Video Practical Evaluation Cheat Sheet

As you begin to prepare for your video evaluation, please take a few moments to review the information below. By becoming familiar with these requirements and tips you will increase your chances of executing a successful practical evaluation.

Equipment Requirements

  • DSLR camera,or webcam, mobile phone with video recording capabilities
  • Tripod or other apparatus to hold the camera immobile

Video Recording Requirments

Video Recording Consent

  • By submitting your practical evaluation video you give consent for CCAA Staff to review the recording for certification purposes
  • The use of participants in the video is optional – It is the instructor's responsibility to obtain consent from any participant before recording the session

Camera Position

  • Side, front or rear angles are all acceptable
  • The instructor should be in the frame at all times (unless taking a water break or helping a participant with technique)

Audio

  • The instructor's voice should be clear and easy to understand 
  • The music should be a background sound, but loud enough to hear over other ambient noise

Length

Video should contain all components of fitness and align with the SFIC standard (total length: 60-75 minutes). The timer starts at the beginning of the warm-up.

  • Warm-up: 5 minutes 
  • Cardiorespiratory Endurance: 20+ minutes 
  • Cardiorespiratory Cool Down: 5 minutes 
  • Muscular Training: 15+ minutes 
  • Balance: 5 minutes 
  • Flexibility: 5 minutes 
Note: sections not taught in the class: example Muscular Power can be demonstrated to the camera at the end of the video (that can be additional time added)

Editing

Videos do not need to be edited, the evaluator does not expect to see professional quality videography throughout the evaluation. The evaluator is looking for a safe, effective exercise class that aligns with the standards described in the SFIC training and manual.

Submitting the video for evaluation

Please note: videos are not archived at the CCAA, they are deleted after the evaluation is completed

Tips

  • Login to MyCCAA to pay the $50.00+tax evaluation fee online prior to submitting the video for evaluation to ensure a quick turnaround (visit the FAQ page for more information)
    • The fee includes video evaluation and a telephone feedback session with the evaluator, completed evaluation form can also be provided upon request
    • Video evaluations are completed within two weeks of submission, allow for this processing time if the certification deadline is approaching 
  • View your video before submitting, use the practical evaluation form to evaluate yourself
  • In order to successfully complete the practical evaluation all component criteria must be marked as Exceeds expectations or Meets expectations ONE Does not meet expectation is permitted
    • Candidates who do not successfully complete the initial evaluation my submit another for evaluation prior to the certification deadline, there is a $50 fee for each additional online practical evaluation