Fitness and Health Promotion

Program Overview

Wellness is at the forefront in today’s society, which means the demand for qualified fitness and health professionals is on the rise. Learn and apply scientific principles to improve and maintain mental and physical health for a variety of individuals. Unite the science of the human body with the art of motivation to support clients on their personal journey to overall wellness. Experience engaging labs; all fitness levels welcome!

Goal Oriented

Anatomy

Fitness and Nutrition

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum grade of 60 per cent)
Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)

Note: this program has additional recommended requirements. Please visit the Admission Requirements tab for further information.

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2019	Open	Open
January 2020	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $3,025 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,187 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Wellness coach
Fitness facility supervisor
Fitness and wellness writer
Strength and conditioning coach
Physical fitness coordinator
Fitness class manager
Health and wellness programmer
Active aging coordinator
Personal trainer
Youth activity programmer

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Program Details

This program is based in theory and layers in practical experience that will make your textbooks come alive.

Classroom lectures and learning activities prepare you for hands-on labs. Independent and collaborative projects prepare you to work with a variety of health-care professionals and wellness practitioners. To enable you to be successful when writing your certification exams, you will develop core competencies in:

Functional anatomy
Exercise physiology
Exercise prescription
Entrepreneurial marketing
Holistic wellness
Nutrition

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum grade of 60 per cent)
Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)

Courses

Semester 4

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$3,025	$13,187
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,245	$1,720
Program Incidental	$335	$335
Total Fees:	$4,605	$15,242

Please note: fees are based on the 2018-2019 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Wellness coach
Fitness facility supervisor
Fitness and wellness writer
Strength and conditioning coach
Physical fitness coordinator
Fitness class manager
Health and wellness programmer
Active aging coordinator
Personal trainer
Youth activity programmer

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Corporate wellness centres
Hospitals and clinics
Entrepreneurial opportunities
Municipal and community recreation services
Senior centres, long-term care facilities
Specialized training studios
Spas, resorts, cruise ships
Sporting organizations

Field Placement

Your learning experience will be complemented by two field placements working alongside successful fitness professionals to enrich your knowledge, skills and attitude.

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for the field placement component of this program you must (at your expense) provide:

A clear and current Criminal Reference Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). If you cannot provide a clear CRC with VSS, you may not be accepted for placement by a field placement agency. CRCs with VSS must be obtained from your local police station. You may be required to obtain additional CRCs with VSS to meet field placement agency requirements
Current Level C CPR from a recognized provider
Current standard first aid certification
Entry immunization form completed by a health care provider

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

Qualified Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

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Fitness and Health Promotion

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

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Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Costs

Career Options

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WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Field Placement

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2019 [PDF]

College guide September 2019 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]