Credit-Free Instructor: XPFT 22005 Special Populations - Older Adult
About the role
Job Title
Credit-Free Instructor: XPFT 22005 Special Populations - Older Adult
Job Type
Contract
Union
Other Salary Grade
Hybrid Work
This position is ineligible
Location
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
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 Personal 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. For more information on the program, please visit mru.ca/pft.
The department is seeking an instructor with the ability to teach the following course part-time in the Winter 2026 semester:
Name of Course: XPFT 22005 Special Populations - Older Adult
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 13 – April 7: 1300-1455
- Thursday, April 21: 1300-1455 (Final Exam)
Course Description: This course is intended to broaden student’s awareness of the complexities and intricacies of the aging process as it relates to physical activity and the body. The focus will be on physical activity and how it relates to several dimensions of aging including physical, social and cultural contexts. Students will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge targeted towards developing, implementing and evaluating physical activity programs for adults over the age of 65.
Course Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Evaluate contemporary issues of aging on today’s society
- Examine how physical activity may enhance the lives of the elderly, old elderly and frail elderly
- Examine physiological and neuromotor changes associated with aging
- Understand the risk and functional assessment of the older adult
- Evaluate services currently available to elderly citizens in the city of Calgary
- Understand the exercise prescription for the older adult
- Appreciate the aging process and the unique facets of the older adult
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
- Lesson preparation
- Course delivery
- Marking/grading
- Course outline preparation
- Course delivery using approved curriculum and learning materials
- Review and revision of course assessments
- Daily course access: Even though there are no predetermined times of the day, an instructor must have online access. Online instructors must have reliable internet service throughout the entire period of the course.
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
Closing Date: December 1, 2025
A cover letter and resume should be submitted as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Title of Contents].pdf (ex. Smith, X00000, Curriculum Vitae.pdf). 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. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.
About MRU Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.
About Mount Royal University Career Services
Career Services engages students in transformative experiences beyond the classroom, through work-integrated learning and career exploration. We connect industry partners with skilled and motivated students who positively impact our local, national and global community.
Page monitored Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Holidays excluded.
Career Services -FOIP Notification Statement-
The personal information that you provide to Mount Royal University is collected under the authority of the Post-Secondary Learning Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act - section 33(c).
The information will be used for the purposes of administering Career Services activities including, but not limited to; communicating with students regarding events, facilitating Work Experience opportunities, managing job postings and collaborating with Industry Partners to encourage their on-going participation and support concerning various activities within Career Services.
Additionally, MRU also collects personal information for the purposes of carrying out its business and operations with students and alumni, including but not limited to statistical research, funding, planning and marketing purposes. For more information (about Alumni Relations), please visit: https://www.mtroyal.ca/AcademicSupport/StudentRegistrationRecords/FOIP/index.htm
Questions regarding the collection of personal information can be directed to: Operations Coordinator - Career Services - Mount Royal University - A200, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW - Calgary, AB - T3E 6K6 - 403.440.6307 - studentjobs@mtroyal.ca
Credit-Free Instructor: XPFT 22005 Special Populations - Older Adult
About the role
Job Title
Credit-Free Instructor: XPFT 22005 Special Populations - Older Adult
Job Type
Contract
Union
Other Salary Grade
Hybrid Work
This position is ineligible
Location
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
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 Personal 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. For more information on the program, please visit mru.ca/pft.
The department is seeking an instructor with the ability to teach the following course part-time in the Winter 2026 semester:
Name of Course: XPFT 22005 Special Populations - Older Adult
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 13 – April 7: 1300-1455
- Thursday, April 21: 1300-1455 (Final Exam)
Course Description: This course is intended to broaden student’s awareness of the complexities and intricacies of the aging process as it relates to physical activity and the body. The focus will be on physical activity and how it relates to several dimensions of aging including physical, social and cultural contexts. Students will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge targeted towards developing, implementing and evaluating physical activity programs for adults over the age of 65.
Course Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Evaluate contemporary issues of aging on today’s society
- Examine how physical activity may enhance the lives of the elderly, old elderly and frail elderly
- Examine physiological and neuromotor changes associated with aging
- Understand the risk and functional assessment of the older adult
- Evaluate services currently available to elderly citizens in the city of Calgary
- Understand the exercise prescription for the older adult
- Appreciate the aging process and the unique facets of the older adult
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
- Lesson preparation
- Course delivery
- Marking/grading
- Course outline preparation
- Course delivery using approved curriculum and learning materials
- Review and revision of course assessments
- Daily course access: Even though there are no predetermined times of the day, an instructor must have online access. Online instructors must have reliable internet service throughout the entire period of the course.
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
Closing Date: December 1, 2025
A cover letter and resume should be submitted as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Title of Contents].pdf (ex. Smith, X00000, Curriculum Vitae.pdf). 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. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.
About MRU Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.
About Mount Royal University Career Services
Career Services engages students in transformative experiences beyond the classroom, through work-integrated learning and career exploration. We connect industry partners with skilled and motivated students who positively impact our local, national and global community.
Page monitored Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Holidays excluded.
Career Services -FOIP Notification Statement-
The personal information that you provide to Mount Royal University is collected under the authority of the Post-Secondary Learning Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act - section 33(c).
The information will be used for the purposes of administering Career Services activities including, but not limited to; communicating with students regarding events, facilitating Work Experience opportunities, managing job postings and collaborating with Industry Partners to encourage their on-going participation and support concerning various activities within Career Services.
Additionally, MRU also collects personal information for the purposes of carrying out its business and operations with students and alumni, including but not limited to statistical research, funding, planning and marketing purposes. For more information (about Alumni Relations), please visit: https://www.mtroyal.ca/AcademicSupport/StudentRegistrationRecords/FOIP/index.htm
Questions regarding the collection of personal information can be directed to: Operations Coordinator - Career Services - Mount Royal University - A200, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW - Calgary, AB - T3E 6K6 - 403.440.6307 - studentjobs@mtroyal.ca