. Her interest in Eastern philosophy, Tai Chi, meditation, and the deeper contemplative aspects of yoga continues to influence her teaching. She integrates these traditions with her scientific and exercise-based background as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to create classes that are both thoughtful and accessible.

With her combination of traditional yoga education, movement science, and years of teaching experience, Sheena brings a unique perspective to Yin Yoga—one that honours both the ancient traditions of yoga and our contemporary understanding of the body.

Exercise Theory Course October 2026 (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Exercise Theory Course
MFC course
Date: October 30- Nov 1, 2026.

Instructor : Sheena

Friday online (6-10). Saturday/Sunday(9am-5pm) in person at The Rady JCC . Attendance is required at all course dates.

Location: Online and in person. Manuals must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Learn the basic theory behind fitness classes including leadership, health and fitness, anatomy, physiology, applied movement mechanics, principles of training, Exercise analysis & Risk Management, body composition, Program planning, workout design and basic nutrition. This course will give you the knowledge to proceed to the practical modules. This course is required in order to take any of the MFC Certification Courses.

MFC AGM AWARDS GAMES NIGHT (2 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Group Cycling Certification November Course (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Group Fitness CYCLING Course

Location: Winnipeg, Rady JCC fitness Centre
Dates: November 7, 2026 . Attendance is required at all classes.

Times: (9:00-5:00 PM IN-PERSON)

Instructor: Jenn

Manuals must be purchased/picked up from the MFC office, please call 204-235-1245 to arrange for manual. Appointment required for pick up times.

Pre-requisites for this course is the Exercise Theory Course

Basic First Aid and CPR C (8 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Basic First Aid (Previously called Emergency First Aid) and CPR level C Course With MFC - by St. John's Ambulance training
Date: Sunday November 8, 2026. In-person at the MFC office (new office location 112 Market).

Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Location: MFC office. 360- 112 Market Ave

Instructor: Sheena

COURSE CONTENT

Responding to an emergency
Recognizing a mental health emergency
CPR & AED for adults, children, and Infants
Bleeding and burn management
Medical emergencies

**St John's Ambulance will be sending you your Certificate directly. You will need to send a copy to the MFC office once you receive it, for your MFC status.

Exercise Theory Course November 13-15 2026 (13 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Exercise Theory Course - ONLINE
MFC course
Date: November 13-15, 2026. All online.

Location: Online - via zoom meeting.

Instructor : Kassy

Friday 6-10 and Sat/Sun 9am-5pm online via zoom. Attendance is required at all course dates online via zoom meetings.

Manuals must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Resistance Training Course November, 2026 (20 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Resistance Training Course
MFC course

Date: November 20-22, 2026. Attendance is required at all classes.

Time: Friday Online (6-10pm) and Sat/Sun (9am-5pm) In-person

Location: Rady JCC 123 Doncaster, Winnipeg

Instructor: Jenn

Manuals are included and must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca. Manual is included in this course fee.

Pre-requisites for this course is the Exercise Theory Course

**Cancellation policy - 3 weeks notice is required to cancel any registration.

Registered Personal Trainer Course December 2026 (4 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Registered Personal Trainer Course
MFC course
Date: December 4-6, 2026.

Time: Friday 6:00-10:00 online, Sat/Sun 9:00am-5:00pm in person.

Location: The Rady JCC.

Instructor: Jenn

Manuals are included and must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Pre-requisites for this course is BOTH the Exercise Theory and Resistance Training Course.

Basic First Aid and CPR C (6 Dec 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Basic First Aid (Previously called Emergency First Aid) and CPR level C Course With MFC - by St. John's Ambulance training
Date: Sunday December 6, 2026. In-person at the MFC office (new office location 112 Market).

Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Location: MFC office. 360- 112 Market Ave

Instructor: Sheena

COURSE CONTENT

Responding to an emergency
Recognizing a mental health emergency
CPR & AED for adults, children, and Infants
Bleeding and burn management
Medical emergencies

**St John's Ambulance will be sending you your Certificate directly. You will need to send a copy to the MFC office once you receive it, for your MFC status.

Exercise Theory Course January 15-17, 2027 (15 Jan 2027)

Sat, 16 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Exercise Theory Course - ONLINE
MFC course
Date: January 15-17, 2027. All online.

