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

What is BCRPA? Fitness Program 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

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 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 What are the Benefits of Fitness Leadership Registration? Fitness Program

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. What is the Fitness Advisory Council?

Fitness Program 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 How do I become Registered?

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 How do I keep my Registration Current?

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

Fitness Program Lougheed Hwy Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5 Phone: Fax: Website: How do I Reach the BCRPA?