Continuing Education
The fitness industry is continually changing and evolving. Continuing education is an essential part of ensuring that you, as a fitness leader, stay up to date with the most current information and trends. 12 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) are required every two calendar years.
This updated chart explains how CECs are assessed it includes a list of CEC categories and details and the corresponding number of CECs that are awarded for each.
Contact us at fitness@spra.sk.ca if:
- You would like verification if a course will be accepted as CECs.
- How many credits your training course is worth.
- You are a course instructor and want to know how many CECs your course is worth.
- You are a course instructor and want to have your course posted with SPRA.
Earn Your Credits
SaskFit
- Attend the annual SaskMilk SaskFit Conference and obtain CECs
Fit Forum Events
- Attend SPRA's Fit Forum Events in person to obtain CEC's!
Fitness for Mental Health
- Fitness for Mental Health is a not-for-profit organization that recognizes that there is a need to support individuals and communities by delivering fitness as a treatment, and as an integral part of the journey to recovery.
- The Fitness Support Specialist Certification course is designed to provide fitness professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for effectively supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges. It covers topics such as understanding mental health conditions, effective communication strategies, adapting fitness programs, and promoting mental well-being through physical activity. The course length is approx. 6-8 hours.
- SPRA Fitness Leaders will receive 8 CECs.
Human Kinetics
- Our partnership with Human Kinetics Canada provides you with hundreds of new Health and Fitness resources and online education course options.
- Check out SPRA’s page at Human Kinetics Canada. Approved CECs credits are listed for each course.
GMP Fitness
- Our partnership with GMP Fitness provides you with many online course options. Check out the list of pre-approved GMP CEC options. Use the promo code GMPSPRA10 to get 10% on select courses, and use the promo code GMPSPR40 to get 40% on select courses.
BreatheMoveBe
- Attend one of BreathMoveBe's yoga trainings or workshops to get fitness yoga certified or obtain yoga specific CEC's. For information regarding course offerings, contact Shirley at shirley6yoga@gmail.com.
