Fitness Advisory Committee Members

We are pleased to announce the following appointees to the Fitness Advisory Committee:
  • Patti Hunter (Chair), Principal, The Benchmark Group
  • Lela Dawson, BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders (TFL)
  • Donna Hutchinson, Owner, Edge Fitness Educators Inc.
  • Dr. Bill Luke, Associate Professor of Human Kinetics, Trinity University
  • Brent Day, Instructor, Department of Human Kinetics Langara College
  • Barbara Jeffery, Community Health & Fitness Programmer, Township of Langley
  • Debra Wilson Rehabilitation and Fitness Coordinator, Strathcona Regional District
  • Carol Lepine, Fitness and Wellness Services Coordinator, City of Richmond
  • Nella Maier, Vice President, Operations, Steve Nash Fitness World
  • Debbie Clavelle, Senior Manager, Member Programs, Robert Lee YMCA
  • Dean Smith, Physiotherapist

 Objectives of the Advisory Committee are:

  • provide recommendations, professional advice, information and support to the BCRPA on matters relating to the development, promotion and advocacy efforts of the BCRPA Fitness Registration Program and the National Fitness Leadership Alliance (NFLA) national standard in BC
  • ensure the continued expansion, improvement and relevance of the program to the fitness industry and its consumers

Roles of the Advisory Committee Members are:

  • review background documentation
  • assist in setting directions and priorities for the program
  • participate in 3-5 meetings (in person or via teleconference) per year

Membership:

Members of the Advisory Committee are selected from the following categories, with as much province-wide representation as possible:

  • Fitness Leader (FLs, SFLs, TFLs)
  • Post-secondary Fitness educator /representative
  • Fitness Programmer /Coordinator
  • Fitness facility operator
  • Special appointment