Provincial Registration Process
To become a provincially registered fitness trainer in any field you will need to have the following:
1) Fitness Theory Course
Complete the Body blueprint Fitness Theory Course. This is the first step in becoming a fitness trainer in any field you choose (strength, group fitness, aqua-fit, seniors, etc.)
Body Blueprint Fitness offers both in-class or correspondence.
2) Provincial Exam
Once you complete the fitness theory course you will need to take the provincial exam. This is offered to you at the end of the in-class theory course or your tutor will help you find a proctor in your area. There is a membership fee ($65 at the time of posting this web site) this is a yearly fee. The Body Blueprint course totally prepares you for the exam. The membership fee includes $2 million liability insurance (which is excellent as insurance without being a registered trainer can run you over $1,000 per year).
3) Specialty Modules
Once you have completed the Fitness Theory course you will want to specialize in one or more of the following:
Group Fitness Instructor |
Aerobic instructor/group fitness instructor should be done in a gym setting. Correspondence is NOT the best way to learn to teach fitness classes. This course is 90% practical and the students should be prepared to work-out each session. Cost - approx. $210.00 plus GST. For more information on courses in your area, contact us. You will learn use of music, cueing, choreography, lesson planning, adult learning, developing a relationship with your clients.
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Third Age Instructor |
Seniors - teaching group fitness to the older population (cost approx. $175.00). For more information consult your Provincial organization.
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Adapted Fitness |
Teaching fitness for people with limitations. For more information contact your provincial organization.
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Aquatic Fitness Instructor |
Group fitness in the water (cost approx. $175.00) For more information contact your provincial organization.
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Weight Training |
In-Class or correspondence through VIP fitness - 604-576-2507 or email info@vipfitness.ca
As this is a very hands on course, we recommend taking a course that offers an in-class component.
A weight training instructor will be able to work in a weight room showing others how to train and use the equipment (free weights, bar bells, cables, machines, etc). Cost approx. $250.00
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Personal Training |
(* You must complete the Weight Training module prior to registering for the Personal Trainers course.) This course will allow you to train clients one on one. This course covers fitness assessments, health risks, and complete program design. Cost approx. $399.00. For dates and time, contact us.
There is a Provincial exam that will be arranged with your course conductor - approx. $60.00.
An instructor competency evaluation (ICE) for this module costs $30 - 50.
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Pilates/Yoga |
These specialty classes should be taken after you have taken the fitness theory class. They are offered throughout Canada.
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4) ICE
Instructor Competency Evaluation. After your specialty module you must be evaluated by a fitness trainer. Price varies depending on the course. Your course conductor will tell you more.
5) Additional certification
You will need to take:
- First Aid (current within two years)
- CPR (Heartsaver, Level A) - (current every year). Cost approximately $85.00
These can be done any time during or after taking your fitness theory and specialty modules. For courses in Victoria contact Jaimie Pierson at 595-5323 or your nearest Red-Cross or St. John.s Ambulance.
