The SPRA Fitness Division sponsors a variety of courses offered by outside agencies. These courses provide knowledge and instructional techniques to keep SPRA fitness leaders up to date with trends and information relevant to the Fitness Industry in Canada. The courses posted below are approved by the SPRA Fitness Division for Continuing Education Credits (CECs) towards your recertification.
All SPRA Fitness Leaders must submit 12 CECs every 2 years as part of the re-certification process.
Click here for a chart that depicts how CEC applications are assessed. It includes a list of CEC categories and details and the corresponding number of CECs that are awarded for each.
Individuals must complete a CEC Application Form in order to receive credits from SPRA for items listed below, with the exception of the annual SaskFit Conference or courses that have been assigned CECs below.
Applying for CECs
If you have attended a course not listed below and would like to know if it qualifies for CECs please fill out the CEC Application for Fitness Leaders Form. Please remember that the SPRA Fitness Division does require proof of attendance on all courses put forward as CECs for recertification purposes.
If you are a course instructor and would like to know how many CECs your course is worth and have it posted here, please fill out the CEC Application for Instructors Form. Please return all forms to the SPRA office with the requested accompanying materials.
Upcoming CEC Opportunities
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Specialty Workshops
If you have any question about the courses listed below, please call the contact provided.
Aqua
If you have any question about the courses listed below, please call the contact provided.
Canadian Aqua Fitness Leadership Alliance (CALA) provides high quality training in aquafitness and aquatic rehabilitation. Please visit http://www.calainc.org/Upcoming/upcoming.htm for a list of upcoming dates.
Courses:
CALA Foundations of Vertical Water Training Pre-Requisite Course: 12 CECs
CALA Group Aqua Fitness Leadership Specialty Training Course: 12 CECs
Click here for a listof upcoming courses dates in Western Canada.
CALA Exclusively Water Spring Conference
Dates: May 23-25, 2012
Location: Kitchener, Ontario
CECs: 6 each day
Visit http://www.calainc.org for more information or to register.
Fitness Yoga Teacher Training
Fast Track Fitness Yoga Teacher Training: Module 1
Instructor: Christine Ling, RYT
Dates: May 5-6, 2012
Location: Saskatoon
Fee: $325.00 plus tax OR Refresher Fee: 50% off for previous students of Module 1
CECs: 12
Intro to Yoga, Spiritual Philosophy, Styles of Yoga, Formatting a Basic Class, Fundamental Yoga Poses, Teaching Techniques, Sequencing, Teaching with Your Voice (How to Inspire, Engage and Instruct Students), Taking Control of Your Class, Cueing Skills and Clear Communication Techniques, Boundaries and Ethics of a Yoga Instructor, Pranayama – Breath Work, Skill Sessions with Other Participants, Introduction to Meditation.
Click here for more information or call 416-716-7859 to register.
Namaskar Yoga Teacher Training in Saskatoon is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher Training School. For more information, please visit http://yogateachercanada.blogspot.com or email kathleenyoga@gmail.com.
Instructor: Kathleen Podiluk, E-RYT, RPYT, RYS - Yoga Alliance
Cost: $305.00 per course
Dates:
Level 1 Basic Asanas: July 20-22, 2012
Teaching Intermediate Asanas: October 13-14, 2012
Teaching to Specific Groups: October 27-28, 2012
Teaching Advanced Asanas: April 14-15, 2012
Yoga Teacher Training: Level 1 Basic Asanas
This 18 hour weekend workshop will provide the knowledge and methods to design and teach effective and safe basic yoga classes in various environments and venues. Students will receive a pose manual and learn correct physical execution of over 40 basic yoga postures, with training and practice in teaching language, cueing, sequencing, transitions, modifications and breathing. Discussion will include basic yoga history, philosophy, styles of yoga, teaching styles, basic yoga anatomy and safety. The training will include a short homework assignment, practice teaching, and individual coaching. Participants will receive certification upon completion of workshop and practice teaching requirement.
Yoga Teacher Training: Level 2 Teaching Intermediate Asanas
Prerequisite: Level 1 Basic Asanas Workshop
Requirements for Certification: 4 documented hours teaching yoga
This 18 hour weekend workshop will provide training in:
- Over 30 intermediate level poses.
- Methods to develop varied, interesting and inspiring intermediate and multi-level yoga classes for a variety of venues.
- Breathing techniques to incorporate for advanced focus, awareness and increased challenge in the poses.
- Further development of individual teaching and communication skills.
- Safe hands-on adjustments.
- Introduction to the paths of yoga philosophy and their application when teaching.
Yoga Teacher Certification: Teaching to Specific Groups
CEC's: 12
Prerequisite: Level 1 Basic Asanas Workshop
This 18 hour weekend workshop will focus on who and why we teach. Teachers will receive specialized training in teaching to specific groups of participants, including Yoga for Seniors, Chair-Assisted Yoga, Yoga for Seniors, Power, Fitness and Sport-specific Yoga (Yoga for Runners, Golfers and Hockey Players), and considerations in teaching Yoga for Children. The training will cover anatomical, physiological and psychological considerations. We will learn how to develop and deliver effective, beneficial and adaptive classes for these groups of participants.
Yoga Teacher Training: Teaching Advanced Asanas
Prerequisite: Teaching Intermediate Asanas
CEC'S: 12
Description: This 18 hour weekend workshop will provide breakdown, study and mindful practice of technique, variations, modifications, and teaching methodology of advanced asanas. We will also study, discuss and practice: Sanskrit terminolgoy, pranayama, bhandas, mudras, continuing philosophy and beginning meditation.
Fitness Yoga Workshops
If you have any question about the courses listed below, please call the contact provided.
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Certification Level 1
Instructor: Kathleen Podiluk, E-RYT, RPYT, RYS - Yoga Alliance
Location: Namaskar Yoga Studio, Saskatoon
Date: March 25-27, 2012 and June 15-17, 2012
Fee: $500.00
Prerequisite: Teaching Basic Asanas or equivalent
CEC'S: 12
This two weekend training will prepare and certify you to teach safe, beneficial prenatal yoga classes. We will learn and practice the specific benefits of a prenatal yoga practice, study prenatal anatomy relating to yoga asanas, variations and modifications for each trimester, contraindications, breathing and meditation techniques, language and cueing changes, specific precautions and conditions. We will examine the role of the Prenatal Yoga Teacher and prepare you with information and resources for our prenatal yoga participants.
Namaskar Yoga Teacher Training in Saskatoon is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher Training School. For more information, please visit http://yogateachercanada.blogspot.com or email kathleenyoga@gmail.com.
Yoga/Pilates Core Fusion
Instructor: Kathleen Podiluk, E-RYT, RPYT, RYS - Yoga Alliance
Location: Namaskar Yoga Studio, Saskatoon
Date: April 28, 2012
Fee: $35.00
CEC'S: 2
This workshop will be a mix of discussion, demonstration and practice in identifying movement and exercise with significant core involvement; working with a combination of information and input from yoga and pilates. This will be followed by a Core Fusion Class.
Namaskar Yoga Teacher Training in Saskatoon is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher Training School. For more information, please visit http://yogateachercanada.blogspot.com or email kathleenyoga@gmail.com.
Pilates
If you have any question about the courses listed below, please call the contact provided.
Health In Motion Study Programs
For more information on each of the Health In Motion Study Programs, please click on the links below:
Applied Exercise Psychology for Health & Fitness Professionals
Mental Training Techniques for Indoor Group Cycling (I) and Putting Imagery to Use in Exercise
Fitness For Kids
To register for these course please contact Tracey O'Sullivan at tracey.osullivan@rogers.com. | 
