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Sports Institute

2012 Courses

Douglas College is the largest producer of BC Recreation and Parks Association recognized courses for fitness professionals in BC. We do this in partnership with Canadian Fitness Education Services situated in Summerland, BC and have certified thousands of instructors over the last 20 years. Our instructors are some of the best in the province!

It is not a requirement that you become an instructor upon completion of Fitness Instructor courses. Many students use the course information to enhance their own fitness programs. All students will find courses to be challenging and comprehensive. These courses are tax deductible.

For more information, call 604-527-5041 or 604-527-5492. Also visit our web site at douglascollege.ca/ce/sport

Here's what some of our students have said about our facility and courses.

"Excellent facilities and great courses with Douglas College!"

"Everyone can benefit from their BCRPA courses, not just fitness enthusiasts, but all ages and all fitness levels."

"The Sports Institute motivated me to go further in the industry. They have some excellent instructors and I look forward to taking more courses through the Sports Institute."

Meet some of our excellent instructors with the Sports Institute: Many of our instructors are provincially and nationally recognized in their fields of study. They come with excellent academic backgrounds (several carry a PhD in their areas of expertise) and all of them put the student first, making Douglas College an excellent place to further your BCRPA certification.

On-line Courses

Don't have enough time to take courses? Live outside the Lower Mainland? Busy schedule? Why not take some Sports Institute courses through Blackboard On-line from your very own home. Douglas College now offers some BCRPA fitness courses on-line. All you need is a computer with high-speed Internet connection and you can take part in our BCRPA courses on your own flexible time, from your very own home.

Now available

• Nutrition Knowledge - A course for Fitness Professionals
• Techniques in Fitness Assessment
• Body Composition and Flexibility
• Strength, Endurance and Power
• Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness
• Resolving Conflict in a Sports Organization
• Pre and Post Natal Theory

See individual course descriptions for more information.

CFES Fitness Knowledge Online Course

For anyone looking to start a career in the fitness industry, this is the first step in the registration process.

Who is this program for?

• for anyone looking to start a career in the fitness industry, this is the first step in the registration process.
• anyone interested in learning more about exercise, nutrition, active living.
• beginners to advanced exercise enthusiasts wanting to learn
• how to exercise effectively at the gym, at home, traveling or on vacation.
• professionals in the medical, healing fields.
• teachers and coaches.

What do I learn?

• the majority of your bones and comprehensive variety of muscle groups.
• joint actions and muscle movement.
• how your heart and lungs function.
• how to burn fat, develop and maintain cardiorespiratory endurance.
• how to shape, tone muscle, gain endurance, strength and or bulk.
• how to develop, maintain joint flexibility and postural alignment.
• a variety of exercise ideas.
• principles of safety in exercise.
• principles of nutrition and common interest topics.
• how to set up exercise and active living programs for yourself and others.
• how to start a career in the fitness industry.

What do I receive?

• comprehensive Student Resource Manual.
• Online Program Booklet, open book exam, excellent study guide for NFLAC exams.
• toll-free phone tutor.
• marking.
• CFES nationally recognized Certificate of Completion.

How does the program work?

1. Register and receive the program.
2. Choose a variety of optional learning exercises.
3. Tutor assistance provided through our toll free lines.
4. Complete the exam, copy and mail it. The exam is marked and returned within three weeks of the receiving date. Students
   have up to one year from date of registration to complete the exam.
5. No one 'fails' the program. If you receive 79% or less on an exam section, you will be asked to redo the incorrect questions
   for a nominal remarking fee.
6. All successful students receive marked exam and nationally recognized CFES certificate.

Students have access to animation/video resources, as well as the course manual, program booklet, supplements and course assignments. Toll-free telephone tutor service. High-speed Internet access is required.

This course is BCRPA recognized.

NOTE: YOU HAVE 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF REGISTRATION TO COMPLETE THE COURSE. THERE ARE NO TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS ON HOME STUDY PROGRAMS.

If registering between Apr1 and Aug 31, 2012 use:
Term Code: 201221 CRN: 21312
Fee: $265 (includes a hard copy of the manual and workbook as well as on-line access)