Description

Type

Course
Level

Advanced
Location

Victoria (Canada)

Duration

2 Years
Start date

September

Students in this two-year diploma program study fitness principles, physical fitness training practices, exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, nutrition, health promotion, lifestyle management, stress management, growth and development and behavioural change.

Facilities

Victoria (Canada)

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Start date

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About this course

Course objectives

The program prepares graduates to design and implement personalized exercise and physical activity programs and lifestyle education programs as personal trainers or other fitness professionals. Areas of study include the physiological, psychological and biomechanical foundations for physical fitness and movement education that also lead to healthy lifestyle behaviours. If you would like to become an advocate for fitness and healthy living, this may be your path to a fulfilling career.

Who is it intended for?

There are many varied employment opportunities for graduates:

Fitness instructors
Group exercise coordinators
Personal trainers
Wellness and health promotions specialists
Facility programmers

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Subjects

Fitness
Kinesiology
Mental Health
Health
Healthcare

Course programme

What to expect

The diploma program will take students two years, if choosing full-time study.

In year one you will cover the basics of human anatomy, psychology, biomechanics, physiology, fitness health and principles. You'll also gain competency in a variety of activities and sports. In year two you will focus on fitness and health assessment and the design of exercise prescriptions.

You'll have the option of doing an internship. By the end of year two, you may graduate with your Diploma in Kinesiology and you'll be eligible to write the CSEP Certified Personal Trainer exam.

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Fee

Diploma with Internship designation: $8,744
Diploma International: $30,380**
Diploma with Internship designation International: $31,950**

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