SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY STUDIES

FITNESS & HEALTH PROMOTION

The Fitness and Health Promotion program at Algonquin provides you with valuable hands-on experience during classes and labs, many of which are held in the weight training lab on campus. You will learn to administer fitness assessment protocols, conduct real group fitness classes, and prescribe appropriate exercise programs to clients as part of the Personal Training course. Students also learn to create health and wellness promotion programs by participating in health fairs in various settings, from daycare centres to corporate fitness centres to seniors residences.

In the second year of the program you will have a two week field placement in semster 3 and a 5 week field placement in the last semester, which will enable you to apply your skills and knowledge gained in the program and furthers your practical skills in real work situations. Upon completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to obtain certifications as a personal trainer and/or group fitness instructor.

YOUR CAREER You may find employment: • Fitness and health clubs, • YMCA/YWCA, • Corporate recreation and fitness programs, • Public and private fitness programs, • Community institutions for special populations, • Municipal recreation departments.

Graduates may choose to become consultants or business entrepreneurs.

You are best suited for this program if you enjoy learning about the human body how it works and prefer a physically active lifestyle. You should have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy hands on work to educate and assist individuals in making positive lifestyle changes. SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY STUDIES

Frequently Asked Questions What are the admission What are the field placement requirements for this program? opportunities available to me in the • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a program? grade of 65% or higher. A very wide variety of placements from public and • Biology, Grade 11 or 12 OR Chemistry, Grade 12 private fitness centers to City of , YMCA’s, OR Health and Physical Education, Grade 12 senior’s homes, sports training facilities, and also (PLF4C, PSE4U, PPL4O, PAF40 or equivalent). on the therapy side with physiotherapy clinics, etc. Other placements may be in retail stores, nutrition What is the best preparation for this supplement stores, etc. program? Students taking the Exercise Science or Healthy Can I go on to university after Lifestyles courses in high school are well pre- completing this program and get pared for the first semester of our program. These credit for my time at Algonquin? courses generally give a good introduction to the Yes. Many universities will recognize credits from Anatomy and Physiology courses that are impor- our program towards kinesiology degrees. The tant in our program. at Humber allows our students to go directly into third year if they take a bridging Do I have to be really fit to get into semester over the summer. Each university has the program? slightly different requirements and minimum A high degree of physical fitness is not required grades are required. to get into the program; however, in order to be See more: http://www.algonquincollege.com/de- credible as a fitness and health professional it is gree-pathways/list/ important to be able to demonstrate that you live the lifestyle that you’re recommending to others. What kind of jobs are available once I graduate? As certifications are not built into There are many different types of jobs available, the program, once I graduate are including personal training or group fitness there certifications I can complete? instruction. These jobs can be part-time or full-time and in private settings, not-for-profit When you graduate you have the opportunity to corporations or public settings. complete two main certifications. You are qualified for the CSEP-CPT (Canadian Society of Exer- cise Physiology –Certified Personal Trainer) and a group fitness certification through The Fit- ness Council. You will also be qualified and able to challenge the certifications for CAN FIT Pro PTS (personal training specialist) and YMCA certifica- tions in both personal training and group fitness.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT www.algonquincollege.com/fitness Gordon Wilcox Program Coordinator 613-727-4723 ext. 7025 [email protected] Follow us @AChealthstudies