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Fitness and Health Promotion

Ministry-approved title: Fitness And Health Promotion


Credential
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Location
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OCAS Code
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Next Intake
September 2025
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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 and abilities. Fitness and health promotion professionals are invested in providing clients with a full-range of services – from research and exercise program design to behaviour-change coaching, and overall health and wellness.  

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Admission Requirements

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

Recommended

  • Grade 12 exercise science (PSE4U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.

DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

  • Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
  • Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.


Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $15,309 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Functional Anatomy (BIOL 1100)
  • Exercise Physiology 1 (BIOL 1302)
  • Communications for Fitness and Health Promotion (COMM 1338)
  • Fitness Assessment 1 (HLTH 1100)
  • Introduction to Wellness and Health Promotion (HLTH 1310)
  • Indigenous Elective (INDG 0000)

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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
  • Tactical health and wellness professional
  • Personal trainer
  • Youth activity programmer
  • Bridge to Kinesiology degree
 

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Program Details

This program integrates theory and practical experiences.

Lectures include active learning activities that 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 an assessment of the physical fitness, activity level and lifestyle of the client using standardized protocols, to build an individualized exercise program.
  2. Develop, implement and evaluate safe training programs grounded in fundamentals of anatomy, bio-mechanics, cardiorespiratory physiology, and nutrition to support the fitness and wellness goals of clients.
  3. Instruct individual clients and groups in the correct techniques for executing fitness and training programs to achieve results that meet their goals for fitness, active living, and wellness.
  4. Select and apply interview tools and coaching strategies that will enable clients and groups improve their fitness, and wellness in sustainable ways.
  5. Develop business plans for a fitness and/or training business organization to ensure sustainability and viability while mitigating risks.
  6. Support community health promotion strategies for active healthy living in the general population.
  7. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, staff, allied health professionals and volunteers in the delivery of programs, activities, and the use of facilities.
  8. Provide positive reinforcement to empower clients and help them sustain their efforts.
  9. Develop plans and implement strategies for ongoing professional growth and development.
  10. Communicate information persuasively and accurately in oral, written, and other media formats.

Admission Requirements

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

Recommended

  • Grade 12 exercise science (PSE4U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.

DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

  • Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
  • Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.

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 MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Functional Anatomy (BIOL 1100)
  • Exercise Physiology 1 (BIOL 1302)
  • Communications for Fitness and Health Promotion (COMM 1338)
  • Fitness Assessment 1 (HLTH 1100)
  • Introduction to Wellness and Health Promotion (HLTH 1310)
  • Indigenous Elective (INDG 0000)

Semester 2

  • Exercise Physiology 2 (BIOL 2302)
  • Professional Practice and Standards (EDUC 1200)
  • Fitness Class Leadership (HLTH 1200)
  • Fitness Assessment 2 (HLTH 1201)
  • Exercise Prescription 1 (HLTH 1202)
  • Nutrition (NUTR 1200)
  • Research Techniques and Application (RSCH 1200)

Semester 3

  • Business Practices (BUSI 2100)
  • Field Placement Preparation (FDPL 2101)
  • Injury Management (FITS 2302)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Fitness Assessment 3 (HLTH 2100)
  • Exercise Prescription 2 (HLTH 2102)
  • Health Promotion and Behaviour Change (PSYC 3300)

Semester 4

  • Exercise Physiology 3: Diverse Populations (BIOL 2201)
  • Field Placement (FITP 2200)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Community Health Promotion (HLTH 2200)

Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

Course delivery

In person

Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

In person:
Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Hybrid:
Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Online:
Fully remote course delivery.

Costs

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
  • Tactical health and wellness professional
  • Personal trainer
  • Youth activity programmer
  • Bridge to Kinesiology degree
 

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 a field placement working alongside successful fitness professionals to enrich your knowledge, practice your skills, and strengthen your abilities.

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Please note: There are costs associated with Electronic Requirements Verification (ERV), 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 ERV verification partner.
  • Costs to complete mandatory immunizations, lab tests, and certifications.

It is required that students have completed the ERV 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 ERV Information Package
  • Verified ERV 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 Allied Health Sciences – Bridge – 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 Strength and Conditioning – Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Ireland
  • Bachelor of Science - Health and Leisure - Munster Technological University, Ireland

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

Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.

Tech Requirements

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

Additional Mandatory Tablet Requirements:

  • Android or Apple Tablet that can access the internet and use a web browser; minimum screen size of 9 inches
  • Suggested Tablet Options:
  • Lenovo Tab M10: https://bit.ly/3jix1Xa
  • Webcam/built-in camera

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

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