About the course

The Fitness and Health Promotion program will prepare you for a meaningful career that goes beyond the walls of a gym, with a focus on supporting a diverse range of populations, including clients of all ages and abilities. Fitness and health promotion professionals are invested in providing clients with a full-range of services – from research and exercise program design to behaviour change coaching, and overall health and wellness. The program of study balances and connects theory with practice so that graduates enter the workforce with a broad skill set. These skills include inspiring motivation, supporting behaviour modification, as well as introducing entrepreneurship for those interested in pursuing their own business. You will participate in hands-on learning experiences in state-of-the-art lab facilities practicing the skills that you will apply during your work-integrated learning opportunities. Curriculum focuses on wellness, behaviour change, business practices, and exercise science. Courses include exercise physiology, nutrition, functional anatomy, injury management and exercise prescription. The Fitness and Health Promotion program will prepare you for an exciting and engaging career in a dynamic field, enabling you to positively influence the lives of your clients. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Oshawa
Spring (May), 2024	Oshawa
Fall (September), 2024	Oshawa
Winter (January), 2025	Oshawa
Spring (May), 2025	Oshawa
Summer (May), 2025	Oshawa
Fall (September), 2025	Oshawa
Winter (January), 2026	Oshawa
Spring (May), 2026	Oshawa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Durham College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status

　　Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum grade of 60 per cent)

　　Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)

　　RECOMMENDED - Grade 12 exercise science (PSE4U)

　　High school (secondary school) transcript.

　　Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5

　　or

　　IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20

　　The minimum admission requirement for postsecondary programs is one of the following:

　　Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority (eight of 14) of your senior level (Grade 11 or higher) credits at the college preparation, university/college preparation or university preparation level

　　Equivalent secondary school diploma from another province or territory in Canada (Please note: A recognized equivalent to an OSSD may be accepted if you meet the levels, subjects and overall averages required for admission to the college. Generally the requirement is successful completion of a Grade 12 diploma except in Quebec where the equivalent is Secondary V) or

　　Equivalent secondary school diploma from outside of Canada. Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have their documents evaluated by a credential assessment service (ICAS) and submit proof of educational qualifications in order to determine if their level of achievement is equivalent to an OSSD.

　　Please note: only original or certified copies of academic records will be accepted. In addition, documents not written in English must be submitted with a certified, true translation. Evaluations could take several weeks to complete so please allow enough time for your results to be forwarded to your college choices in order to meet the admission deadlines.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Durham College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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