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Fitness Theory Course

This course will provide information on how to keep you and others fit and well in a safety-oriented environment. Topics will include information on bones, muscles, toning, strengthening and gaining flexibility, principles for your circulatory system, safety, exercise ideas and basic nutrition. This course is BCRPA recognized. This course (or its equivalent) is a prerequisite to the Weight Training Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Yoga Instructor and Physiology of Aging and Exercise Adaptations (Third Age) Instructor courses. Includes manual and workbook.

Location:	Douglas College - New Westminster Campus (Room Tu/Th Rm. 1803 & Mo/Fr 1806)
Term Code:	201221
CRN:	21289
Start Date :	May 22, 2012
End Date :	Jun 25, 2012
Times:	Tu, May 22 Th, May 24 Tu, May 29 Th, May 31 Tu, Jun 5 Th, Jun 7 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm Tu, Jun 12 Th, Jun 14 Mo, Jun 18 Fr, Jun 22 Mo, Jun 25 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm
	This course is part of the May 2012 A to Z Personal Trainer Program

Location:	Douglas College - New Westminster Campus (Room TBA)
Term Code:	201221
CRN:	21600
Start Date :	Jul 3, 2012
End Date :	Aug 7, 2012
Times:	Tu, Jul 3 Th, Jul 5 Tu, Jul 10 Th, Jul 12 Tu, Jul 17 Th, Jul 19 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm Tu, Jul 24 Th, Jul 26 Tu, Jul 31 Th, Aug 2 Tu, Aug 7 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm
	This course is part of the July 2012 A to Z Personal Trainer Program

Weight Training Instructor Course

This course is designed to provide practical teaching skills required to design basic programs for yourself and others. Some personal weight training experience is recommended.

*Come dressed in fitness wear for the first class.

*Prerequisite: Registered as a Fitness Leader with the BCRPA.

Fit & Well textbook 2nd edition and student handbook from the Fitness Theory Course is used for this course. Supplemental textbook, Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training (ISBN 007 147 5338), may also be purchased.

Location:	Douglas College - New Westminster Campus (Tu/Th room 1717 & Sa room 1806)
Term Code:	201221
CRN:	21230
Start Date :	Jun 19, 2012
End Date :	Jul 14, 2012
Times:	Tu, Jun 19 Th, Jun 21 Tu, Jun 26 Th, Jun 28 Tu, Jul 03 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm Th, Jul 05 Sa, Jul 07 Tu, Jul 10 Th, Jul 12 Sa, Jul 14 6:30pm - 9:30pm 9:00am - 1:00pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 9:00am - 1:00pm
	This course is part of the April 2012 A to Z Personal Trainer Program

Location:	Douglas College - New Westminster Campus (Room 1806)
Term Code:	201221
CRN:	21292
Start Date :	Jul 23, 2012
End Date :	Aug 29, 2012
Times:	Mo, Jul 23 Sa, Jul 28 Mo, Jul 30 Fr, Aug 03 We, Aug 08 Mo, Aug 13 6:30pm - 9:30pm 9:30am - 12:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm We, Aug 15 Mo, Aug 20 We, Aug 22 Mo, Aug 27 We, Aug 29 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm
	This course is part of the May 2012 A to Z Personal Trainer Program

Location:	Douglas College - New Westminster Campus (Room TBA)
Term Code:	201221
CRN:	21603
Start Date :	Aug 28, 2012
End Date :	Sep 29, 2012
Times:	Tu, Aug 28 Tu, Sep 4 Th, Sep 6 Tu, Sep 11 Th, Sep 13 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm Tu, Sep 18 Th, Sep 20 Tu, Sep 25 Th, Sep 27 Sa, Sep 29 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 9:00am - 2:00pm
	This course is part of the July 2012 A to Z Personal Trainer Program

Online Weight Training Instructor Certification Course

Online Weight Training Course is BCRPA & OFC approved and is designed for individuals who want to learn Weight Training to enhance workouts, work at a gym and to fufill the second pre-requisite to becoming a personal trainer. By taking the Fitness Theory Course & Weight Training Course, you will be prepared work in a weight room. When you purchase this course online on our secure web store, you get access to your weight training course and exam. You will receive immediate results via email.

