Answers from BCRPA regarding the 8 practicum hours required for the group fitness certification prior to the Group Fitness ICE. Here is a link to the BCRPA Scope of Practice documentation: Click Here
QUESTION: What style of class constitutes a BCRPA approved group fitness class for obtaining credit for the 8 hours? Would Zumba or a spin class count?
ANSWER: “Any class where the instructor is leading a group, so long as it falls within Scope of Practice, will qualify for the 8 hour practicum. I would be careful of teaching at Oxygen because hot classes are not covered under group liability insurance.” – BCRPA
QUESTION: Does a BCRPA certified Group Fitness instructor need to participate in the group class for the practicum hours to count?
ANSWER: “It isn’t as black and white as someone needing to be in the room, per se – if there is a supervisor in the facility who is aware that this person is teaching the class and is willing to vouch for them/step in should a safety issue arise, the hours will count.” – BCRPA
If you have more questions regarding the BCRPA Group Fitness course via the correspondence or classroom based versions, please give us a call or email as we would be glad to answer any and all of your questions.