Location: Online - via zoom meeting.

Instructor : Jenn

Friday 6-10 and Sat/Sun 9am-5pm online via zoom. Attendance is required at all course dates online via zoom meetings.

Manuals must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Resistance Training Course January 29-31, 2027 (29 Jan 2027)

Sat, 30 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Resistance Training Course
MFC course

Date: January 29-31, 2027. Attendance is required at all classes.

Time: Friday Online (6-10pm) and Sat/Sun (9am-5pm) In-person

Location: Rady JCC 123 Doncaster, Winnipeg

Instructor: Jenn

Pre-requisites for this course is the Exercise Theory Course

**Cancellation policy - 3 weeks notice is required to cancel any registration.

Registered Personal Trainer Course February 2027 (12 Feb 2027)

Sat, 13 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Registered Personal Trainer Course
MFC course
Date: Feb 12-14, 2027.

Time: Friday 6:00-10:00 online, Sat/Sun 9:00am-5:00pm in person.

Location: The Rady JCC.

Instructor: Kassy

Manuals are included and must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Pre-requisites for this course is BOTH the Exercise Theory and Resistance Training Course.

Exercise Theory Course February 19-21, 2027 (19 Feb 2027)

Sat, 20 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Exercise Theory Course - ONLINE
MFC course
Date: February 19-21, 2027. All online.

Location: Online Friday - In person Saturday and Sunday.

Instructor : Kassy

Friday 6-10 and Sat/Sun 9am-5pm in person . Attendance is required at all course dates online via zoom meetings.

Manuals must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Resistance Training Course March 19-21, 2027 (19 Mar 2027)

Fri, 19 Mar 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Resistance Training Course
MFC course

Date: March 19-21, 2027. Attendance is required at all classes.

Time: Friday Online (6-10pm) and Sat/Sun (9am-5pm) In-person

Location: Rady JCC 123 Doncaster, Winnipeg

Instructor: Kassy

Pre-requisites for this course is the Exercise Theory Course

**Cancellation policy - 3 weeks notice is required to cancel any registration.

Registered Personal Trainer Course April 2027 (9 Apr 2027)

Fri, 09 Apr 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Registered Personal Trainer Course
MFC course
Date: April 9-11, 2027.

Time: Friday 6:00-10:00 online, Sat/Sun 9:00am-5:00pm in person.

Location: The Rady JCC.

Instructor: Sheena

Manuals are included and must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Pre-requisites for this course is BOTH the Exercise Theory and Resistance Training Course.

MFC upcoming events

ACC Personal Training Course 2026 - Current Registrants Only (29 Sep 2026)

Active Older Adult Course October 2026 (17 Oct 2026)

Motivate and Move - Webinar 3 CEC- Breaking Barriers: Fundamentals of Training Clients with Physical Disabilities (23 Oct 2026)

Breaking Barriers: Fundamentals of Training Clients with Physical Disabilities

Registered Personal Trainer Course October 2026 (23 Oct 2026)

Motivate and Move Yin Yoga Certificate Workshop 10 CEC's (24 Oct 2026)

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Join Sheena Kilpatrick the instructor for this course!

Exercise Theory Course October 2026 (30 Oct 2026)

MFC AGM ** AWARDS **GAMES NIGHT (2 Nov 2026)

Group Cycling Certification November Course (7 Nov 2026)

Basic First Aid and CPR C (8 Nov 2026)

COURSE CONTENT

Exercise Theory Course November 13-15 2026 (13 Nov 2026)

Resistance Training Course November, 2026 (20 Nov 2026)

Registered Personal Trainer Course December 2026 (4 Dec 2026)

Basic First Aid and CPR C (6 Dec 2026)

COURSE CONTENT

Exercise Theory Course January 15-17, 2027 (15 Jan 2027)

Resistance Training Course January 29-31, 2027 (29 Jan 2027)

Registered Personal Trainer Course February 2027 (12 Feb 2027)

Exercise Theory Course February 19-21, 2027 (19 Feb 2027)

Resistance Training Course March 19-21, 2027 (19 Mar 2027)

Registered Personal Trainer Course April 2027 (9 Apr 2027)

MFC AGM AWARDS GAMES NIGHT (2 Nov 2026)