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FITNESS LEADERSHIP COURSES
Have dreams of working in the fitness industry and becoming a Certified Personal Trainer? Our courses are approved by the BCRPA (British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association), and you will be provided opportunities to become registered with BCRPA (additional fees apply). Our courses are carefully designed to maximize your learning experiences, and to provide you with the necessary knowledge to get started in your career as a fitness professional. These courses are also of interest to people wanting to increase their own knowledge who are not necessarily looking to become Certified Fitness Leaders.
FITNESS THEORY
Looking to expand your knowledge in health and fitness? This course is the first step to becoming a Certified Fitness Leader. Course content includes: components of fitness, movement mechanics, principles of conditioning, basic nutrition, leadership, anatomy, and physiology. The hip bone’s connected to the thigh bone!
Upcoming Courses:
University of Victoria
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm - 10pm
October 28 - November 25
To register, contact UVic at 250.721.7282, or online.
NEW! FITNESS THEORY EXAM CHALLENGE WORKSHOP
Looking to challenge the BCRPA Fitness Theory Exam? This refresher course will review principles of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and exercise science to help aid in your successful completion of the exam. This prep course is recommended for individuals with previous knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology through other course work or post secondary education. If you have no formal training in these principles, you should complete the 30-hour Fitness Theory Course for full instruction in these areas and successful completion of the BCRPA exam.
Upcoming Workshops:
Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence
Tuesday September 14, 6pm - 10pm
BCRPA Exam Writing Tuesday September 21, 6pm-8pm
To register, contact PISE at 250.220.2500, or online.
Private Instruction:
If the scheduled courses do not suit your lifestyle, Melissa is also available for private instruction. Fitness Theory is instructed privately over 16 hours. Learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace! $475 (additional fees may apply). Semi-private rates are also available.
To register, contact Melissa at 250.588.2668 or email coresourcefitness@shaw.ca
WEIGHT TRAINING
This course is designed to certify you as a Weight Training Instructor. Feel competent and confident at monitoring and supervising a weight room, as well as designing and instructing safe and effective introductory weight training programs. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on training, you will gain a thorough understanding of training exercises for the upper body, lower body, and core muscle groups, as well as program organization and planning.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Fitness Theory and registration with BCRPA in Fitness Theory
Upcoming Courses:
The next Weight Training Courses will be offered in January 2011.
Private Instruction:
Weight Training is instructed privately over 10 hours. Learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace! $375 (additional fees may apply). Semi-private rates are also available.
To register, contact Melissa at 250.588.2668 or email coresourcefitness@shaw.ca
BCRPA Weight Training Instructor Competency Evaluation (ICE): $75-$90
To book your appointment, contact Melissa at 250.588.2668 or email coresourcefitness@shaw.ca
PERSONAL TRAINING
This course is designed to certify you as a Personal Trainer. This course covers more detailed instruction in health screening and fitness assessment, posture, program design, risk management, and business planning to prepare you to work with individuals on a more on-going, personalized basis.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Fitness Theory and Weight Training, as well as 20 hours of on-floor experience in a supervised weight room setting
Upcoming Courses:
Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm - 10pm
September 23 - October 21
To register, contact PISE at 250.220.2500, or online.
Private Instruction:
Personal Training is instructed privately over 16 hours. Learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace! $475 (additional fees may apply). Semi-private rates are also available.
To register, contact Melissa at 250.588.2668 or email coresourcefitness@shaw.ca
BCRPA Personal Training Instructor Competency Evaluation (ICE): $50-$75
To book your appointment, contact Melissa at 250.588.2668 or email coresourcefitness@shaw.ca
