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.

Career Prospects

Career Outlook

  • Personal trainer
  • Group fitness instructor
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Fitness consultant
  • Wellness/fitness program developer
  • Health and wellness entrepreneur
  • Fitness entrepreneur

Interested? Get started today!