Do you have an interest in fitness and health, or helping others reach their fitness and health goals? If so, this program is for you!
Join our team to become a leader in the field of fitness and health promotion – an industry that is growing rapidly and offers a wide range of career opportunities.
This two-year curriculum includes courses in exercise science, fitness, health promotion, business management, and human relations as well as personal and professional development. Several of the courses will be delivered in the Student Health & Athletic Centre on the Kingston Campus, which provides a state-of-the-art training facility. Students will have the opportunity to obtain additional certifications including the nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness and Spin certifications through Ontario Fitness Council (OFC).
Graduates will offer prospective employers 400 hours of practical experience in the workforce gained from two 5-week work placements in areas of health promotion, inclusive fitness, injury prevention and management, fitness assessment and/or personal training and occupational health and corporate wellness.
This program meets the standards of a Fitness and Health Promotion Program according to the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
State of the Art Facilities
Fitness and Health Promotion students have their own fitness lab, a new gymnasium and fitness center. Students also benefit from small lab sizes, where they will receive hands on experience conducting assessments and personal training a minimum of three clients over the two years, leading group fitness classes and creating and facilitating sessions of young athletes, following the Long Term Athlete Development guidelines.
Personal Trainer
Group Fitness Instructor
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Corporate Wellness Consultant
Health Promoter (Health Unit)
Military Fitness Instructor
Municipal or Community Recreation Staff
Senior’s Fitness Programmer
Health Club Manager or owner
Cruise-Ship Fitness & Recreation Leader
Physiotherapy Assistant
Sports Coach
Diploma
Based on course availibility
Open
January, May, September
Min. 50% overall in Grade 12; Min. 50% in Grade 12 English and Biology;
IELTS: 6 overall with no band less than 6 TOFEL: PTE: N/A
2 Years
CAD$ 17453.85
*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution
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Kingston
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