Program | Fitness and Health Promotion
| Faculty | Health and Wellness |
Credential | Ontario College Diploma | Duration | 2 Year |
Starting Month | September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Fitness and Health Promotion is a two-year diploma program taught at our Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at the Waterfront Campus. For over 40 years, this program has been preparing highly qualified fitness professionals for a variety of employment opportunities. The program combines physical activity techniques with classroom theory (including subjects like anatomy, physiology and nutrition), and has earned a strong reputation among employers because our graduates are well equipped from both an academic and applied standpoint.
This program is challenging and our experience shows the most successful students:
participate in physical activity and exercise
want to learn to lead individual and group exercise activities
are interested in helping others achieve health and fitness goals
have good time management skills and are self-disciplined
are willing to spend extra time outside of assigned class/lab time to develop strong practical skills
know why they want to take this program
Human anatomy and physiology provide the scientific foundation for advanced courses in biomechanics, injury prevention, chronic disease prevention and healthy aging.
Students also learn applied skills in the areas of:
health screening
fitness assessment
exercise prescription, demonstration and modification
counselling healthy active living
group exercise leadership
interprofessional collaboration
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U) with a minimum grade of 60%
Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U) with a minimum grade of 60%
Exercise Science (PSE4U) and Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) may be accepted in lieu of Biology
An information session is strongly recommended.
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
Graduates will be prepared for employment in a broad range of fitness and health related sectors including:
Commercial clubs and private fitness centres
Corporate settings
Community centres
Clinical and rehabilitation facilities
Graduates provide services in the areas of:
Exercise prescription and demonstration
Personal training
Group exercise leadership
Health promotion
Facility management
Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/S125-2017-2018/