BCRPA Certification Process

BCRPA Certification Process

BCRPA’s certification process is quite simple.  To become a BCRPA recognized Instructor, there are several courses you must complete along with the required exams.

Fitness Theory Course

This course is the first course in the BCRPA certification process.

THE COURSE IS NOT MANDATORY, but highly recommended for preparation to write the BCRPA provincial Fitness Theory Exam.  If you feel you have considerable knowledge in the area of health and fitness, consider skipping this step and challenging the exam.  It is recommended you purchase a day or so of access to our practice exams (click here) or purchase the fitness theory manual (click here) to get a feeling for the potential questions and your preparedness.

Course Content:

  • How to develop a basic workout program, fitness principles, heart rate monitoring, and preventing injuries;
  • Physiology: including energy systems, cardio-respiratory systems and fat-burning;
  • Anatomy: including bones and muscles and how they grow stronger through exercise;
  • Exercise Risks Sports Injuries and Treatments: Learn to avoid, recognize and treat common sports injuries;
  • Safety in Exercise Design: Learn the safest and most effective ways to workout;
  • Nutrition, Diet and Exercise: You will learn about protein, carbohydrates, other supplements and healthy eating for fitness;
  • Strength, Flexibility and Cross-Training: Understand the principles of stretching, how muscles gain strength and how to combine the two for muscle balance.
  • And much, much more!
  • In-class course option: Click here
  • Online course option: Click here

Prerequisites: None!

Exam Requirements:  BCRPA Fitness Theory Written Exam (60 multiple choice – 1 hour). Current fee $110. Written at your convenience via proctoru.com.

Weight Training Course

The Weight Training Module is a practical course designed to teach leadership skills for exercise instruction and program design in a weight room setting. Click here to register

Course Content:

  • Learn more about the industry;
  • Learn about the various training equipment modalities;
  • Design effective and efficient weight training programs for a variety of ages, stages and special needs groups;
  • Review of anatomy and physiology as it relates to weight training;
  • Learn effective counselling and communication skills;
  • Practical application of scientific training principles; nutrition, supplements; professional ethics and career direction.
  • Learn how to use the equipment and instruct others – a fundamental component of being a professional trainer.

Prerequisites:

  • Successful completion of the Fitness Theory course.  If you have not completed the exam, you can still register and take the weight training course.  You’ll not be able to complete the Weight Training ICE;
  • Written and passed the BCRPA fitness theory exam – RECOMMENDED but not required. To complete the Weight Training ICE, you’ll have to complete this step first;
  • Current certificate in basic First Aid and CPR.
  • Registered as a Fitness Leader with BCRPA and paid your registration/insurance fee – to complete the Weight Training ICE, you’ll have to complete this step.

Exam Requirements:

  • BCRPA Instructor Competency Exam – ICE (1 hour practical exam in the gym).  Extra fee applies.

Personal Training Course

The final step in becoming a BCRPA certified Personal Trainer. The course will give you the tools to safely and confidently design personalized fitness programs for your clients. Click here to register

Course Content:

  • The course guides you through the ACE manual and covers: anatomy, physiology, anatomical planes, practical application of lever principles, nutrition, the effects of medications and certain food, health screening, testing and evaluation, medical limitation, cardio respiratory program design, muscular strength and endurance program design, machines vs. free weights, postural analysis, stretching program design, adherence, motivation, counselling  communication, legal issues and business administration.
  • This very thorough course will ensure you are comfortable training your clients.

Prerequisite:

  • Completion the Fitness Theory Course
  • Completion of the Weight Training Course
  • Written and passed the BCRPA Fitness Theory exam
  • Passed the BCRPA Weight Training ICE
  • Basic First Aid and CPR
  • BCRPA Registered.
  • Completed 12 basic training programs (have sign-off by supervisor);
  • Recommended, but not required: ACE Personal Trainers Manual (not included in price).

Exam Requirements:

  • BCRPA Instructor Competency Exam – ICE (1.5 hour practical exam). Extra fee applies.
  • BCRPA PT Written Exam (60 multiple choice, matching & 1 scenario question – 3 hours). Current fee is $85 (+GST). Written at the KIENSIOLOGISTS.CA Studio or the BCRPA office or in Vancouver.

Please read our Terms and Conditions contract before ordering  (click here).

NOTE (please read): All the course or workshop content/videos you engage in online or in class, you do so at your own risk and cannot hold Infocus Wellness Inc. / KINESIOLOGISTS.CA liable for incorrect technique or injury.  All participation has inherent risk of injury. All information provided is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of a doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health / medical condition or your client’s health / medical condition. Never disregard the advice of a medical professional, or delay in seeking it because of something you read in a course or workshop.  If you are not comfortable with participating or completing the course or workshop requirements (i.e. specific exercises due to previous injury, etc.), please call to arrange alternatives and/or other options (604-372-3233).