Fitness Conference

Day one, session 1 (9:00–10:30am)

Speed, agility & quickness drills for warm ups & cool downs

Instructor
Mario Luongo, Personal Trainer – TFL, Weight Training - TFL

CRN
To attend only day one of the conference, use CRN 21155. To attend both days of the conference use CRN 21159.

Description 
Speed, Agility & Quickness Drills for Warm Ups & Cool Downs will focus on the principles behind warm-ups and cool-downs including the physiological changes that occur when warm-ups are performed properly. Various types of warm-ups including Passive, General, Dynamic and Specific will be defined and conducted by the group.

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Take a break and network.

Day one, session 2 (10:45am–12:15pm)

Movement Assessments: A look at clinical assessments and standardized movements they incorporate

Instructor
Brendan Carrigan, Capilano University

CRN
To attend only day one of the conference, use CRN 21155. To attend both days of the conference use CRN 21159.

Description 
Introducing elements of the Kinesio physical approach utilized by Physical and Occupational therapists during their physical evaluations. Familiarizing ourselves with movements affiliated with exercise that relate to everyday activities in the workforce and daily living. This session will explore the connections between standard movements used in physical evaluation and how they relate to real world activities. This is designed to broaden our knowledge of how fitness can increase quality of life, help prevent injury and slow down inevitable physical deterioration.

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Lunch (12:15–1:00pm)

Registrants are responsible for their own lunch.

Day one, session 3 (1:00–2:30pm)

The evolution of the athlete – Best practices for youth physical development

Instructor 
Carmen Bott, Simon Fraser University

CRN
To attend only day one of the conference, use CRN 21155. To attend both days of the conference use CRN 21159.

Description 
Coaches, trainers and parents often enquire as to the best path toward building an "Athletic" young person. Youth sports today is big business with many programs to choose from, but unfortunately very few take a developmental approach to the evolution of the whole athlete. Sport skills are often the focus when youth also need physical development to build their foundation of athleticism.

The key to optimal development is to ensure motor skills are not traded for physical fitness components. And physical fitness components are not traded for or prioritized over motor skills. The best development programs include both! And the best development begins and continues with free play.

Join Carmen as she discusses solutions to fostering a great environment where many attributes can be honed to physically develop youth athletes.

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Day one, session 4 (2:45–4:15pm)

From SMART to strategic: Enhancing goal pursuit through a self-determined hierarchy

Instructor
Zak Babin, Douglas College Sports Science

CRN
To attend only day one of the conference, use CRN 21155. To attend both days of the conference use CRN 21159.

Description 
This seminar examines the limitations of traditional SMART goals and introduces a multifactorial approach to goal setting grounded in self-determination theory. Participants will explore how concepts like motivation, autonomy, and goal hierarchies can be used to better support clients in achieving meaningful, sustainable outcomes.

Designed for practitioners and educators, this seminar will encourage critical reflection on how we can cultivate environments that foster long-term goal pursuit and behavior change. Through discussion and practical examples, we’ll consider how to align client values with actionable strategies to enhance the effectiveness of our practices.

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Day two, session 1 (9:00–10:30am)

Indigenous grounding in yoga & beyond

Instructor
Jaimee Stokes, BCRPA TFL, Mission School District

CRN
To attend only day two of the conference, use CRN 21158. To attend both days of the conference use CRN 21159.

Description 
Explore Indigenous Grounding techniques and ways to incorporate these in the classes we lead and attend, as well as in life. Presenter, Jaimee Stokes, is of Cree (Mistawasis Nêhiyawak), Métis, and settler heritage.

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Day two, session 2 (10:45am–12:15pm)

Empowering success – the science of motivational coaching

Instructor
Portia Mann, City of Richmond

CRN
To attend only day two of the conference, use CRN 21158. To attend both days of the conference use CRN 21159.

Description 
Unlock the transformative power of motivational coaching to foster growth mindsets and drive lasting behavioural change. This workshop will equip fitness professionals with tools and techniques to assess, inspire, and empower clients effectively.

Attendees will learn how to leverage emotional intelligence to connect and build trust with clients, utilize scientifically backed assessment methods to create personalized motivation strategies, improve the accessibility of their programs and classes, and implement customer journey mapping tactics to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Through practical, hands-on training, you’ll develop skills to read emotional cues and create inclusive fitness environments. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an industry newcomer, this workshop provides the insights needed to revolutionize your coaching practice and make a profound impact on your clients’ transformational journeys.

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Lunch (12:15–1:00pm)

Registrants are responsible for their own lunch.

Day two, session 3 (1:00–2:30pm)

Fitness assessment and prescription for the personal trainer

Instructor 
Moises Vega Rebolledo, Douglas College Sports Science

CRN
To attend only day two of the conference, use CRN 21158. To attend both days of the conference use CRN 21159.

Description 
Learn how to run a variation of fitness assessment test with minimal equipment. We will be looking at aerobic, strength, power, agility and flexibility tests for your clients, students, or teams. This will helps build a proper fitness plan and be able to reassess overtime. This is a great opportunity to learn under a supervised environment the proper guidelines and set up of a fitness assessment.

Assessments of:

• Aerobic Power
• Metabolic Capacity
• Muscular Strength and Endurance
• Assessing Body Composition
• Flexibility

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Day two, session 4 (2:45–4:15pm)

Incorporating Pilates into your fitness and personal training programs

Instructor
Emmie Li, BCRPA TFL

CRN
To attend only day two of the conference, use CRN 21158. To attend both days of the conference use CRN 21159.

Description
Learn proper Pilates techniques to motivate your clients and participants. Deepen their core workout by committing the breath with full body movement and spinal articulation. Because Pilates applies precision and control, each movement mandates core connections. Empower your clients through simple verbal instructions. Intensify their workout with less cueing, and more impact. 

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• incorporate the breath for stronger core engagement
• instruct full body movement based on Pilates principles
• initiate spinal movement safety and effectively

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