8:30 - 9:30 am
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Differences are only difficulties when we don't recognize and understand the differences. In the world of recreation, fitness and wellness we are working with an increasing diversity. One of the diverse areas we are seeing is the diversity created by different generations. One size does not fit all. Indeed, we have an opportunity in the midst of this diversity to increase and enhance our responsiveness for positive outcomes. In this session, Brenda Robinson will help you explore different generations from a strength's perspective. She will help you overcome your perceptions and assumptions to increase your capacity for best practice.
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Presented by Brenda Robinson
Brenda is a speaker, trainer, writer and consultant. She is the founder and president of The Robcan Group. Her Bachelor of Arts was earned at Brandon University and her Masters of Education at Simon Fraser University. She has been addressing groups for over thirty years about communications, humour, laughter, positive working skills and wellness in general. Her workshops and presentations are in high demand. She has authored four books and created an Audio CD set to help people to develop these skills. Brenda believes that we are on a life-long learning journey. It should be enriching, exciting, interesting and above all, it should be fun!
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9:30 – 9:45 am
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9:45 - 10:15 am
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Learn skills when interacting with older adults to help them know "success", understanding the benefits for them to "keep moving" and fit. Teaching skills to instructors, to understand the differences between "doing" and "teaching". As instructors, we are "Life Coaches", Teachers' of the benefits of movement and how it affects our health. Learn skills to make the class a social and fun event with their interaction, so they will want to participate in fitness and socialize with others.
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Presented by Dorothea Arnett
Dorothea is a BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Leaders (SFL) and has been a certified fitness instructor since 1995. As a veteran in this fascinating industry, her passion includes working with 55+, Forever Fit (SN 60+), Yoga, adaptive skills and techniques, as well as ‘quality vs quantity’. Her workshops for fitness professionals are focused on adaptation techniques for teaching older adults. Her hobbies include hosting yoga retreats and enrichment weekends for both BCRPA instructors and like-minded yogis.
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10:15 – 10:30 am
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10:30 - 11:00 am
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How do you engage a “reluctant youth” into being more active in physical activity? How do you recognize a “reluctant youth” and what does that mean? In this session, participants will review the science on youth development, and learn about the factors that affect their engagement (or reluctance) in physical activity. We will explore youth-specific training guidelines, as well as techniques to create a more inclusive program to engage youth to get them moving with proper exercise techniques.
Presented by Darrin Jones and Janelle Eisler Carr
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Darrin has worked in fitness for the last 13 years, working with a wide variety of clients. Darrin holds a Bachelor of Human kinetics from UBC, is a certified Personal trainer, sport conditioning specialist, and group fitness instructor with experience from post-rehab clients to athletes and in between. He enjoys working with diverse groups, from teens to older adults, and favors functional lifestyle exercise trying to put fun into exercise. You might find him in the weight room or playing outside.
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Janelle has enjoyed providing evidence-based health and wellness information to a variety of people for 15 years. She holds a MSc of Physiotherapy (Pre-Reg) from Queen Margaret University, Scotland and a Bachelors in Human Kinetics from UBC. She is an avid patron of dance and fitness classes as well as the Fitness Centre to ensure that she, herself, enjoys the benefits of physical activity.
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11:00 – 11:15 am
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11:15 am - 12:00 pm
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Hear directly from our conference partners on future trends for their company and how these impact you in your role as a Fitness Leader. Our sponsors support the BCFit® conference year after year because they have valuable resources to contribute to the fitness industry. Join in to hear the top things you NEED to know about the companies that support you, and how you can stay current with industry trends.
Presented by our BCFit partners
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12:00 – 1:00 pm
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LUNCH BREAK
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1:00 - 1:30 pm
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Are you overwhelmed, overworked, sore, and always stressing about the next session? Why? Let's take a look at streamlining your system to reduce the chaos and leave you more excited to do what you love - train like a boss! Remember, you cannot pour from an empty cup.
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Presented by Kristy Keus
Kristy is a fitness professional and co-founder of My Fit Life Now. She has a huge heart and passion for helping everyone around her. People are inspired by and drawn to her authenticity and zest for life. Teaching classes and training clients for the past 13 years, during which owning an indoor cycling studio, was a highlight in her career. She is always learning to live her best life, and is always growing with knowledge to share with others she meets along the way.
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1:30 – 1:45 pm
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1:45 - 2:15 pm
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The group dynamic can be challenging - varying abilities and fitness levels, different ages and tastes in music, limited equipment, technical difficulties, difficult participant personalities - yikes! It is up to us as instructors to "Make The Class" - we are what brings the participants back week after week, but how do we do it when conditions and dynamics are always changing? My presentation debunks this for new group fitness instructors, and prepares them with ideas, tools, and tricks that they can take to class right away so they can be the instructor that group fitness participants seek out!
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Presented by Julia Clissold
Julia is a BCRPA registered Group Fitness instructor, ACE Personal Trainer, and past studio owner. Transitioning from a group fit fanatic to a group fitness leader has aided her in understanding the participant’s mindset, and how to connect with even the most reserved individuals. Her mission is to make fitness fun and accessible to all and believes that everyone should feel appropriately challenged by their class. No matter the age, stage, or ability of the participant, they deserve to leave class feeling accomplished and like a total Rockstar – Julia has figured out the secret sauce to achieve just that.
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2:15 – 2:30 pm
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2:30 - 3:00 pm
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You already have the best piece of fitness equipment ever created… YOUR OWN BODY! Sadly, too few people know how to properly harness it for fitness and performance. This active session is an exploration of human movement, function, and FUN! We will combine discussion on key movement concepts with fun, versatile drill and exercises. This session includes: Warm-up, balance, agility, strength, coordination, power, endurance, flexibility/mobility, and cool-down. I guarantee you will leave with new ideas, and solid learning concepts to apply to your next session, class or workout.
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Presented by Tim Borys
Tim is a former New York Yankees draft pick, and national level performance coach. He is an expert at eliciting higher performance from individuals and teams. For over 30 years he has helped people and organizations ignite their potential...in work and life. Tim is CEO of FRESH! Wellness Group and founder of www.teachmovement.com. He holds a BA (Psyc/Kin), is a Medical Exercise Specialist, CHEK HLC, CSCS, and is an international educator.
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