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Module Overview

The Weight Training Module is the second step in swagÂ鶹’s A–Z Personal Trainer Program, designed for those who want to advance their fitness knowledge in a strength training environment.

In this module, you’ll move beyond theory into hands-on practice. Learn the principles of resistance training, proper exercise technique, and how to design safe and effective programs for diverse populations. You’ll gain valuable skills in spotting, equipment use, client assessment, and injury prevention, all taught by experienced, industry-certified instructors.

Completion of this module prepares you to challenge the BCRPA Weight Training Instructor Competency Evaluation (ICE), a key step toward competing this specialty and personal trainer certification.

Module includes:

Module Requirements

Module (2) Prerequisites:

• Fitness Theory Module and Exam (BCRPA) pass (proof required)
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Registered Fitness Leader with the BCRPA and/or 1st-year Fitness Registration.

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 2, students will be guided through the required item below; these items must be completed after the Weight Training Module by the student to be eligible to move forward into the Personal Training Module (3).

• Retake of BCRPA WT ICE evaluation
  Students are responsible for scheduling and payment for any ICE retakes.

• Completing BCRPA prerequisite: 12 Program Log 
  Students are responsible for completing the 12 Program log as a prerequisite by the BCRPA to move into the

  -swagÂ鶹 supports students by offering: Fitness Centre access to registered WT students to complete the (BCRPA 12-Program Log) prerequisite for Personal Training Module.

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 Weight Training, to pursue other specialties are not required to complete the sequencing of the A-Z Personal Trainer Program. 

Module Cost

The cost of the Weight Training Module (2) is $600,00 +GST and includes:

• Weight Training in-person classes held at swagÂ鶹 (New Westminster Campus).
• Weight Training ICE (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: Weight Training & ICE (FITT 901)
Term: Fall 2025
Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
End date: Thursday, 16 October, 2025

Weight Training  & ICE (CRN:31273)

Tuesday      09-Sep       6:00pm - 9:30pm 
Thursday    11-Sep       6:00pm - 9:30pm 
Tuesday     16-Sep        6:00pm - 9:30pm 
Thursday    18-Sep       6:00pm - 9:30pm 
Tuesday      23-Sep      6:00pm - 9:30pm 
Thursday     25-Sep      6:00pm - 9:30pm 
Thursday     02-Oct      6:00pm - 9:30pm 
Tuesday      07-Oct       6:00pm - 9:30pm 
Saturday     11-Oct       9:00am –  5:00pm ICE Evaluation
Thursday    16-Oct        6:00pm - 10:00pm 

*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.