This online course includes:

• A comprehensive 379-page weight training manual.
• Six months access to detailed Strength Training Software to enhance visual learning
• Online access to instructional videos for private instruction
• Online access to automated quizzes which provide immediate results so you won't be kept waiting
  1. Fitness Theory Course (or equivalent)
  2. Weight Training Instructor Course
  3. BCRPA Fitness Theory Exam
  4. CPR A and Emergency First Aid Course (or higher)
  5. Weight Training ICE (evaluation)
  6. A verified personal log of an additional 20 basic Weight Training Programs.
• Free professional telephone support Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Technical requirements?

• Must have access to a digital camera for the final assignment which is a photo assignment
• Must have internet connection and use a computer and email
• Must know how to create a document

Course:	Weight Training Instructor Online
Term Date:	Apr 1 to Aug 31, 2012
Term Code:	201221 CRN 21320
Fee:	$200.00
Notes:	You have 6 months from the date of registration to complete the course. You must be a registered with the BCRPA as a Fitness Leader before being eligible to register in this course.

Personal Training Instructor Course

Personal Trainer - A term used to describe professionals who work with clients to improve their physical and mental well being. Some trainers have a four-year Kinesiology degree, others have spent a lifetime working out in a gym. This 32-hour course gives personal trainers the minimum requirement to be registered with the BCRPA upon successful completion of the Personal Trainer exam. This course should be supplemented by the Nutrition Knowledge and Techniques in Fitness Assessment courses. The Personal Trainer course covers both marketing and business concepts together with fitness assessment, health screening, risk management, program design and ethics.

NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training textbook is included in course fee.
*Come dressed in fitness wear first night.

*Prerequisites: Full registration as a Weight Training Instructor with the BCRPA which includes successful completion of the following:

Students will be ready to write the BCRPA Personal Training exam after completing this course.

Location:	Douglas College - New Westminster Campus (Room 2802)
Term Code:	201221
CRN:	21167
Start Date :	May 28, 2012
End Date :	Jun 22, 2012
Times:	Mo, May 28 We, May 30 Fr, Jun 1 We, Jun 6 Fr, Jun 8 Mo, Jun 11 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm We, Jun 13 Fr, Jun 15 Mo, Jun 18 We, Jun 20 Fr, Jun 22 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm
	This course is part of the January 2012 A to Z Personal Trainer Program

Location:	Douglas College - New Westminster Campus (Room 2217)
Term Code:	201221
CRN:	21192
Start Date :	Jun 25, 2012
End Date :	Jul 20, 2012
Times:	Mo, Jun 25 We, Jun 27 Fr, Jun 29 We, Jul 4 Fr, Jul 6 Mo, Jul 9 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm We, Jul 11 Fr, Jul 13 Mo, Jul 16 We, Jul 18 Fr, Jul 20 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm
	This course is part of the February 2012 A to Z Personal Trainer Program

Location:	Douglas College - New Westminster Campus (Room 1806)
Term Code:	201231
CRN:	31126
Start Date :	Sep 5, 2012
End Date :	Oct 1, 2012
Times:	We, Sep 05 Mo, Sep 10 We, Sep 12 Fr, Sep 14 Mo, Sep 17 We, Sep 19 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm Fr, Sep 21 Mo, Sep 24 We, Sep 26 Fr, Sep 28 Mo, Oct 01 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm
	This course is part of the April 2012 A to Z Personal Trainer Program

Location:	Douglas College - New Westminster Campus (Mo/Fr Rm. 1803 & We Rm. 1806)
Term Code:	201231
CRN:	31140
Start Date :	Oct 15, 2012
End Date :	Nov 14, 2012
Times:	Mo, Oct 15 We, Oct 17 Mo, Oct 22 We, Oct 24 Fr, Oct 26 Mo, Oct 29 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm Fr, Nov 2 Mo, Nov 5 We, Nov 7 Fr, Nov 9 We, Nov 14 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm
	This course is part of the May 2012 A to Z Personal Trainer Program

Location:	Douglas College - New Westminster Campus (Room TBA)
Term Code:	201231
CRN:	31205
Start Date :	Nov 6, 2012
End Date :	Dec 1, 2012
Times:	Tu, Nov 6 Th, Nov 8 Tu, Nov 13 Th, Nov 15 Sa, Nov 17 Tu, Nov 20 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 9:00am - 12:00pm Th, Nov 22 Sa, Nov 24 Tu, Nov 27 Th, Nov 29 Sa, Dec 1 6:30pm - 9:30pm 9:00am - 12:00pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 9:00am - 11:00am
	This course is part of the July 2012 A to Z Personal Trainer Program

If you are interested in an online Personal Training course see bottom of page or contact Jill Cowan at 604-527-5492.

