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Credit-Free Instructor - Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma
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About this Position
About the Faculty of Continuing Education & Extension
The Faculty of Continuing Education at Mount Royal University invites applications for a credit-free contract instructor.
Mount Royal University has provided continuing education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 60 years. We offer more than 1,000 courses and 100 certificate and diploma programs, and have more than 50,000 course registrations each year. Our courses cover a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to social services, business, and health. These courses are offered in a variety of formats on campus, online, in the workplace, and in the community.
About the Role
The Person al Fitness Trainer diploma program offers a comprehensive health science education with an emphasis on special populations. The curriculum consists of academic and technical courses and was designed to meet the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - Certified Personal Trainer national certification.
The department is seeking an instructor with the ability to teach the following course part‑time in the Fall 2026 semester:
XPFT 20400 Fitness Appraisal & Lifestyle Counselling
Students will acquire the skills to conduct a fitness and lifestyle appraisal and develop strategies that assist clients with healthy lifestyle changes based on their individual needs, goals and motivation. This course will be based on the Physical Activity Training for Health (PATH) protocol as outlined by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and prepares students for the Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP‑CPT) certification examinations.
Tuesdays & Thursdays(September 3, 2026 - December 3, 2026)
5:00pm - 7:55pm
Final Exam: Thursday, December 17, 2026
5:00pm - 7:55pm
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
Identify the history of fitness appraisal in Canada
Explain the relationship between lifestyle habits and health
Understand the models of behavior change, to be able to apply motivational interviewing to clients and use it to assist them in changing their lifestyle habits
Utilize the five step CSEP-PATH client‑centered process to conduct fitness and lifestyle appraisals
Identify the CSEP-PATH tools and resources
Conduct a fitness and lifestyle appraisal using the CSEP-PATH protocol
Develop advanced fitness and lifestyle counseling skills
Be prepared to complete the national CSEP-CPT examinations
Responsibilities
The instructor is responsible for instruction using the approved curriculum, implementation of applicable curriculum assessment measures, and marking and submitting final course grades. The instructor will also be required to maintain regular contact with the administration team and adhere to program policies and deadlines. Students in this class are part of the Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma Program.
Instruction:
Marking/grading
Course outline preparation
Course delivery using approved curriculum and learning materials
Review and revision of course assessments
Administration:
Marking and submission of course grades
Maintaining regular contact with the program administrative team
Participating in virtual instructor meetings and individual meetings with the program coordinator as required
Participating in meetings and adhering to program policies and deadlines
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Health Science, Kinesiology or related field required, completed PhD an asset
Experience with CSEP-CPT
3-5 years of applicable professional experience
Working knowledge of copyright and APA citation
Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Minimum two years of instructional experience in an adult education environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Self‑motivated and self‑directed
Proficiency with Google Workspace
Proficiency with the D2L learning management system is an asset
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify and we will work together on your accommodation request.
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