If you’re currently registered as a Fitness Leader on The Registry of Fitness Professionals, you’ll need to renew your registration every 2 years. As part of this license renewal process, you will need to provide proof of BCRPA continuing education credits ( BCRPA CEC) along with: Paying the renewal fee Submitting your current CPR and First Aid... » read more
Once you’ve passed the Fitness Theory exam (with the help of our online BC Fitness Theory course) and registered on The Registry of Fitness Professionals (meeting all the CPR & First Aid requirements – see below), you’ve officially become a new BCRPA registered fitness leader. But your BCRPA Fitness Registration has to be updated every 2 years before your renewal... » read more
Knowing the Exercise Theory exam topics and weightings is just as important as studying for the exam itself. If you spend too much time studying for one topic that only accounts for 1.5%, then that is wasted. This article will give you a breakdown of what is on the exam and how much it is... » read more
Completing the BCRPA Fitness Theory exam is the first step in registering as a fitness leader with the BCRPA (BC Recreation and Parks Association). The purpose of this post is to give you information on what to expect during this exam. Before The Exam The BCRPA Fitness Theory exam can be written in the comfort of your... » read more
There are a lot of reasons why someone would want to become a fitness trainer or personal trainer. It’s a rewarding job, both personally and financially. That said, there’s not much information out there on how to become a fitness professional, specifically a personal trainer in Alberta. How to Become a Personal Trainer in Alberta... » read more
There are a lot of reasons why someone might want to become a personal trainer in New Brunswick. At a minimum, most fitness professionals are passionate about fitness, health and most importantly, helping others. Why is Fitness a Good Career? Most people start in the fitness industry because of passion. But they stay in it... » read more
One of the biggest and most enduring trends of our time is the focus amongst consumers of all ages on health and wellness. As a result, one of the industries with the best outlooks for the future is the fitness industry. Becoming a personal trainer in Ontario is one of the most common career paths... » read more
Are you looking to build a career in the fitness industry? If so, then the first step is to pass the Fitness Theory exam (aka Exercise Theory) and get an NFLA certification. That said, many students – especially those without a kinesiology background – struggle with passing. That’s why in addition to the online course,... » read more
Once you’ve completed the Fitness Theory / Exercise Theory course and passed the final exam included inside, you’ll know you’re ready to write the real thing – the BCRPA Fitness Theory exam. This guide will tell you step-by-step for the BCRPA Fitness Theory exam registration. BCRPA Fitness Theory Exam Registration Step 1 Create a TheFitnessRegistry.com account by... » read more
With the increased focus on health and wellness amongst the general public, a career as a personal trainer in BC is becoming more and more popular. However, many people are confused about how to become a personal trainer in the first place. Reasons to Become a Personal Trainer If you enjoy health and fitness, like... » read more