Community Services - City of Humboldt

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
The Fitness Theory Course is the first step in the
S.P.R.A. Fitness Leadership Certification Program.
This course offers comprehensive education about
the various aspects of fitness and instruction. Topics
covered include anatomy, exercise physiology,
movement mechanics and exercise analysis. This
course may also be of interest to coaches, trainers,
and anyone else involved in sports and fitness.
April 25, 26 & 27, 2008
• Friday – 7:00 – 10:00 pm
• Saturday – 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Sunday – 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
The Aqua Fitness Module provides fitness leaders
with the knowledge to lead a safe exercise group
in the water by providing effective and appropriate
exercises in order to meet the needs of participants.
The 16-hour course content includes water safety,
leadership, program planning and design, class
components, deep and shallow techniques, and
practical observation/evaluation.
May 2nd , 3rd & 4th , 2008
• Friday – 7:00 – 10:00 pm
• Saturday – 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Sunday – 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
The Group Fitness Module provides fitness
leaders with the knowledge to lead a safe
land exercise group by providing effective and
appropriate exercises in order to meet the needs
of participants. The 16-hour course covers basic
principles such as program planning and design,
class organization, use of music, teaching skills, and
practical observation/evaluation.
May 8th , 9th & 10th , 2008
• Thursday – 7:00 – 10:00 pm
• Friday – 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Saturday – 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
The Older Adult Exercise Module provides
fitness leaders with the knowledge to lead a safe
exercise group class for older adults. The 16-hour
course covers changes occurring in the body as it
ages, physiology of aging, nutrition, sociology of
aging, common disorders, risk management, and
practical observation/evaluation.
May 22nd , 23rd & 24th , 2008
• Thursday – 7:00 – 10:00 pm
• Friday – 8:30 am -5:30 pm
• Saturday – 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
2008 S.P.R.A.
Spring Education
and
Training
Symposium
April 13 - 17, 2008
Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Course Descriptions
1. Communities in Bloom - Achieving
Success and Overcoming Challenges
2. Arena Operator Level 2
3. Pool Operator Level 1
4. Energy Conservation and Demand
Management
5. Support for Green Spaces – Mobilizing
Volunteers
6. Developing a Park – Understanding What
to Do and How to Do It Properly
7. Event Planning - The Basics
8. Maintenance and Inspection of
Playgrounds
9. Creating a “Weed” Management Plan and
Identifying Invasive Alien Plants
10. Management of Insects and Diseases in
Saskatchewan’s Urban and Community
Forests
11. Supervisory Skills for Facility Operators
12. Park and Sportsfield Operator Level 2
Mail payment and Registration form to:
Saskatchewan Parks and
Recreation Association
#100 – 1445 Park Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4N 4C5
Remember, send payment no later that April 1, 2008.
If you have any questions,
visit the S.P.R.A. website at
www.spra.sk.ca
or contact Mathew Warren, Recreation Consultant,
by phone at (306) 780-9324 or 1-800-563-2555,
or by email at mwarren@spra.sk.ca.
Spring & Summer 2008 … Leisure Services … 13