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Fitness and Health Promotion

Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Location
Oshawa
School
School of Health & Community Services (HCS)
Length
Four semesters
OCAS Code
FIT
Next Intake
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Program Overview

The Fitness and Health Promotion program will prepare you for a meaningful career that goes beyond the walls of a gym, with a focus on supporting a diverse range of populations, including clients of all ages, abilities and body shapes. Fitness and health promotion professionals are invested in providing clients with a full-range of services – from research and design to implementation and execution of programs, facilities and activities. Offering a program of study that both balances and connects theory with practice, graduates enter the workforce with a broad skill set that includes influencing human behaviour for positive change as well as a base in entrepreneurship for those interested in running their own business.

You will participate in hands-on learning experiences in state-of-the-art lab facilities practising the skills that you will apply during your work-integrated-learning opportunities. Courses focus on health promotion, behaviour change, business practices, and exercise science including exercise physiology, functional anatomy, injury management, and exercise prescription. The Fitness and Health Promotion program will prepare you for an exciting and engaging career in a dynamic field that will positively influence the lives of your clients.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum 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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Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
Year one international: $13,322 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Exercise Physiology I (BIOL 1302)
  • Communications For Fitness And Health Promotion (FHPC 1338)
  • Introduction To Fitness (FITS 1302)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Introduction To Wellness (HLTH 1310)
  • Nutrition (NUTR 1300)

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Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Behaviour Change
Behaviour Change
Field Placement
Field Placement

Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Intakes and Availability

Date Domestic Availability International Availability
May 2021OpenOpen
September 2021OpenOpen
January 2022Open 
May 2022Open 

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 on theory and practical experiences 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
  • Behaviour change
  • Nutrition

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Conduct assessments of fitness, well-being, and lifestyle for clients and effectively communicate assessment results.
  2. Prescribe appropriate physical activity, fitness, active living, and lifestyle programs to enhance health, fitness, and well-being of clients.
  3. Utilize appropriate interviewing and counselling skills to promote or enhance health, fitness, active living, and well-being of clients.
  4. Collaborate with individuals in the selection and adoption of strategies that will enable them to take control of and improve their health, fitness and well-being.
  5. Develop, implement, and evaluate activities, programs, and events which respond to identified needs and interests of clients and maximize the benefits of health, fitness, and well-being.
  6. Train individuals and instruct groups in exercise and physical activities.
  7. Contribute to community health promotion strategies.
  8. Assist in the development of business plans for health and fitness programs, activities, and facilities.
  9. Implement strategies and plans for ongoing personal and professional growth and development.
  10. Develop and implement risk management strategies for health and fitness programs, activities, and facilities.
  11. Interact effectively with clients, staff, allied health professionals, and volunteers in health and fitness programs, activities, and facilities.

Admission Requirements

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

Recommended

  • Grade 12 exercise science (PSE4U)

January and May Starts

This program is offered in a consecutive format (16 months) for both January and May starts. This means that if you begin classes in January, you will complete semester 2 in May, semester 3 in September and semester 4 in January; if you begin class in May, you will complete semester 2 in September, semester 3 in January and semester 4 in May.

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyCampus.

Semester 1

  • Exercise Physiology I (BIOL 1302)
  • Communications For Fitness And Health Promotion (FHPC 1338)
  • Introduction To Fitness (FITS 1302)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Introduction To Wellness (HLTH 1310)
  • Nutrition (NUTR 1300)

Semester 2

  • Exercise Physiology II (BIOL 2302)
  • Functional Anatomy (FITS 2300)
  • Injury Management (FITS 2302)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Fitness Class Leadership I (PDSN 2300)
  • Research Techniques & Application (RSRC 3300)
  • Professional Practice & Standards (SOCI 2304)

Semester 3

  • Fitness Assessment I (FITS 3300)
  • Personal Training I (FITS 3301)
  • Field Placement I (FWK 3305)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Health Promotion In Diverse Populations (HLTH 3302)
  • Marketing & Entrepreneurship (MKTG 3305)
  • Counselling Techniques (PSYC 3300)

Semester 4

  • Fitness Assessment II (FITS 4300)
  • Personal Training II (FITS 4301)
  • Fitness Class Leadership II (FITS 4302)
  • Field Placement II (FWK 4314)
  • Holistic Wellness Applications (HLTH 4303)
  • Program Management (PRGM 4300)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.

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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
 

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 is complemented by two field placements working alongside successful fitness professionals to enrich your knowledge, practice your skills, and strengthen your abilities. The second placement will extend into May. 

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Please note: There are costs associated with Electronic Student Permit Checking (ESPC), immunizations, lab tests and certifications.  Be sure to keep all of your receipts for income tax purposes.  These costs include:

  • Service fees for Verified, our documentation collection and ESPC verification partner.
  • Costs to complete mandatory immunizations, lab tests, and certifications.

It is required that students have completed the ESPC with Verified 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 from a recognized provider
  • Entry immunization form completed by a health-care provider

Links:

  • Fitness and Health Promotion ESPC Information Package
  • Verified ESPC User Guide

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:

  • Bachelor of Health Science (Hons) in Kinesiology - Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Sport Management - Davenport University
  • Bachelor of General Studies - Thompson Rivers University
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences - Thompson Rivers University
  • Bachelor of Science – Sports Sciences – Hartpury College, England
  • Bachelor of Science – Sports Strength and Conditioning – Limerick Institute of Technology, Ireland
  • Bachelor of Science – Applied Sports & Exercise Science – Robert Gordon University, Scotland
  • Bachelor of Science - Health and Leisure - Institute of Technology Tralee

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

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk  or the school office.

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