Board of Governors approves new diploma program
Fleming College’s Board of Governors today approved a new two-year diploma program in Fitness and Health Promotion.With a greater awareness of the benefits of fitness and a healthy lifestyle, there has been an increasing demand for qualified fitness professionals. The program, which begins at the Sutherland Campus in September 2008, will prepare students to perform the roles and responsibilities of a fitness and health consultant.The program focuses on three main areas of study: • Exercise Science and Health Promotion • Business Administration and Leadership• Lifestyle Coaching Throughout the program, students will develop skills and knowledge in fitness assessment and exercise prescription, injury prevention and management, nutrition, health promotion, leadership and self-development, business planning and lifestyle consulting. The program will also incorporate classroom time at the on-campus Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre. The program will offer field placement opportunities with industry leaders to ensure students receive hands-on experience. Graduates of the program will have the expertise to work as fitness programmers, personal trainers or lifestyle coaches.