xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Territory (Musqueam, Richmond, BC)

Click Here for FitNation Leader Application

If you have a passion for creating space for Indigenous communities to be physically active, then we encourage you to apply for our FitNation Winter Leader Training!

We are looking for 12 eager individuals who have a passion for movement, community, and giving back, to join us for a 3-day experiential training where we will provide resources to help build your own 8-week FitNation program. All selected leaders will learn exercise techniques from Master Facilitators, get mentorship from past FitNation leaders, and expand their knowledge in mental wellness, disability inclusion, and traditional foods and medicines!

The FitNation Leader Training Agenda includes: 

  • Instruction in over 100 exercises and modifications, adaptable for introductory, intermediate, and advanced fitness levels
  • Modifications for participants to use the wall or a chair
  • Brand new teachings for wheelchair exercises
  • Disability Inclusion teachings, Mental Wellness, and much more!

All trained leaders are required to deliver an 8-week FitNation program for their community between January – June 2024 as part of their official completion.

FitNation programs continue to be successful in multiple community settings:

  • K-12 Classrooms
  • Post-Secondary Gathering Places
  • Friendship Centres
  • Recreation Centres
  • Elders Groups
  • Addictions & Healing Spaces
  • Meeting Rooms, Hallways, and Anywhere Outdoors 

Opportunities in Becoming a FitNation Leader:

  • $500 grant to support your community FitNation program
  • Opportunities to lead FitNation sessions at conferences, health fairs and other special events
  • Continued training and education opportunities (i.e., BCRPA continuing education credits, fitness and health-related webinars, mentorship opportunities, FitNation 2.0)

New to Our Application Form? 

  1. Click the registration link above or below
  2. If you are new to this system, please create a new account to register
  3. If you have attended a Healthy Living Leader Training session in the past (or applied previously for FitNation), please use the username and password you first used to create the account
    • There is an option to reset your password and username if needed, or contact rryan@isparc.ca with your full name and FitNation Leader history for your username and/or password information
  4. Click the FitNation Leader Application and complete the form

ApplicationFitNation Application Link

Application Deadline EXTENDED: Friday, October 18th at Midnight (PST)

For more information please contact: 
Ryan Ryan
Provincial Coordinator, Physical Activity, Training and Development
250.856.0867
rryan@isparc.ca

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