- Some agencies may require confirmation of immunizations to complete placement with their agency.
- If you are interested in one of these agencies, CDS must be completed prior to the start of Term 3.
- Please view the CDS Form and Checklist for health requirements at niagaracollege.ca/cdsform/.
- This process may take up to 10 weeks or more and requires a visit to your personal physician and/or a Public Health Department.
- If the CDS is not completed, your placement of choice may not be completed.
About this program
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Credential Awarded: 2 Year Diploma
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Campus: Welland
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Code: 0232 P0232
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Delivery Length: 2 Years
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Are you passionate about leading a healthy and active lifestyle and want to motivate others to join your movement?
Become a leader in the Fitness and Health Promotion industry. A combination of classroom, hands-on and placement experiences allows the opportunity to develop skills to counsel, motivate and educate others on various components of a healthy lifestyle. Specific course work will prepare you to challenge industry certifications required to assess, prescribe and evaluate exercise programs for individuals and groups.
Courses
| Code | Course Name | Credits |
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| COMM1180 | Essentials of Writing to be Understood | 3 |
| MATH1103 | Mathematics for Fitness and Health | 2 |
| PHLT1140 | Physiology | 4 |
| PHLT1223 | Exercise Leadership | 3 |
| PHLT1122 | Valuing Healthy Living | 3 |
| ANAT1220 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 3 |
| Elective Information | ||
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Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required |
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| Code | Course Name | Credits |
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| COMM1222 | Communication | 3 |
| PHLT1220 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| PHLT1222 | Fitness Assessment I | 3 |
| PHLT1262 | Leadership and Counselling | 3 |
| PHLT1324 | Training Techniques I | 3 |
| SOCL1430 | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Canada | 3 |
| Code | Course Name | Credits |
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| PHLT1221 | Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| PHLT1321 | Introduction to Biomechanics | 3 |
| PHLT1328 | Special Populations I | 3 |
| PHLT1322 | Nutrition in Exercise Science | 3 |
| PHLT1323 | Fitness Assessment II | 3 |
| PRAC1320 | Field Placement I - Fitness | 2 |
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Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required |
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| Code | Course Name | Credits |
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| PHLT1325 | Community Health Promotion | 3 |
| PHLT1290 | Fitness Marketing and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| PHLT1427 | Personal Training | 4 |
| PHLT1428 | Special Populations II | 2 |
| PHLT1421 | Prevention And Treatment Of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PRAC1420 | Field Placement II - Fitness | 2 |
| PHLT1429 | Training Techniques II | 3 |
Program Outcomes Term: 1244
Conduct an assessment of the physical fitness, activity level and lifestyle of the client using standardized protocols, to build an individualized exercise program.
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.
Instruct individual clients and groups in the correct techniques for executing fitnessand training programs to achieve results that meet their goals for fitness, active living, and wellness.
Select and apply interview tools and coaching strategies that will enable clients and groups improve their fitness, and wellness in sustainable ways.
Develop business plans for a fitness and/or training business organization to ensure sustainability and viability while mitigating risks.
Support community health promotion strategies for active healthy living in the general population.
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.
Provide positive reinforcement to empower clients and help them sustain their efforts.
Develop plans and implement strategies for ongoing professional growth and development.
Communicate information persuasively and accurately in oral, written, and other media formats.
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
- Biology – Grade 11 (C) or (U) or Grade 12 (U) or
- Chemistry – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U) or
- Physics – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U) or
- Exercise Science – (PSE4U) or
- Introductory Kinesiology – (PSK4U) or
- Science – (SNC4M)
Recommended Courses and/or Skills:
These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.
- Healthy Active Living Education – Grade 12 (O)
- Related volunteer or co-operative work experience
Selection and Ranking
Applications are evaluated based on the published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program.
Learn more about admission decisions.
Program Requirements
Criminal Record Check
- A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (CRC-VSS) which is less than 6 months old is required at the beginning of Term 3.
- Students with criminal charges or convictions will be severely limited in placement, clinical, and/or employment opportunities in this field.
