You’ve taken the fitness theory course, passed the exam, and now you have gained a few years of experience under your belt. What is next? For those who want to further their career, BCRPA offers two advanced designations, SFL and TFL. These positions enable fitness leaders to develop professionally by taking on bigger roles in the fitness... » read more
To work as a fitness professional in Saskatchewan, you need to register as a fitness leader with the NFLA. NFLA stands for the National Fitness Leadership Association of Canada, the governing fitness body in Canada. In SK, you do this through their provincial affiliate, the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA). To complete your SPRA... » read more
To become a fitness professional in Nova Scotia, you need to be registered as a fitness leader with the National Fitness Leadership Association of Canada (NFLA). They appoint the Nova Scotia Fitness Association (NSFA) to administer the testing, educational requirements, and Fitness Leader registration. Read on to find out more about the NSFA fitness leader... » read more
If you want to become a fitness professional in New Brunswick or PEI, you need to complete your FNB fitness leader registration with the National Fitness Leadership Association of Canada (NFLA). You do this through taking exams and completing a registration process with their provincial affiliate called Fitness New Brunswick or FNB. This FNB fitness... » read more
Are you searching for a BCRPA fitness leader registration guide, but just cannot seem to find all the information in one place? To get registered as a fitness leader with the BCRPA, you need to follow 4 steps: Step 1: Study Most provinces have their own National Fitness Leadership Association of Canada (NFLA) affiliate. They... » read more
If you’re new to the industry, the registration and accreditation process can be confusing and intimidating. But, information is in fragments and hard to find. In this guide, I will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to get your certification – from start to finish. Also, I’ll be providing you with all the links... » read more
To kickstart your fitness career, read our Fitness Theory Exam Guide! We also talk about the Exercise Theory Exam as well since they are synonymous (called differently depending on which province you live in). If you’re new to the industry, you know the licensing process can be confusing and intimidating. It’s hard to track down... » read more
If you want to become a personal trainer or group fitness instructor, an ACE Certification is a way to go, as all of their certifications are accredited by the NCCA (the gold standard in health and fitness certifications). Individual clients and fitness facilities internationally also accept and recognize this certification. According to their website, ACE is... » read more
The health and fitness industry is diverse and always changing based on the latest research. Here are some of the 6 hottest fitness trends in 2020 that you may want to implement in your training sessions. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Everyone is short on time these days. We’re always looking for ways to make... » read more
At FHP Education, we’re passionate about the fitness industry. We think it is an amazing career path for anyone with a passion for fitness and helping others reach their goals while achieving their own. In this Fitness Industry Outlook 2020 guide, we’ll go over what we see in this industry in Canada and globally. The... » read more