Become BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer

Do you..

Have a personal passion for fitness and want to turn it into a career
Work full-time and need a course that adapts to your schedule
Want to take a course that gives you a competitive edge in the field of personal training
Need to transition from an existing career
Have kids at home and are looking for a part-time career

You don’t need a college or university degree to be successful in this program. The course will teach you what you need to know about becoming a personal trainer. If you’ve been out of school for awhile and are nervous about becoming a student again, then you couldn’t have found a better place to come. We move at a pace that works best for you. Our main goal is to give you the most positive educational experience at the highest educational level that goes beyond industry standards.

When coming to our Education Centre you receive all the guidance, support and mentorship you need to become an outstanding Personal Trainer. We go above and beyond the BCRPA certification requirements and train you to be the best personal trainer you can be.

You’ll experience a five-star education and get the competitive edge you need in a market saturated with competition.

You will be taught exclusively by Master Trainer Donna Hutchinson. With over two decades of fitness industry experience she knows how to produce cutting-edge personal trainers.

Your Fitness Education Starts Here With The Fitness Theory Course

This course is your first step towards becoming a BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, Aquafic or Third-Age instructor. Class sizes are kept small and intimitate to give you the best learning environment possible.

You’re taught exclusively by Master Trainer Donna Hutchinson who will take you through a highly interactive and student centered foundational course.

Your education begins with a comprehensive study of anatomy and physiology. Followed by the principles of program design, adult learning and nutrition.

Your Course Include;

Small group size to facilitate optimal learning – max 8 people
Assignments and quizzes to assist you in understanding all the material
Comprehensive Fitness Resource Manual
Full color charts of the anatomy of the body, heart and skeleton
We host your fitness theory exam for you
Unlimited email access to ask questions
1hr one-on-one career coaching including resume building, cover letter, job placement
1hr private tutoring to help you with your course

Classes are interactive so you won’t sit through any boring lectures. That’s because Donna is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and an internationally sought after fitness presenter. She knows how to keep students and audiences engaged.

Course options;

Date	Time
MARCH COURSE SOLD OUT NEXT COURSE IN APRIL
Sat/Sun April 17,18 AND 24,25, 2010	8:30-5:00
Sat/Sun May 22,23 AND 29,30, 2010	8:30-5:00
Sat/Sun June 12,13 AND 19,20, 2010	8:30-5:00

Daytime and evening class options available upon request. Call for more information

Register now to secure your spot.

Click the drop down menu to choose the course you wish to register in.

Fitness Theory

The Ultimate Weight Training-Personal Training Combo Course

Become one of only a handful of trained Elite Personal Trainers in Vancouver taught exclusively by Donna Hutchinson.

Take your BCRPA Weight Training and Personal Training course together saving you time so you can start your fitness career quickly.

The ultimate weight training-personal training course offers you the practical and theoretical knowledged needed to become a certified BCRPA personal trainer. But that’s not all this course has to offer.

Your Course Includes;

BCRPA Weight Training Evaluation
BCRPA Personal Training Evaluation
Exercises using the BOSU, Smart Toners, Balance Boards, TRX, Fitness Ball, Ballast Ball, Speed, Agility and Quickness drills
How to assess posture to create more personalized programs
Perform 15 flexibility assessments to identify areas of weakness
Partner stretching techniques, earn extra money and improve client retention
Perform a variety of fitness assessments used in benchmarking results
Training and conditioning program design to work with advanced exercisers
On The Edge Weight Training Manual, American Council on Exercise Textbook, PT Workbook

Business Building Skills

If you’re looking to start your own business after this program you’ll also receive;

One hour of business coaching on how to start your business
FREE forms to get you started

Employment Building Skills

If you’re looking to find a job after this program you’ll also receive;

Job placement assistance (resume writing, cover letter review)
Review of the job market

Pre-requisites

BCRPA Recognized Fitness Theory Course
National fitness theory exam

This course meets all BCRPA requirements and is truly one-of-a-kind.

(book now before July and Save 7% before the HST takes affect)

Complete the form below to get more information about the Ultimate Weight Training-Personal Training Program.

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TESTIMONIALS

I just attended a leadership seminar with Donna at Vancouver Island University. Donna’s talk was a pure inspiration to me and has inspired me to read and find out about other seminars on leadership.

Miesha Breiter
Fourth Year - Bachelor of Tourism Management, Major in Recreation
Secretary – Malaspina Recreation and Tourism Association (MRTA)
Vancouver Island University

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