Diploma - Fitness and Health Promotion
- 2 years
- Duration
- 17,373 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
With skilled, industry-connected teachers, Humber's Fitness & Health Promotion certificate program puts you at the forefront of the healthy revolution. Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, business administration and marketing, nutrition, injury management, special event planning, and other skills are taught in addition to the principles of exercise.
In our unique Humber Centre for Healthy Living, you will combine classroom theory with hands-on training and real-world experience to gain a comprehensive foundation in fitness, including working with personal training clients and preparing to earn nationally and internationally recognized certifications. You will put your knowledge to use by taking part in one of the program's yearly special events encouraging healthy living, which are created and implemented by students. Your commitment to wellness and desire to make a good difference in people's lives will accelerate your career in this dynamic and life-affirming sector.
Please keep in mind that certain courses in the Fitness and Health Promotion program encourage students to participate in fitness programs that involve physical exercise that might be strenuous at times.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Anatomy
- Fitness Assessment
- Math for Health and Fitness Professionals
- iSucceed in Fitness
- Group Exercise Leadership 1
- An Introduction to Arts and Sciences
- Physiology
- College Reading and Writing Skills
Semester 2
- Health and Wellness
- Exercise Prescription 1
- Career Skills and Entrepreneurship
- Fitness, Health, and Lifestyle Assessment
- Group Exercise Leadership 2
- Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
Semester 3
- Biomechanics
- Counselling and Communication
- Injury Management and Applied Anatomy
- Special Events Planning
- On-Campus Internship
- Workplace Writing Skills
Semester 4
- Exercise Prescription 2
- Health Promotion
- Motor Learning and Control
- Psychology of Sport
- Health and Fitness Management
- Applied Nutrition
- Industry Internship
Price
Fees per semester:
- Tuition 7,866 CAD
- Compulsory Ancillary Fee 444 CAD
- Compulsory Student Union Fee 66 CAD
- IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee 111 CAD
- Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) 20 CAD
- Program Ancillary Fee 358 CAD*
- Co-op/Placement 0.00 CAD
Total 8,866 CAD
*may vary every semester
Additional Costs
- 1,250 CAD - textbooks and supplies (for Year 1 and 2)
- 160 CAD - first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification (required prior to Semester 3)
- 150 CAD - Fitness Instructor Specialist – canfitpro certification (optional) (for Semester 2)
- 190 CAD - Personal Trainer Specialist - canfitpro certification (optional) (for Semester 3)
- 300 CAD - CSEP-CPT certification (optional) (for Semester 4)
Requirements for applicants
International Academic Equivalencies:
- Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum grade of four in required subjects
- Transcripts for any post-secondary courses or programs completed or
- College or university transfer status
For Indian applicants one of the following:
- All India Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
- Year 12 State Board Exams with a minimum grade of 70 or above in required program subjects.
To be eligible you must possess the equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and required courses.
English Proficiency requirements are:
- A minimum TOEFL Academic Level score of 550 (paper based) or 80 (internet based) or
- an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single band score below 5.5) or
- CAEL with an overall band score of 60 or
- Cambridge English Test with B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169 (with no single subscore below 162) or
- Duolingo Language Test with score 105 and above+
- International applicants may be asked to submit an ICAS or WES evaluation.
About the university
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (known as Humber College) was fonded in 1967. The college is located in Toronto, Canada.
The Humber North and the Lakeshore are the two primary campuses at Humber.
Humber College offers over 200 programs in 40 fields of study.
Students at Humber receive a polytechnic education. We educate theory, incorporate practical, hands-on training, and collaborate with employers to provide students with real-world learning opportunities. This innovative and entrepreneurial approach, which is taught in state-of-the-art and creative learning facilities, prepares students for today's and tomorrow's careers.
We are committed to your long-term success. A Humber education will help you map a sure path to your career and keep you up to date on shifting trends in the professional world as technology advances. Our programs combine theory and practice, allowing you to get practical experience both in the classroom and on the work. Professors with industry experience will teach you what skills are in demand.
