Ordering BCRPA Approved Fitness Courses, Workshops and Course Materials - On-line Payments
You can use this page to order on-line Fitness Theory, Group Fitness and Personal trainers courses and class materials.
You can order the following course materials and workshops using secure PayPal. Use the "Order" buttons to place your order.
If you prefer, please feel free to contact us to place your order by e-mail, phone, or post.
All courses and workshops or learning materials can be paid for by cheque, Visa, or PayPal. If you are sending payment, please make your cheque payable to Body Blue Print Fitness Theory Correspondence, 987 McBriar Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8X 3M3.
All prices are in Canadian dollars.
Fitness Theory and Exercise Physiology
For more information on the Fitness Theory course see our Fitness Theory page
Fitness Theory MANUAL
If you are looking for a study guide to prepare you for the BCRPA or NFLAC Fitness Theory exam, the Body Blueprint Manual is thorough, contains hundreds of photographs and is loaded with information. Since we have been training Fitness Professionals for over 20 years, we have covered everything you need to become a confident fitness leader.
Many High Schools, Universities, Colleges and fitness facilities thoughout Canada use the BBP manual for their fitness training.
The manual comes with the correspondence package - so no need to purchase it separately if you are purchasing the Fitness Theory course below.
Cost: $32.00 plus shipping/GST
Fitness Theory & Exercise Physiology correspondence course
Cost: $235.00
(INCLUDES MANUAL, course material, study guides, a DVD loaded with information on exercises and anatomy and full on-line tutorials for each lecture. This thorough and enjoyable course is all you'll need to get you on your way to becoming a fitness instructor and prepares you for the provincial exam.)
New! Fitness Theory On-Line
With this "paperless" course, you receive the entire course completely on-line for $199.00 (plus GST).
You will receive the entire course on your computer. You'll receive the manual, on-line tutorials, study guides and everything you need to successfully complete the fitness theory course and prepare for the provincial exam. If you prefer to receive a paper copy of the manual, course materials & DVD by post, please order the correspondence version above. With this option you will not receive anything in the mail.
New! Fitness Theory Refresher On-Line
This course is for people who have already taken the Fitness Theory course and let their course lapse. If you need a quick refresher to write the exam and receive a new certificate to renew your certification with the the NFLAC (National Fitness Leaders Association of Canada or the BCRPA - this course is for you.
With this refresher course you will receive an on-line manual, online tutorials, modified assignments so you can easily and quickly complete the course - and all the help you need. $149.00 plus GST.
Personal Training
Please see our Personal Training page for more information.
Use the "Order" buttons to place your order.
Personal Training Correspondence Course
Cost: $399.00 (plus $10.00 Shipping and GST.)
Personal Training On-Line
With this "paperless" course, you receive the entire course completely on-line for $379.00 (plus GST).
You will receive the entire course on your computer. You'll receive the manual, on-line tutorials, study guides and everything you need to successfully complete the Personal Trainers course and prepare for the Provincial exam. If you prefer to receive a paper copy of the manual, course materials by post, please order the correspondence version above. With this option you will not receive anything in the mail.
The Complete Personal Trainers Package
Includes: Theory, Weight training & Personal Training. Order the entire package and save $100.
Cost: $799.00 (plus $22.00 Shipping and GST.)
Supervisors Course Introductory Special
** $129.00 **
10 BCRPA PRO. Development Credits
Become The Supervisor you Always Wish You Had - Written by Dr. Allison Rees and Christina M. Truscott
This thorough and comprehensive course will help you be a great leader. We cover; conflict resolution, Effective Communication, Change in the Workplace, Dealing with Group Dynamics, Dealing with difficult people, Roles and Responsibility of a Supervisor, Giving and Receiving Feedback, and much more. You will have all the tools to become a great supervisor and team leader. If you want to become a SFL (Supervisor of Fitness Leaders) with the BCRPA, you must take this course.
Group Fitness Instructor - On-line Course
** $199.00 **
Body Blueprint now offers Group fitness on-line.
If you can't attend the in-class courses, Body Blueprint will teach you how to become a Group fitness leader by distance education. We make it easy for you to become a great instructor.
You will learn: Adult learning, What makes a great fitness instructor, Lesson planning, How to put a class together, use of music, choreography for in-door classes, cueing, boot-camp/outdoor fitness classes, safe & effective strength exercises, using a variety of equipment, and much more.
The Body Blueprint Group Fitness Instructor course teaches you all the elements of being a fitness instructor. If you want to teach any type of group exercise classes this course will teach you how.
Join thousands of other fitness professionals who have taken the Body Blueprint courses.
You will be required to send in short videos. We make it easy for you to be successful.
BCRPA Approved Continuing Education Workshops
The cost of each of these
BCRPA on-line workshops
is only $30 each (plus GST)
All the workshops can be done entirely on-line or through the post if you prefer.
(To have the workshops mailed -please add $15 for printing and shipping)
Effective Communication
3 BCRPA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS
Learn the Fundamentals of Safe, Supportive Communication - Written by Dr. Allison Rees
There are three major components to effective communication - Listening, Speaking and Taking Turns. Developing your skills and deepening your connections will have an impact of every relationship in your life. Learn how to give and receive feedback.
