Algonquin Careers Academy - Mississauga

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Fitness and Health Promotion

Algonquin Careers Academy - Mississauga

Faculty:Healthcare
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Health and Physical Education, General
Length:40 Week(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $10,200

Cost shown is for the entire program.

Description:

Do you have an interest in the movement of the human body as well as an excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships? Then the Fitness and Health Promotion program could be the right option for you! Graduates of the Fitness and Health Promotion program perform many roles including fitness instructor, personal trainer, lifestyle coach, nutrition advisor and entrepreneur.

The Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma program is designed to prepare graduates to plan, market, and deliver safe and effective fitness, wellness and healthy lifestyle programs. The courses include: anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics and kinesiology, nutrition and wellness, fitness assessment and program design, personal fitness coaching, group fitness programming, programming for special populations, leisure program design, the business for fitness professionals, group fitness programming, and advanced fitness and sports programming.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or the equivalent, or if 18 years of age or over, you may apply as a mature student and write an entrance exam
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      Applicants must: have a genuine interest in a healthy lifestyle, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working with people; have an assessment Interview to determine suitability for the Fitness and Health Promotion program; and be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have an immigration approval. A clear criminal background check is required.

      * 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.

      Modified on July 21, 2019