As a BCRPA professional, you have 2 years before you have to renew your certification. The renewal process is simple – all you have to do is to submit all the required documents online through your personal account on The Registry. Find out more about the BCRPA Renewal process below. The Registry of Fitness Professionals... » read more
After completing BCRPA Fitness Theory Course and Exam, you might be wondering what comes next. Before you continue to take your specialty course, you need to make sure you have your CPR certification. Of course, you will also need your First Aid as well. Here is what you need to know about your certifications. Why... » read more
Many people start in the gym assisting clients with their weight routines. This profession can lead to other jobs later in life such as personal training or even older adult training. Having weight training knowledge is always useful in training sessions since it allows you to expand the type of workout with your clients. If... » read more
We get a lot of questions about how to become a BCRPA fitness instructor. The first thing you will want to do is consider which type of instructor you want to be. Some examples include aquafit instructor, personal trainer, and pilates instructor. We will go over the most common types in this post. BCRPA Fitness... » read more
With different choices for pilates certificates, it is quite challenging to decide which is better. Why not become a BCRPA pilates instructor? BCRPA is regarded as the biggest provincial governing body of fitness instructors in Canada. This means that with certification under BCRPA, employers and clients will see you as having a high standard of... » read more
If you want to get into the fitness industry, you have probably considered becoming a personal trainer. To become one in BC, you should get certified under BCRPA. BCRPA is the gold standard for fitness professionals in BC. If you are certified under them, you will have a high employment opportunity since it is recognized... » read more
When preparing for the BCRPA fitness theory exam, you want to make the most out of your time. This BCRPA exam question weighing guide will cover all the topics that will appear on the exam in-depth. Health-Related Benefits of Physical Activity: 3.5% This section accounts for a small portion of the exam. You will want... » read more
Since you are searching for a BCRPA practice exam, congratulations! This means that you are preparing or considering to take the BCRPA Fitness Theory exam. This is a big first step to achieving your goal of becoming a fitness instructor! Read on to learn more about the practice exam and how you can access free... » read more
If you are searching for a BCRPA Fitness Theory manual, you are probably planning on taking the exam soon. While there is no standardized manual, we have created one with you in mind. We understand that you are busy and have a life of your own. No one wants to spend a huge amount of... » read more
In BC, the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) is the exclusive provider of the National Fitness Leadership Alliance (NFLA) Performance Standards. These standards are the highest in Canada so meeting these standards means that your BCRPA registration will be recognized across Canada. We’ll take you through the steps in becoming a BCRPA certified professional.... » read more