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Fitness and Health Promotion |
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| School: |
St. Lawrence College |
| Faculty: |
Kingston campus |
| Degree: |
Diploma
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| Field of Study: |
Health and Physical Education, General
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| Description: |
Do you have an interest in fitness and health, or helping others reach their fitness and health goals? If so, this program is for you! Join our team to become a dynamic leader in the field of fitness and health promotion – an industry that is growing rapidly and offers a wide range of career opportunities. This two year curriculum includes courses in exercise science, fitness, health promotion, business management, and human relations as well as personal and professional development. Several of the courses will be delivered in the Student Health & Athletic Centre on the Kingston Campus, which provides a state-of-the-art training facility.
Students will have the opportunity to obtain four additional certifications including the nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Graduates will offer prospective employers 400 hours of practical experience in the workforce gained from two 5-week work placements as well as the option to be involved in voluntary service in the areas of health promotion, inclusive fitness, injury prevention and management, fitness assessment and/or personal training and occupational health and corporate wellness.
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| Website: |
Fitness and Health Promotion at St. Lawrence College |
| Length: |
2 Year(s) |
Admission Requirements |
| Prerequisites: |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
English
Biology
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including the following prerequisites:
• Grade 12 English at the C or U level
• Grade 11 Math at the C or U level
• Grade 11 or 12 Biology at the C or U level (A credit in PSE4U, Exercise Science, is an acceptable alternative to the Biology requirement.)
Recommended Bakcground:
• Any grade 11 or 12 Health and Physical Education courses.
• Students should have basic computer skills which include the ability to use Internet Explorer, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Additional Requirements:
• CPR (Basic Rescuer Level C) and Standard First Aid. CPR recertification required yearly.
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| Test Scores: |
TOEFL (CBT) [min. 213] or TOEFL (iBT) [min. 79] or TOEFL (PBT) [min. 550] or IELTS [min. 6.5]
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying. |
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