Ontario College Diploma Fitness and Health Promotion
Course Overview
This program is designed for individuals passionate about exercise science and its application in enhancing health and performance. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in human anatomy, physiology, and nutrition, which is immediately applied through extensive hands-on learning in state-of-the-art labs. Graduates gain valuable real-world experience and are well-positioned to enter the workforce or pursue further education through articulated university pathways.
Key Program Highlights
- Comprehensive study of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition
- Extensive practical, hands-on learning in dedicated exercise science labs
- Real-world industry experience through client training and work-integrated learning
- Unique practical skills development, including healthy food preparation in culinary labs
- Articulation pathways for receiving college credit towards university degree programs
Course Overview
This program is designed for individuals passionate about exercise science and its application in enhancing health and performance. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in human anatomy, physiology, and nutrition, which is immediately applied through extensive hands-on learning in state-of-the-art labs. Graduates gain valuable real-world experience and are well-positioned to enter the workforce or pursue further education through articulated university pathways.
Key Program Highlights
- Comprehensive study of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition
- Extensive practical, hands-on learning in dedicated exercise science labs
- Real-world industry experience through client training and work-integrated learning
- Unique practical skills development, including healthy food preparation in culinary labs
- Articulation pathways for receiving college credit towards university degree programs
Requirements
Modules
- Anatomy For The Fitness And Health Professional
- Physiology For The Fitness And Health Professional
- Fitness And Wellness
- Fitness Instructor Leadership
- Client Counselling
- Fitness Orientation Practicum
- Communication Essentials
- Applied Anatomy
- Exercise Physiology
- Personal Training
- Fitness Appraisal And Testing
- Basic Concepts In Nutrition
- Recreation Across The Lifespan
- Exercise Planning And Prescription
- Functional Anatomy And Injury Prevention
- Fitness Business
- Fitness Career Planning And Preparation
- Sport And Recreation Facility Operations
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Advanced Exercise Techniques
- On-Campus Practical Experience
- Health Promotion And Special Events
- Off-Campus Practical Experience
- Advanced Concepts In Nutrition
