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Fitness and Health Promotion

The Fitness and Health Promotion program will prepare you to perform the roles and responsibilities of a fitness and health consultant. Heightened consumer awareness of fitness and health has resulted in a significant demand for these qualified fitness professionals.

Program Information

Start Date

September 03, 2024

Domestic Availability

Accepting Applications

International Availability

Closed

Program Code

FHP

Delivery

Hybrid

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Program Contact

Susan Garfat

Program Coordinator

Domestic Tuition

$2261.96 per semester*

International Tuition

$8757.92 per semester*

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Canadian Students

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Through accurate assessment and monitoring of health and fitness levels, you will prepare activities and programs that are safe and effective, and that meet individual needs and interests. Are you committed to a healthy lifestyle and interested in motivating others to achieve their wellness goals? If so, this could be the right career for you. Our new program curriculum focuses on four areas of study:

  • Exercise Science
  • Coaching
  • Health promotion
  • Business

The four areas of study support student success with industry-related certifications external to the program. Program faculty will provide guidance and information on the various certifications that are available and relevant to fitness and health professionals .

Over four semesters, you will progressively develop skills and knowledge in fitness assessment and exercise programming, nutrition, health promotion, leadership and self-development, business planning and lifestyle consulting. Field Placement opportunities will provide you with workplace experience supervised by trained professionals and leaders in the fitness industry. Placements can be tailored to your specific career goals or future university plans. For example, students have requested placements in hospitals, corporate sites, fitness facilities, chiropractic or physiotherapy settings, and non-profit organizations such as Diabetes Canada and Osteoporosis Canada. Class sizes are small and your learning environments feature the latest equipment, technology and facilities, including the state-of-the-art Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, located on Fleming College campus grounds.

The Fitness and Health Promotion and Recreation and Leisure Services programs have shared a common first year since the launch of the Dual Diploma Option in 2017. The option allows you to discover what areas of these health-related industries best suit your goals. In this foundation year, you'll benefit from expanded learning outcomes that are only available at Fleming and select colleges that offer this pathway. You’ll increase your skill base, and you could earn a dual diploma in just five semesters. Students are not locked into one career stream and don't have to decide until the end of semester four to pursue the fifth semester dual diploma option. For details, contact the program coordinator.

Graduates from the Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program will have the required expertise to work in a variety of settings as fitness programmers, personal trainers and lifestyle coaches, in areas such as:

  • community and recreation centres
  • employee and corporate fitness centres
  • private fitness gyms, sports and health clubs
  • personal training, fitness assessment and wellness consulting

Graduates of the Fitness and Health Promotion program may choose to continue their studies and pursue a Bachelor of Exercise Science or a degree in Kinesiology. See our Transfer Agreements below for more information.

The program includes a personal physical fitness component and will require students to perform endurance and strength exercises. If there is concern regarding the physical expectations of the program, we encourage you to discuss your career goals with the program coordinator as part of the application process.

Non Academic Requirements

Your program has mandatory requirements which may include a criminal reference check, first aid, CPR-C, etc. For more information, please see the Non Academic Requirements page.

Failure to provide any of the required Non Academic Field Requirements by the specified due date will result in an inability to participate in the mandatory placement components of the program.

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Textbook Cost $1,200.00 $550.00
Kit Cost Sem 1 - $30 Sem 3 - $100
Field Placement expenses Travel and or parking costs - varies depending on placement location
Uniforms/program shirts Sem 1 - $30; Sem 4 - $40
Professional Exam Cost
NARS Cost Police Check $50, TB test $50
Portfolio Builders

  • 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, cardio-respiratory physiology, and nutrition to support the fitness and wellness goals of clients.
  • Instruct individual clients and groups in the correct techniques for executing fitness and 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 to 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.

Students applying to Fitness and Health Promotion must meet the following requirements:

  • OSSD including Gr 12 C English

Recommended (but not required for admission)

  • Gr 12 Healthy Active Living Education (O)
  • Gr 12 Exercise Science (U) Gr 11 Math (C)

Transfer Agreements

You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized here.

Bachelor of Science in Sports Performance
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd-year studies.
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website.

For more information

Visit the Hartpury University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Workplace Health and Wellness
Requirement
  • Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
  • Possess ENG4U (Grade 12 University English) or equivalent with a course grade of 65%.
  • Possess SBI4U (Grade 12 University Biology) or equivalent.
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.

For more information

Visit the Humber College website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Science (Ordinary) in Coaching and Sports Performance
Requirement
  • Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
  • Police clearance is necessary for program registration.
  • A Bachelor of Science (Ordinary) in Coaching and Sports Performance may progress to Year Four (4) of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching and Sports Performance.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 3-year program.
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.

For more information

Visit the Munster Technological University-Kerry website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science (Ordinary) in Health and Leisure
Requirement
  • Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
  • Advanced entry into the Physical Education stream is not permitted.
  • Police clearance is necessary for program registration.
  • A Bachelor of Science (Ordinary) in Health and Leisure may progress to Year Four (4) of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Leisure.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 3-year program.
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.

For more information

Visit the Munster Technological University-Kerry website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Commerce
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
  • Completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge.
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Health Science in Kinesiology
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Requirement
  • Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 4th semester standing in an 8-semester program.

To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.

For more information

Visit the Seneca College website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation
Requirement
  • Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd semester standing in an 8-semester program.

To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.

For more information

Visit the Seneca College website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative average
  • Completion of the University of Guelph-Humber Summer Bridge.
Transfer Credit
  • 5 out of a 20 credit degree
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the University of Guelph-Humber website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

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