School: Centennial College
Program:Fitness and Health Promotion
Program | Fitness and Health Promotion | Faculty | School of Community and Health Studies |
Credential | Diploma | Duration | 2 years/4 semesters |
Starting Month | Fall | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Centennial's Fitness and Health Promotion program is comprised of hands-on practical learning in laboratory and placement settings, and a comprehensive academic grounding that prepares you for a career assisting individuals and groups to reach their highest potential for overall well being.
Advantages:
At Centennial College's Athletic and Wellness Centre, located at Progress Campus, you have hands-on learning opportunities.
To facilitate ongoing feedback and progress, labs consist of small group sizes.
Interprofessional student liaisons are part of your learning as you assist your fellow peers (for example, Police Foundations, Pre-service Fire and Paramedic students) in the attainment of their fitness assessment goals.
Expert faculty members nurture your knowledge and skills development and provide access to cutting-edge fitness concepts.
The Fitness and Health Promotion program has forged industry partnerships that allow for beneficial supervised field placement opportunities in the fitness industry.
Annually, the Fitness and Health Promotion program coordinator attends the annual Ontario Fitness and Health Promotion Coordinators' Meeting, at which health and fitness experts discuss a variety of topics including program changes, textbooks, resources, certifications, career paths, Ministry of Education guidelines and changes and more. The purpose is to ensure you receive the highest quality of education.
Admission Requirement:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
One Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Exercise Science) Grade 11 or 12, C or U (minimum grade requirement) or take a Centennial College Science Skills Assessment for Admission
Tuition Fees:
Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Incidental Fees
| Total
|
Canadian | $2935.5
| $973 | $3908.5
|
International | $13283 | $2256 | $15539 |
Career:
Graduates may find career opportunities in areas such as:
Fitness instructor
Personal trainer
Sports conditioning coach
Fitness consultant
Wellness/fitness program developer
Health and wellness entrepreneur
Fitness entrepreneur
Credits Transfer
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into Ontario college graduate certificates and university degree programs at institutions such as McMaster University, University of Guelph and Northern Alberta Institution of Technology.
Link to Centennial College Official Website
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/