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Already a certified fitness professional? Transfer to BCRPA Fitness and take your career to the next level. Connect with our supportive network, grow your opportunities, and gain recognition as a BCRPA Registered Fitness Leader.
As a BCRPA Fitness Leader, your registration includes liability insurance, giving you peace of mind while you teach. You’ll also gain access to exclusive discounts, professional perks, and recognition across Canada and internationally. It’s more than a credential—it’s a community that supports your success.
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Transfer Pathways
Your journey starts here. Find your certification to see your personalized transfer pathway.
Transfer Quick GuideFitness Leadership Canada Organizations
If your current certification body is a Fitness Leadership Canada member (e.g. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick or Nova Scotia), you can transfer directly.
Complete the transfer form. This includes uploading proof of your current credentials.
Once approved, create an account on The Registry® of Fitness Professionals.
Upload your current CPR and First Aid certificates.
We’ll invoice your Registry® account for the annual registration fee + $30 transfer fee.
After payment, your BCRPA registration begins.
All other Fitness Bodies
If you hold certification from a body not recognized by Fitness Leadership Canada take a peek at our Transfer Quick Guide.
Then following these steps:
- Complete our transfer form. This includes submitting proof of your current registration plus a résumé and references detailing at least 8 hours of teaching in your specialty.
- Once approved, create an account on The Registry® of Fitness Professionals.
- Book and pass the Fitness Theory Exam (via the “Exam History” tab in your Registry account). Learn more about the exam and how to prepare. Visit our frequently asked questions.
- We’ll invoice your account for the annual registration fee + $30 transfer fee, and send you detailed next steps.
- Complete the appropriate Instructor Competency Evaluation (ICE) in your specialty. Learn more about taking the ICE.
Note: For Personal Trainers, you must complete the Weight Training ICE, the Personal Training ICE, and pass the Personal Training Exam.
Have a Kinesiology Degree?
If you have a Kinesiology degree you can fast-track certain requirements for the Weight Training Specialty module.
Just follow these steps:
- Complete our transfer form. This will include proof of your degree, transcripts (unofficial allowed), and course syllabus that align with BCRPA’s Weight Training content <link to https://fitnessleadershipcanada.ca/performance-standards-resistance-training>.
- Once approved, create an account on The Registry® of Fitness Professionals.
- Upload your current CPR and First Aid certificates.
- Book and pass the Fitness Theory Exam (via the “Exam History” tab). Learn more about the exam and how to prepare by reading the FAQs.
- We’ll invoice your account for the annual registration fee + $30 transfer fee.
- Complete an ICE in Weight Training.
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