develop a career in the fitness industry.
Step 1. Complete the S.P.R.A. Fitness Theory classroom program
or CFES Fitness Knowledge Home Study Program.
S.P.R.A. recognizes that the home study course acts as an
equivalent prerequisite to all S.P.R.A. Fitness Leader courses.
Students unable to attend a S.P.R.A. Fitness Theory classroom
program can enjoy CFES Fitness Knowledge Home study program
in the convenience of your own home.
All students receiving 80% or higher receive a CFES Fitness
Knowledge Certificate of Completion, recognized by the S.P.R.A.
Fitness Division.
This program is an enjoyable preparation study guide utilized
by thousands of students preparing to write the NFLA Fitness
Theory Exam.
Step 2. Contact the S.P.R.A. office and arrange to write the
NFLA Fitness Theory Exam. Phone: 1-800-563-2555
Step 3. Register and complete a S.P.R.A. Specialty Module,
either Group Exercise or Aquatic Exercise
Step 4. Complete the S.P.R.A. Specialty Module Exit Criteria
Step 5. Hold current CPR and First Aid Certificates
Step 6. Maintain Current Fees for S.P.R.A. Certification and
Recertification Criteria
S.P.R.A. Fitness Instructor Certification and Membership
The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Fitness Division,
was developed by S.P.R.A. in 1985 and became a division in
1993. The Fitness Division is steered by dedicated volunteers,
staff and the fitness membership.
Benefits of Hiring a S.P.R.A. Certified Fitness Leader:
o Recognized certification organization for Saskatchewan
o Has elevated credibility of the fitness profession
o Provides credibility for the public participants
o Ensures safety in programs increases with qualified leader
o Increases credibility and marketability of leader
o Promotes professionalism within the fitness industry
o Recognized as the leadership industry's standard
o Requirement for employment at most facilities
o Meets NFLA program guidelines and is transferable to other
provinces
Benefits of S.P.R.A. Fitness Leader Certification:
o Sense of belonging to a professional organization
o Subscription to Active Living Magazine (six issues)
o Free access to the Resource Centre for Sport, Culture & Recreation
o Reduced rate to the annual Sask Fit conference
We are happy to answer your career questions!
Contact S.P.R.A. toll-free at 1-800-563-2555
or Phone (306) 780-9206 Fax: (306) 780-9257
