Description

Fitness and Health Promotion

The Fitness and Health Promotion course from Centennial College is comprised of hands-on practical learning in laboratory and placement settings and a comprehensive academic grounding that will prepare you for a career assisting individuals and groups to reach their highest potential for overall well-being. This program is post-graduate work permit eligible.

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Duration

2 years

Starting Date

September

Tuition Fee

$16,649

Location

Toronto, Canada

About the program

The Fitness and Health Promotion course from Centennial College is a two-year health diploma program that will include:

Anatomy and physiology
Fitness assessment
Leadership skills
Injury management
Nutrition
Fitness marketing
Health promotion
Computer skills
Mental illness and mental wellness
Sports performance training principles
Speed, agility, quickness and Olympic weightlifting principles
Older adult and special populations programming
Physical literacy and long-term athlete development (LTAD)

In addition to this combination of topics, you’ll have the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to, after graduation, become a certified personal trainer according to the Canadian Societ of Exercise Physiology and a group exercise leader according to the Ontario Fitness Council requirements. You’ll also learn course material related to the canfitpro Personal Training Specialist certification and have an opportunity to receive this certificate in the program. Lastly, you will have access to a unique mental health certification called the Wellness Recovery Action Plan offered by Health Out Loud, a Toronto-based charity.