The Douglas College Sports Institute is extremely excited to announce YOU can continue your
Personal Trainer Certification IN-PERSON starting November 4
th
, 2021:
Module 1: IN-PERSON Fitness Theory & IN-PERSON Fitness Theory Review Class
The Fitness Theory Course and Fitness Theory Review Class Course is your first step and module in becoming a BCRPA Personal Trainer. The
Fitness Theory Course will provide information on how to keep you and others fit and well in a safety-oriented environment. Topics will
include information on bones, muscles, toning, strengthening and gaining flexibility, principles for your circulatory system, safety, exercise
ideas and basic nutrition. This course is BCRPA recognized.
Fitness Theory Classes run two weeknights (6:30pm 9:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am 1:00pm). All classes are IN-PERSON at Douglas
College (New Westminster Campus). All classes are mandatory with exception. There are no perquisites for this program, only that the
student is over the age of 18yrs old when they write their BCRPA Fitness Theory Exam which required after the completion of the Fitness
Theory Course. The Fitness Theory Course is a prerequisite to the Weight Training Instructor, Personal Training Instructor, Group Fitness
Instructor, Yoga Instructor and/or any other Fitness certifications with the BCRPA. Please note: This program is a part time program and
cannot be used to apply for a Student Visa.
ONLINE FITNESS THEORY MODULE SCHEDULE THROUGH BLACKBOARD:
Thursday
November 4
6:30pm 9:30pm
Tuesday
November 23
6:30pm 9:30pm
Tuesday
November 9
6:30pm 9:30pm
Thursday
November 25
6:30pm 9:30pm
Saturday
November 13
9:00am 1:00pm
Tuesday
November 30
6:30pm 9:30pm
Tuesday
November 16
6:30pm 9:30pm
Thursday
December 2
6:30pm 9:30pm
Thursday
November 18
6:30pm 9:30pm
Thursday
December 7
6:00pm 10:00pm**
Saturday
November 20
9:00am 1:00pm
*At this time, ALL program/module schedules will be scheduled module by module and finalized as we move forward to allow enough time for students to
complete certain BCRPA to be eligible to move forward. Students will are still required to complete certain requirements to be eligible to move forward
with their Person Trainer Program
ALL A to Z: Become a Personal Trainer Program Registration can be done through email
at CEREG@douglascollege.ca or by Phone (604-527-5472), where we can process your registrations and provide
further information on how to make a payment. Payment options are Visa/MasterCard, Interac E-transfer or if necessary
Online Bill Payment.
The cost of the Fitness Theory Module is $565 and it includes:
Fitness Course
Textbook *used for WHOLE Program
In-Person Classes at Douglas College (New Westminster Campus ONLY)
Online Course materials though Blackboard Platform
In-Person Fitness Theory Review Class (December 7
th
, 2021)
Items NOT Included in cost for the Fitness Theory Module:
BCRPA Fitness Theory Exam ($110 + taxes payable directly to the BCRPA) 60 multiple choose exam that students are required to get
80% or better to pass. Students who wish to be BCRPA Fitness Leader must complete and pass the BCRPA Fitness Theory Exam (80%+)
separately on their own to receive credit with the BCRPA)
First Aid/CPR certification required by all BCRPA Fitness Leaders
1 year Fitness Registration with the BCRPA - $109 (cannot be purchased until the first 2 items on this list are completed)
To register Students have the following options:
1) By Phone By Phone: 604-527-5472 *(During office hours: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-
education/contact-us)*
2) By Email:
Complete the Registration form attached and submit it to CEREG@douglascollege.ca via email. Students must register into ALL CRNs
listed on the Registration Form (CRNs: 31328, 31329 & 31330). Please read instructions on Registration form.
**Once your registration form is submitted, one of our Registration Officers will reply to your email in a timely manner with instructions on how to
make your payment**
PLEASE NOTE:
Students are required to make their payment for the Fitness Theory Module ($565) within 24hrs of registration to complete
their registration once receiving their instructions email from one of our Registration Officers.
Student will ONLY receive a payment confirmation email once payment is received. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE
REGISTRATION.
For more information, please email sportsinstitute@douglascollege.ca and/or visit our website:
https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-education/sports-institute/a-to-z-become-a-personal-trainer
A to Z: Become a Personal Trainer Program
NOVEMBER 2021 Intake: Fitness Theory Module
A to Z: Become a Personal Trainer Program Registration can be done through email
at CEREG@douglascollege.ca or by Phone(604-527-5472), where we can process your registrations
and provide further information on how to make a payment. Payment options are
Visa/Mastercard, Interac E-transfer or if necessary Online Bill Payment.
Full Name: Student ID:
Registered in past Douglas Camps
Address:
City: Postal Code:
Birthdate (DD/MM/YYYY): ________
Student Gender: M F Non-Binary Prefer not to answer
*required for registration
Telephone (Preferred):
Email:
*required for registration
Term
CRN
Course Name
Tuition Fee
202031
31328
A to Z: Fitness Theory
$460
202031
31329 Fitness Theory Course (November 4 - December 2)
$0
202031
31330 Fitness Theory Review Class (December 7)
$55
TOTAL:
$ 515.00
INSTRUCTIONS TO REGISTER:
1) By Phone: 604-527-5472
*(During office hours: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-education/contact-us)*
2) By Email: Complete the Registration form attached and submit it to CEREG@douglascollege.ca via
email. Students must register into ALL CRNs listed on the Registration Form. **Once your registration
form is submitted, one of our Registration Officers will reply to your email in a timely manner with
instructions on how to make your payment**
PLEASE NOTE: Payment is required within 24hrs of receiving a payment instruction email from the CE
Registration Office. Registration is NOT complete until payment is received by Douglas
College.