Leadership Skills
4 BCRPA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS
Learn the the basis for an effective Leader - Written by Christina Truscott
If you are a supervisor or leader or wish to become one, this workshop will help you succeed. A leader wears many hats in the workplace; motivator, councilor, co-worker, go-between, peace-keeper, manager, and many more. This enjoyable workshop will help you identify your leadership skills, strengths and weaknesses, and improve your leadership role. You will gain trust and confidence from your employees. You will learn to address productive and non-productive employees, and much more. If you are in a leadership role or plan on becoming a leader, this workshop will help. If you are wanting to become a registered Supervisor with the BCRPA, you will need to take the Supervisors Course. This workshop is worth FOUR BRCPA Credits.
Conflict Resolution and Dealing with Difficult Behaviours
4 BCRPA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS
Resolving Issues, Communicating and Making Decisions - Written by Dr. Allison Rees
Many people view conflict as a negative, and in doing so, people get stuck in a negative cycle. Conflict allows people to be different and creative. Jumping out of defensive responses and taking positive action promotes healthy working relationships. This workshop also helps you identify difficult behaviours and deal with them effectively, while keeping you safe and comfortable.
Sports Nutrition & Super Foods
3 BCRPA Credits
Diets don't work! This nutrition, diet & exercise workshop will supply you with all the information you need to make healthy eating choices. If your yo-yo dieting isn't working, or you just want to find out how your body burns fat and uses the energy you supply it with, this interesting lecture will cover it all. You will learn how to read labels,make healthy choices while shopping and cooking and learn about "super foods" that help prevent ilnesses. You'll learn to look for hidden fat, sugars and chemicals and understand which foods to avoid.
Awesome Abs Workshop/Advanced Core Stability
3 BCRPA Credits
This workshop is loaded with dozens of full colour photos that will help you have stronger abdominal/core muscles. Sit ups don't work to develop abdominal muscles! Learn tons of new ways to work your abdominals that will turn yours into a six pack. Exercises include ball and mat work. If it is core stability you are looking for this workshop will give you lots of ideas for injury and pain prevention, great posture and a super six pack.
Stress Management and Relaxation
3 BCRPA
We have so many stressors in our lives. Learn to recognize stress, and how to deal with it! This enjoyable workshop will enable you to face everyday stressors in a positive way. (A stress releasing session can be done at the end of this workshop).
Perfect Posture
3 BCRPA Credits
Loaded with dozens of full colour photos, this workshop will teach you great exercises for posture and mobility. It will help develop stronger postural muscles. Perfect posture helps prevent headaches, neck and back pain/burning, and muscle imbalance. Work on strengthening postural/core/balance muscles and stretching the tight ones that prevent you from having perfect posture!
Better Butts
(Exercises for the Muscles of the leg/thigh)
3 BCRPA Credits
This workshop will help you design the most effective leg and butt exercises. Anatomy of the gluteal and hip area is discussed. Better Butts workshop is loaded with dozens of full colour photos so you can learn great exercises to teach your fitness participants.
Stretching .... the Truth
2 BCRPA Credits
Loaded with dozens of full colour photos this workshop shows effective stretches for the entire body. Physiology, safety, mechanics, body awareness and types of stretching is discussed. Stretching enhances breathing,circulation, better digestion, better lymphatic system and promotes relaxation.
Exercise BALL
2 BCRPA Credits
If you've ever thought of buying the ab roller - think again. With the BALL you can work not only the abdominals, but just about every other muscle in your body. All exercises shown are from beginner to advanced. The BALL is one of the best fitness tools ever invented! Loaded with dozens of full colour photos, you'll get tons of new ideas for using the ball.
Goal Setting and Motivation
2 BCRPA Credits
If you have a hard time getting yourself, your family or your employees motivated, this lecture will help you not only get organized but put that spark back into your life. This workshop with make you go from the idea or desire, to the action!
Hypnosis for Motivation and Sports Performance
2 BCRPA Credits
Learn how to reach your goals through self hypnosis, how to use it as mind/body medicine, understand how hypnosis works. Hypnosis can help you reach your goals.This fascinating and interesting workshop is different than most as we look outward to help us develop motivational skills.
Safety in the weight room
2 BCRPA Credits
This workshop focuses on ensuring every one of your workouts are safe and effective. You will learn about unnecessary exercises that may injure you or are simply a waste of time - and exercises that work very well. Incorrect positioning can have a profound effect on the out come of the exercise. Come and learn some exercises to avoid and others that are great in this interesting, fun hands on lecture
Fabulous Fat Burning
2 BCRPA Credits
As there is no such thing as a magic pill, we have to burn fat the old fashioned way. Come and learn how fat is utilized on your body and how to easily teach your clients the best ways to burn fat. This fun & interesting workshop is a must for all fitness instructors and personal trainers.
The Magic of Muscles - Strength and Flexibility
2 BCRPA Credits
We have over 600 muscles in the body, yet most of us don't know what they are or how to use them. Working out incorrectly can be counterproductive and unsafe. This workshop will give you lots of information on how the muscles function ensuring you stay injury free throughout your life. This workshop help you design exercises that target specific muscles using many pieces of equipment (balls, weights, tubes). Anatomy of the muscles, types of muscle contractions, rests, sets flexibility of muscles will be covered - GREAT workshop for everyone!
Total Body Tubing
2 BCRPA Credits NEW!! - Over 40 Exercises!
NEW & UPDATED - With over 40 exercises and dozens of full colour PHOTOS, you will learn tons of new exercises, many using more than one tube (multi joint/COMBO exercses)! We have many types of exercise equipment available to use but the tube is inexpensive, portable and can work just about every muscle in the body. This workshop is a must for group fitness instructors, Personal Trainers or fitness participants!
