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An email will be sent to the student with all ONLINE course information within 72 business hours of registration.ÌýÌýNO REFUNDSÌýon any online courses onceÌýregistered. ÌýIf you have any questions please contact the Program Coordinator atÌýsportsinstitute@douglascollege.caÌýand/or David Munro (Program Manager) at 604-527-5041.

Techniques in Fitness Assessment

Interest in personal health has undergone tremendous growth in the past decade or two. With this interest in personal health comes the affirmation of how one compares to individuals around them. In addition, many individuals may have had specific fitness programs designed for them but may have lacked one of the most important pre-requisites for any training regimen, a complete fitness assessment, vital to identify what areas of fitness they may need to focus on to optimize their health or training. Further, re-testing after the implementation of a training program will provide them with information on whether the current program is producing results as identified in positive changes in the re-test assessment scores. As no one particular assessment technique is best for all individuals, it is important to have a fundamental understanding of a number of different techniques to assess each area of fitness. At the completion of this course, participants will have the tools needed to confidently assess fitness levels of your peers, clients, athletes or maybe even yourself for which more efficient training programs can then be developed and implemented. This course will consist of three sessions:

1. Session One - Body Composition and FlexibilityÌý
2. Session Two - Strength, Endurance and PowerÌý
3. Session Three - Aerobic and Anaerobic FitnessÌý

You may register for the entire course and save $55, or register for individual sessions. Includes course handbook.ÌýApproved for 21 BCRPA credits.

Online Course: Techniques in Fitness Assessment (all 3 courses)

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Online Course One - Body Composition and Flexibility

Participants will be introduced and given practical instruction to a number of different body composition assessment techniques. These include anthropometric measurements, skinfold calipers, bio-electric impedance and ultrasound. Includes course handbook.

Approved for 7 BCRPA credits

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Online Course Two - Strength, Endurance and Power

Participants will be given detailed instruction on factors affecting muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. In addition, practical sessions will be provided to introduce numerous assessment techniques in each of these sections. Includes course handbook.ÌýApproved for 7 BCRPA credits.

Online Course Three - Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness

Participants will participate in lecture materials pertaining to factors that affect aerobic and anaerobic power (including lactate threshold). In addition, participants will be instructed on how to implement and conduct techniques as to their assessment. Includes course handbook.ÌýApproved for 7 BCRPA credits

Want to Get in Shape?

Have your own fitness assessment done in our brand new Fitness Assessment Lab. Find out where you are now and where you can be if you start your New Year's resolution early. Your assessment can include all of or just parts of, the below assessment:

1. Body Composition and Flexibility
2. Muscle Strength, Endurance and Power
3. Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness

For more information, please call 604-527-5041.

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Nutrition Knowledge - A Course for Fitness Professionals

This course is designed for personal trainers and other fitness professionals to develop knowledge about nutrition as it pertains to their clientele and to offer advice based upon this knowledge. The course will cover both theory and practical applications and by the end of the course, participants should be competent to provide basic nutrition information and dietary guidance to clients. Course lecture notes and handouts included in course fee. (Approved for 21 BCRPA credits)

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