Personal Training (Module 3)
The swagÂ鶹 Personal Training Module, provides the skills and certification to stand out in this growing field. Whether you’re launching a new career or elevating your current fitness knowledge, this module gives you the tools to inspire, guide, and create real change.
Lead with Strength. Inspire with Knowledge. Transform Lives.
A Personal Trainer is more than a fitness enthusiast, they are a trusted professional who transforms lives. Personal trainers specialize in designing and leading safe, effective exercise programs to help clients achieve their health and fitness goals. They assess individual fitness levels, create customized workout plans, and provide the motivation and accountability clients need to succeed.
Module Overview
The Personal Training Module is the final step toward becoming a Certified Personal Trainer. Building on the knowledge gained in the Weight Training Module, it fulfills the requirements to register with the BCRPA as a Personal Trainer.
Through hands-on practice and expert instruction, you’ll learn to conduct client consultations, fitness assessments, and health appraisals; design safe, effective, and individualized programs; and develop the communication, business, and marketing skills needed to thrive in today’s fitness industry.
Successful completion prepares you to challenge the BCRPA Personal Training Instructor Competency Evaluation (ICE) and Personal Trainer Exam.
Module includes:
Personal Training Classes
Personal Training ICE Evaluation (BCRPA)
Personal Training Exam Preparation
Personal Training Exam (BCRPA)
Online materials via Blackboard
Mode of instruction:
In-person, Evening Classes at swagÂ鶹 (New Westminster Campus).
Module Requirements
Module (3) Prerequisites:
Full registration as a Weight Trainer with the BCRPA which includes successful completion of the following:
- Registered Fitness Leader with the BCRPA and/or 1st-year Fitness Registration.
- Weight Training Instructor Competency Evaluation (ICE) complete
- BCRPA personal trainer prerequisite "12 Program Log" complete
Module Recommended Materials: Resources are available online via Blackboard and in the DC Library. Students may purchase materials independently, but this is not required.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association. (2022). NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training (3rd ed.). Human Kinetics.
- Vella, M. (2006). Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training: An Illustrated Guide to Your Muscles in Action. McGraw-Hill.
Note: Come dressed in fitness wear for classes.
Module Completion Requirements: Upon completing Module 3, students will ready to take the Personal Trainer ICE Evaluations and Exam (BCRPA).
- Retake of BCRPA PT ICE evaluation
Students are responsible for scheduling and payment for any ICE retakes. Rewrite of BCRPA Personal Training Exam
Students are responsible for scheduling and payment for any exam rewrites; payments are to be made directly to BCRPA.*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.
Module Cost
The cost of the Personal Training Module (3) is $600,00 +GST and includes:
- Personal Training in-person classes held at swagÂ鶹 (New Westminster Campus).
- Personal Training ICE (BCRPA) in-person evaluation, held at swagÂ鶹 (New Westminster Campus).
- Personal Training Exam preparation
- Personal Training Exam (BCRPA) in-person evaluation, 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 & Schedule
Module: Personal Training
Term: Summer 2025
Start date: August 6, 2025
End date: September 17, 2025
A to Z: Personal Training CRN:21496
Personal Training & ICE
Day: Date: Time: Room:
Wednesday 6-Aug 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm N1220/N1315
Monday 11-Aug 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm N1220/N1315
Wednesday 13-Aug 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm N1220/N1315
Monday 18-Aug 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm N1220/N1315
Wednesday 20-Aug 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm N1220/N1315
Monday 25-Aug 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm N1220/N1315
Wednesday 27-Aug 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm N1220/N1315
Wednesday 3-Sep 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm S1714/N1315
Monday 8-Sep 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm S1714/N1315
Wednesday 10-Sep 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm S1714/N1315
Saturday 13-Sep 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ICE N1315 (FT Centre)
Personal Training Exam CRN: 31061
Day: Date: Time: Room:
Wednesday 17-Sep 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm S1714
*All schedules are subject to change.
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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.
Contact us
Registration: email Continuing Education
Sports Institute Office: email Sports Institute