Online Group Fitness Instructor Certification Course

Group training is more popular today than ever. Personal trainers world-wide are realizing the benefits of adding the Group Training certification to their repertoire of designations.  Financial growth and group leadership skills are driving this new trend. If you have ever thought about adding group training certification to your fitness trainer repertoire, now is the perfect time. Get in shape and earn money while you workout and help others achieve their goals as well. This BCRPA and OFC approved Group Training course is well-designed, interactive and fun. This course is 20 hours in length.

This package includes:

• a group training manual
• immediate access to online videos & online quizzes which provide instant results containing your grades
• free telephone support with a qualified Group Fitness Trainer of Trainers Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm PST

Technical requirements?
This course involves submitting a video tape of yourself (at the end of the course) for completion, therefore access to a camcorder is required.
You will require a computer, access to High Speed Internet and speakers.

Course:	Group Fitness Instructor Online
Term Date:	Apr 1 to Aug 31, 2012
Term Code:	201221 CRN 21318
Fee:	$219.00
Notes:	You have 6 months from the date of registration to complete the course.

Physiology of Aging and Exercise Adaptions (Third Age)

Fitness isn’t just for youngsters! Aging is a process of human development that happens to all of us. Physical changes are inevitable. This course will explore the current students on the physiological, psychological and social changes, associated with aging. How these physical changes affect our health, flexibility, muscles, core stability, cardiorespiratory and body composition in the aging adult, will be discussed in detail. Fitness professionals needing to learn safe and simple tools for adapting their programs for mature clients and participants.

Practical tests will be provided to assist the leader in designing safe and individualized programs.

This course is recommended for the fitness professionals who work closely with the adult aging population (ages 45-75), or for anyone interested in the latest in aging for their own personal growth.

In-class assignments and lecture notes will be provided.

Approved for 18 BCRPA credits. BCRPA will recognize this course as Third Age Specialty.

Prerequisite: Registered as a Fitness Leader with the BCRPA

*None scheduled at the moment, please keep checking back*

Part 1 - Pre and Post Natal Theory Online

This certification is designed to prepare both fitness professionals and other healthcare providers (chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists etc.) to work with the pre & post natal population.

You will learn:

• Exercise guidelines
• Par Med X for Pregnancy considerations
• Relative and absolute contraindications for exercise during pregnancy
• Current core and pelvic floor training methods for pregnancy and postpartum
• Current research for treatment/prevention of diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles)
• Postural assessment and correction
• Pre and post natal symptoms to consider when training
• Nutritional guidelines
• Functional exercises using mind body techniques in preparation for child birth and beyond
• To provide positive and encouraging support (emotionally and physically)

1. Core Training for Pregnancy
2. Pregnancy, Posture and Exercise
3. Training for Deliver
4. Weight Loss after Pregnancy

Includes:

Approved for eight BCRPA credits and four Can Fit Pro credits.

Term Date:	Apr 1 to Aug 31, 2012
Term Code:	201221 CRN 21313
Fee:	$175.00 (includes instructor manual and a copy of Sue Dumais' book "A Strong Core for Life")
Notes:	You have 4 months from the date of registration to complete the course.

Part 2 - Pre and Post Natal Practical Online

Prerequisite: In order to become certified as a Pre & Post Natal Fitness Consultant you must have a current certification as a weight trainer, fitness instructor or personal trainer. Massage therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and other health professionals may also attend for continuing education credits but do not qualify to complete the certification.

Approved for six BCRPA credits and four Can Fit Pro credits. Part 2 can also be used for CED credits if you are already Pre and Post Natal certified. In order to complete your certification you are rquired to complete a take home exam and submit a video for your practical evaluation

Term Date:	Apr 1 to Aug 31, 2012
Term Code:	201221 CRN 21314
Fee:	$175.00
Notes:	You have 4 months from the date of registration to complete the course.

Other Online Fitness Instructor Courses

Course:	Personal Training Instructor Online
Term Date:	Apr 1 to Aug 31, 2012
Term Code:	201221 CRN 21319
Fee:	$379.00
Notes:	You have 6 months from the date of registration to complete the course. You must be a registered with the BCRPA as a Weight Trainer and have completed 20 Basic Weight Training programs before being eligible to register in this course.