All of the following course manuals are BCRPA approved and available.
With all manuals, there are two purchase options available:
- E-version (available for immediate download after purchase)
- Print version – B&W or Full Colour options (with free shipping in BC)
Fitness Theory
BCRPA Approved Fitness Theory Manual written by Aaron Tews
This continually updated BCRPA approved Fitness Theory Manual covers the information and knowledge required to write (and pass) the BCRPA Provincial Fitness Theory exam. The manual has over over 200 pages and covers the key topics such as anatomy, physiology and movements of synovial joints in an easy to understand format.
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Weight Training
BCRPA Approved Weight Training Manual written by Aaron Tews
This updated BCRPA approved Weight Training Manual covers training from the instructor’s perspective with over 260 pages. Covers all answers to the BCRPA Weight Training ICE package on FORM B and breakdown of the exercises in the same format on the ICE making it easy to prepare yourself. Get your copy today!
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Group Fitness
BCRPA Approved Group Fitness Manual written by Aaron Tews
This comprehensive BCRPA approved Group Fitness Manual was written to assist students to complete the BCRPA Group Fitness Instructor Course. This manual provides the information in an easy to follow manner. Specifically, the manual covers topics such as an introduction to Group Fitness, basic anatomy and physiology, exercise science, class design, choreography and cueing, Bootcamp, Circuit Training and HIIT Program Design, teaching and communication skills as well as safety and injury prevention.
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Older Adult
BCRPA Approved Older Adult / Seniors Fitness Manual written by Aaron Tews
The Older Adult Exercise & Healthy Aging Manual is a comprehensive, evidence-informed resource designed for practitioners, educators, and students working in gerontology, kinesiology, rehabilitation, and community health. Integrating current research with applied practice, this manual provides a rigorous foundation for understanding the physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors that shape aging—and offers practical frameworks for designing and delivering safe, effective, and person-centered exercise programs for older adults.
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