- Failure to obtain the appropriate documentation in advance may affect completion of placement at your chosen agency, delay the start and completion of field placement hours and the placement course.
- Placement is a requirement for graduation from the program.
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Students will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) in order to be cleared for placement/clinical. Please note, in order to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS), students must be 18 years of age or older. If a student is not 18 years of age or older at the start of this program, they will experience delays in progression through the program.
First Aid and CPR
- Current Standard First Aid certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C certification is required by the start of Term 3.
Transportation
- Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete program requirements which may not be readily accessible by public transportation.
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Program requirements could include co-ops, placements, volunteer requirements, practical labs, field projects, assignments, clinicals, or any other off-campus visits required as part of the program’s curriculum.
Computer/Technology Requirements
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows 10 based desktop or laptop system that meets or exceeds the following general personal computer technology requirements:
- A desktop or laptop system running on an updated Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
- Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory.
- An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone and speaker system.
- Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities (a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps) is recommended.
Niagara College will not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications. Any provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses (supported under the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system) will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.
Note: There is no support for Chromebooks or Apple products for this program. (learn more)
The technology requirements indicate there is no support for Chromebooks or Apple products. Can I still take my program if I have a Macbook or Chromebook?
For most programs, the recommendation is to have a MS Windows 10 computer (as outlined in the "Computer/Technology Requirements" section on this page) for an optimal experience and for ease of downloading academic software. The reliability of remote connections to college computers and software cannot be guaranteed for Macbook and Chromebook users.
The Microsoft Office suite products that are available free to Niagara College students though Office 365 do have versions that work with Macbooks and Chromebooks, and the majority of internet-based applications will work as well. However, some program-specific software is designed to run on Windows 10, and the successful download of these applications cannot be guaranteed. Our Learning Management System (LMS) at Niagara College is Blackboard, and while students can access Blackboard through an internet browser, for some assignments and tests there is a layer of security that uses a proctored browser. The proctored browser will not function on Macbooks nor Chromebooks.
Students assume the risk of a compromised virtual experience if they choose to participate without the recommended technology.
Computer/technology requirements may be subject to change without notice.
All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.
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Pathways
Explore your pathway options What are pathways? for the Fitness and Health Promotion program below.
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From NC toSeneca College — Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation Canada
For detailed information about these pathway options visit niagaracollege.ca/pathways/.
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Applicants with previous postsecondary education will be assessed for transfer credits upon receipt of an official transcript from their previous institution. There is no fee for this service.
Tuition
The below is a tuition fees estimate ( what's this?) for the indicated start term. Tuition fees are set in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities fee guidelines.
Year: 2023-2024
Start Term: Fall
Year 1
Level one $2,594.44
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$1,104.95
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Material Fees
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$132.00
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Level one Total
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$2,594.44
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Level two $2,388.00
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$756.95
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Material Fees
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$273.56
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Level two Total
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$2,388.00
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Year 1 Total: $4,982.44
Year 2
Level three $2,491.44
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$1,036.95
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Material Fees
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$97.00
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Level three Total
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$2,491.44
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Level four $2,074.44
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$716.95
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Material Fees
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$0.00
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Level four Total
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$2,074.44
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Year 2 Total: $4,565.88
Estimated Program Total:
$9,548.32
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Year: 2023-2024
Start Term: Fall
Year 1
Level one $9,306.95
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$7,325.00
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Ancillary Fees
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$1,849.95
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Material Fees
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$132.00
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Level one Total
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$9,306.95
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Level two $8,520.51
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$7,325.00
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Ancillary Fees
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$921.95
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Material Fees
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$273.56
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Level two Total
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$8,520.51
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Year 1 Total: $17,827.46
Year 2
Level three $9,203.95
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$7,325.00
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Ancillary Fees
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$1,781.95
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Material Fees
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$97.00
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Level three Total
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$9,203.95
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Level four $8,206.95
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$7,325.00
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Ancillary Fees
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$881.95
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Material Fees
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$0.00
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Level four Total
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$8,206.95
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Year 2 Total: $17,410.90
Estimated Program Total:
$35,238.36
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