About On The Edge Fitness Educators
Mission Statement
To provide quality, cutting edge fitness education.
General Information
On The Edge Fitness Educators (OTE) offers a complete range of preparatory courses and continuing education workshops, seminars and lectures, plus a range of services in support of student learning and success. We provide a solid fitness foundation and are committed to developing new and innovative programs in response to the needs of fitness leaders. At OTE, students are comfortable, challenged, and find the individual attention they need that can make a difference to their achievements and success in the fitness industry.
On The Edge Fitness Educators is proud to be a BCRPA Approved National Fitness Education Provider.
Faculty
Donna Hutchinson - Owner
Hailing originally from Montreal, Donna now resides in Vancouver, BC and is an accomplished fitness educator, personal trainer and presenter. She is the owner of On The Edge Fitness Educators, which offers a wide range of personal training, lifestyle management services and fitness education courses. As a BCRPA course conductor, she has educated thousands of new fitness leaders and aided in the implementation of new training protocols. Her background is varied and she draws upon experiences in corporate wellness centres, community recreation facilities, prestige private health clubs and as an independent personal trainer. Donna is a local media personality and is quickly emerging as Canada's leading educator of fitness professionals.
Education
- Exercise Science Diploma, Langara College
- Bachelor's Business Administration (0n-going, Capilano College)
Accomplishments
- Trainer of Fitness Leaders, BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA), 1992
- Registered BCRPA Personal Trainer
- Registered BCRPA Fitness Instructor
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) nutrition
- CAN-FIT-PRO Certified Personal Trainer Specialist, 1998
- Joint Works Instructor - The Arthritis Society
- American Council On Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer, 1992
- Certified Fitness Appraiser (CPAFLA ) 1996
- Developer of courses and workshops related to:
- Anatomy
- Special Populations
- Training and conditioning
- Supervisory Skills for Aspiring Leaders
- Adventure racing
Associations
- IDEA Personal Training Member
- Facilitator and creator of the BCRPA recognized Personal Training Apprenticeship Program
- Facilitator of Personal Training Resource Network in conjunction with BCRPA
- Active member of the BCRPA Personal Training Committee, Update Committee, Train-the-Trainer Task Group
Recreational Interests
- Adventure Racing (2nd place, Storm the North Shore, 3rd place women's team and solo division categories for Sea2summit)
- Rock Climbing (3rd place indoor climbing competition)
- UBC Duathlon (3rd place)
- Ultra Trail Running (Knee Knacker Top 10 women's <40)
- Telemark Skiing
- Marathon Running
- Sea Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Skydiving
- Nordic Poling
- Hiking
- Olympic Weight Lifting
Fitness Membership
Included in your membership is the ability to take an unlimited amount of courses.
Learn more about our membership benefits and see how you can achieve greatness by dedicating just a few hours a week to your fitness education.
