Exercise Theory Course

****A lot of our courses have been cancelled and/or postponed due to COVID-19… as soon as more course dates are available, we will add them to this page. For now, these are all the Courses available. This course is available both in person and via distance education.

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.

Exercise Theory Course
University of Manitoba – Active Living Centre
Dates: June 14, 16, 17, 21, 23 and 24, 2023 (Course Code #16406). Attendance is required at all 6 classes.
Times: Wed/Fri (6-10 PM VIRTUAL), Sat (9-5 PM IN-PERSON)
Location: Room 133, Frank Kennedy Centre (Fort Garry Campus – University of Manitoba). To Register go to University of Manitoba. Under Course Type: choose Manitoba Fitness Council Certification Courses. Click Search. Registration opens at the end of August.
Manuals must be purchased from the MFC office, please call 204-235-1245 to arrange for manual.

Exercise Theory Course – Online
Harmony Tree Studio
Dates: July 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, and 17, 2023 Attendance is required at all 6 classes online.
Times: Online Evenings (6-10 PM VIRTUAL),
Please register with www.harmonytreestudio.com
Manuals must be purchased from the MFC office, please call 204-235-1245 to arrange for manual.

Exercise Theory Course
Location: Winnipeg, MFC office
Dates: September 8-10, 2023. Attendance is required at all classes.
Times: Fri (6-10 PM), Sat (9-5 PM IN-PERSON). Register Here.
Manuals must be purchased from the MFC office, please call 204-235-1245 to arrange for manual.

Exercise Theory Course
University of Manitoba – Active Living Centre
Dates: October 12, 15, 19, and 22, 2023 (Course Code #17136). Attendance is required at all 6 classes.
Times: Thursday (6-10 PM VIRTUAL), Sun (9-5 PM IN-PERSON)
Location: Room 133, Frank Kennedy Centre (Fort Garry Campus – University of Manitoba). To Register go to University of Manitoba. Under Course Type: choose Manitoba Fitness Council Certification Courses. Click Search. Registration opens at the end of August – Aug 17th. Courses will be viewable Aug 10 at noon and registration opens Aug 17 at noon.
Manuals must be purchased from the MFC office, please call 204-235-1245 to arrange for manual.

Distance Education

Exercise Theory is always available by distance education, now with prerecorded webinars included!

To register click here! For more information please contact the Manitoba Fitness Council at info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

“I was surprised and level of detail that was involved in this coursework. Well done!”
Jane Cyan