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Fitness Program

Fitness Program. BCRPA Fitness Registration Program ….the Standard for Instructor Excellence!. What is BCRPA?. BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) is the provincial voice for the parks, recreation and cultural sector.

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Fitness Program

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  1. Fitness Program BCRPA Fitness Registration Program ….the Standard for Instructor Excellence!

  2. What is BCRPA? • BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) is the provincial voice for the parks, recreation and cultural sector. • We inspire and support community leaders and practitioners to build and sustain healthy communities. • We do this through advocacy, communication and education with a diverse network of partners. • We administer the nationally recognized Fitness Registration Program created in 1984; established to facilitate leadership development and public awareness of the importance of fitness & healthy lifestyles • 3,000+ registered fitness professionals Fitness Program

  3. What are the Benefits of Fitness Leadership Registration? Fitness Program • Membership with a provincially sanctioned and industry-recognized fitness leadership association • International recognition and transferability of registration to all provinces • Recognized Code of Ethics supporting each member • Comprehensive Scope of Practice • Group liability insurance and discounted Personal Training insurance • Annual Fitness Awards

  4. What are the Benefits of Fitness Leadership Registration? Fitness Program • Easy access to continuing education opportunities • Subscription to the quarterly Update newsletter • Information about upcoming trends in the industry • Access to website and job postings • Discounts on annual Fitness Conference • Discounts on fitness apparel and gear

  5. What is the Fitness Advisory Council? • The BCRPA Fitness Advisory Council is made up of eight volunteer members elected every two years by the Fitness Leaders in their region. • Council members act as regional representatives and spokespeople for the leaders in their regions. Fitness Program

  6. How do I become Registered? Recognized Fitness Theory Course This course covers such topics as Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics and Nutrition National Fitness Theory Exam Administered in all provinces with a required 80% passing grade Recognized Specialty Module Course Practical application of leadership skills and principles of exercise prescription Instructor Competency Evaluation (ICE) Practical examination of on-floor teaching skills and competence Current CPR and First Aid Fitness Program

  7. How do I keep my Registration Current? Fitness Program • 2 Year renewal criteria: • 16 continuing education renewal credits • 70 hours of fitness instruction • CPR (minimum Heartsaver Level A) annually • First Aid every 2 years

  8. How do I obtain Renewal Credits? • Listing of approved workshops – www.bcrpa.bc.ca • Workshop credits are based on the number of educational hours; i.e. five-hour workshop = 5 BCRPA renewal credits • CPR = 1 renewal credit • First Aid/NLS = 2 renewal credits • Fitness First Aid = 3 renewal credits • Additional ICE = 2 renewal credits • Leaders may apply for credits towards workshops not previously approved by the BCRPA Fitness Program

  9. How do I Reach the BCRPA? Fitness Program 101-4664 Lougheed Hwy Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5 Phone: 604-629-0965 Fax: 604-629-2651 Email: bcrpa@bcrpa.bc.ca Website: www.bcrpa.bc.ca

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