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Module Overview

In this module students master the foundations understanding bones, muscles, toning, strength, flexibility, circulation, safety, basic nutrition, and exercise techniques all rooted in a safety‑first approach; keeping you and others fit and well in a safety-oriented environment. Introducing the role of a fitness leader in promoting healthy, active lifestyles while maintaining Performance Standards in accordance with Fitness Leadership Canada.

Module includes:

Mode of instruction: 
In-person, Evening Classes at swagÂ鶹 (New Westminster Campus)

Module Requirements

Module (1) Pre-requisites: 

There are no prerequisites for registering in Fitness Theory Module.

• Applicants must meet the general college admission requirements, which include being at least 17 years of age by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry and at least 18 years old at the time of the Fitness Theory Exam-BCRPA). 

Module Completion Requirements: Upon completing Module 1, students will be guided through the required items below; these items must be completed after the Fitness Theory Module by the student to be eligible to move forward into the Weight Training Module (2).

• Rewrite of BCRPA Online Fitness Theory Exam
  Students are responsible for scheduling and payment for any exam rewrites; payments are to be made directly to BCRPA.
• First Aid/CPR certification 
  Required by all BCRPA Fitness Leaders.
• First-Year Registration with the BCRPA 
  Students are responsible for registering and payment directly to BCRPA after completing the above items.

*Theses are NOT part of the Module fee and students are required to register and purchase these on their own; payment directly to external institutions, bodies and/or persons. 

Additional Note: Students who wish to take only specific modules, such as Fitness Theory, to pursue other specialties are not required to complete the sequencing of the A-Z Personal Trainer Program. 

Module Cost

The cost of the Fitness Theory Module (1) is $600,00 +GST and includes:

• Fitness Theory in-person classes held at swagÂ鶹 (New Westminster Campus).
• Fitness Theory Exam preparation
• BCRPA Fitness Theory Exam in-person exam, held at swagÂ鶹 (New Westminster Campus).
• Online materials via Blackboard 

*Module fees are subject to change.

Please note: Any additional fees are not included in the module fee.

Intakes & Schedules

Ongoing Intake

Module 1: Fitness Theory
Term: Fall 2025
Start date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
End date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
 

Fitness Theory (CRN: 31308)

Tuesday    2-Sep    6:00pm - 10:00pm 
Thursday  4-Sep     6:00pm – 10:00pm 
Tuesday    9-Sep     6:00pm – 10:00pm 
Thursday  11-Sep   6:00pm – 10:00pm 
Tuesday    16-Sep   6:00pm – 10:00pm 
Tuesday    18-Sep   6:00pm – 10:00pm 
Thursday   23-Sep   6:00pm – 10:00pm 
Tuesday     2-Oct    6:00pm – 10:00pm 

Fitness Theory BCRPA Exam (CRN: 31313)

Thursday    9-Oct    6:00pm – 8:00pm 
Tuesday    14-Oct    6:00pm – 8:00pm 

*All schedules are subject to change.

*Optional for students: First Aid Certification offered on Campus by Link2Life.

Date: Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Time: 9:30am-5:30pm
Location: Room S1814, swagÂ鶹; 700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster Campus. V3M 5Z5.

Register and pay at:

Discount ($) available for swagÂ鶹 students: sportsinstitute@douglascollege.ca

Upcoming Intake

Term: Fall 2025

Start Date: November 2025

*Schedule will be available soon. 

Registration Options

To register for modules in the program, students must contact the Continuing Education Registration Office (CE Reg): 

By phone:
604 527 5472 (view office hours)

By email:

• Complete the registration form and submit it to cereg@douglascollege.ca via email. 

  Specify the CRNs of the modules you wish to register for in the form. CRNs can be found on the individual module pages.

  Ensure you enter all CRNs for your chosen module. Please read the additional instructions provided on the registration form.

• After submitting your completed form, a Registration Officer will respond with further instructions on payment options. 

  Once registration is processed, you will receive an email with payment instructions. Students must submit payment within 24 hours to complete registration. Students will only receive a payment confirmation email receipt once payment is received.

• Registration is not complete until payment has been received by swagÂ鶹. A confirmation email receipt will be sent once payment is processed.

  Please note: due to the high volume of registrations, responses may be delayed.