How Do I Become a Fitness Instructor?
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Fitness Instructors “usually” require:
- completion of high school
- demonstrated ability in a particular recreational, sport or fitness discipline
- completion of a college program in recreation or physical education
or
- extensive experience in a specific sports program activity
- Certification is usually required
Certification is usually required in a specific area of recreational, sports or fitness activity, such as personal trainer, or in first aid or emergency care. You can get certification through several organizations including BC Recreation & Parks Association (BCRPA), American Council on Exercise (ACE), CanFitPro, Canadian College for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), and others.
The BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) is widely regarded as the main regulatory body for fitness professionals throughout BC.
Currently, the BCRPA registers fitness leaders in:
- Aquatic Fitness
- Group Fitness
- Osteofit
- Older Adult Fitness
- Personal Training
- Pilates Fitness
- Weight Training
- Yoga Fitness
Certification through ACE is also available. ACE certification allows you to work throughout North America and around the world.