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F2T 101 Fitness Principles and Practice – Peer Fitness Trainer (PFT) Certificate

Wellness is not a mission – it is a message. Building a wellness program that will improve the quality of fire fighters’ lives begins with genuine, passionate and influential leadership from all levels of a department (e.g. labor, management, Peer Fitness Trainers). The program must be comprehensive, evidence-based, and relevant to the unique demands of each participating fire fighter. It needs to be accessible, inclusive, designed to inspire cultural change, and must place an emphasis on frequent collaboration and communication between all parties.

Central to this integrated approach is a framework that can be easily adopted and understood by all stakeholders – every fire fighter needs the capacity to meet their demands, both on and off the job. This model provides an excellent foundation to establish recommendations for training, exercise, or rehabilitation by focusing on the application to each fire fighter’s life. Ultimately, the same principles that are used by return-to-work specialists and Peer Fitness Trainers can be adopted by training officers when discussing the safest and most effective ways to perform a given job duty. Streamlining the continuum of care and providing a consistent message will provide every fire fighter with the opportunity (and motivation) to improve their health, wellness, performance, and overall quality of life.

What to Expect from the Course

Attendees will improve their ability to assess, design, implement and evaluate exercise sessions for fire fighters with varying interests – they will have the knowledge and skills to become fitness and wellness leaders within their department.

How Long is the Course
  • 4 days (Mon – Thu); 32 hours (8AM – 5PM)
  • To receive PFT Certificate, students must pass an online exam released 4 weeks following course completion
  • Students will have 14 days to complete the online exam
What is Included in the Course
  • PFT Reference Manual
  • Access to Online Learning Modules
  • PFT Curriculum Workbook
  • PFT Certification Exam
  • Three modules (lecture and hands-on) for certified PFTs to share with their department
Who Can Attend this Course

Attendees should be fire fighter-EMS providers employed by a fire department and involved in administering their wellness-fitness program.  To become a certified PFT you must:

  • Register for the course (at least 3 months prior to date)
  • Complete online modules and study the PFT manual
  • Complete all activities in the 4-day course (lecture and practical)
  • Have access to a computer and high speed internet to complete the F2T 101 exam
    F2T 101 Exam Policies
Hosting a Course

Yes, you can host a course! Please visit our Hosting Webpage, or contact Jason Atkin (pft@iaff.org) at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) or info@performanceredefined.ca for more information.

Why Become a Certified PFT?

Throughout the United States and Canada, the PFT Certificate identifies fire fighters who have demonstrated the knowledge and skills to design and implement exercise programs and improve the wellness and fitness of their peers. It differs from other Personal Training credentials because of the unique physical, psychological, and social aspects of firefighting. Training is also provided FOR FIRE FIGHTERS, BY FIRE FIGHTERS.

Course Overview

Download a copy of the course overview using the link below
F2T 101 Course Overview

Course Manual

Download a preview-copy of the course manual using the link below
F2T 101 Course Manual (Preview)

Course Breakdown

Lectures 22 %
Hands On Table Activities 35 %
Practical Exercise Sessions 43 %

Designed using the latest research on fire fighter health and wellness, exercise science, and the prevention injuries, the PFT curriculum is delivered by industry leaders using a combination of teaching styles (i.e. lecture, reflection, discussion, observation, demonstration), small and large group activities, and hands-on exercise sessions.

What People Are Saying

  • I feel confident teaching this to my department and moving forward in a positive way. The instructors were awesome!

    Firefighter
    Port Moody Fire Rescue
  • Best course I have ever taken! Exceeded my expectations. Lots of information, but the structure made it easy to understand.

    Firefighter
    Ottawa Fire Services
  • Great course for both experienced and inexperienced trainers. Loved the discussions after the hands-on activities!

    Firefighter
    Evansville Fire Department
  • I have been athletic my whole life but this allows me to approach my training in a whole new way. I can also share this experience easily with others. Very informative, challenging and enjoyable!

    Firefighter
    Fairfax County Fire and Rescue

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