Personal Training - On-Line or In-Class

This is the final step in becoming a BCRPA Personal Trainer. If you are an energetic and dedicated fitness professional and would like to personal train, this course is for you!

VIP Fitness and Body Blueprint have trained thousands of BCRPA fitness professionals to become fitness leaders. Together Aaron Tews and Christina Truscott have over 40 years experience in the fitness industry. The VIP Fitness/Body Blueprint Personal Trainers Course will give you the tools to safely and confidently design personalized fitness programs for your clients. An enjoyable course which guides you through the ACE manual.

The course guides you through the ACE manual and covers: anatomy, physiology, anatomical planes, practical application of lever principles during weight training, nutrition, the effects of medications and certain food, health screening, testing and evaluation, medical limitation, cardio respiratory program design, muscular strength and endurance program design, machines vs. free weights, postural analysis, stretching program design, adherence, motivation, counselling, communication, legal issues and business administration. This very thorough course will ensure you are comfortable training your clients. You will be sending in assignments for marking and to ensure you are ready for the provincial exam.

Prerequisites: Students must have completed the Fitness Theory and Weight training courses; Written and passed the BCRPA fitness theory exam; Have a current certificate in basic First Aid and CPR; Ten program log book (contact your Weight training course conductor); Obtained the ACE Personal Trainers manual from BCRPA.