Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma

Do you have an interest in the movement of the human body as well as an excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships? Then the Fitness and Health Promotion program could be the right option for you! Graduates of the Fitness and Health Promotion program perform many roles including fitness instructor, personal trainer, lifestyle coach, nutrition advisor and entrepreneur.

Fitness And Health Promotion Program Objectives

The Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma program is designed to prepare graduates to plan, market, and deliver safe and effective fitness, wellness and healthy lifestyle programs. The courses include: anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics and kinesiology, nutrition and wellness, fitness assessment and program design, personal fitness coaching, group fitness programming, programming for special populations, leisure program design, the business for fitness professionals, group fitness programming, and advanced fitness and sports programming.

Our goal is to have students develop current, practical knowledge and skills in such areas as the development, implementation and evaluation of fitness and wellness programs, nutrition, lifestyle management, fitness assessments, leadership, safety and injury management. Throughout the program our aim is to have students gain and build on their communication, leadership, interpersonal, and technical skills. The courses will help the students prepare for their canfitpro certifications. A co-op placement combined with practical classroom instruction ensures you graduate with confidence in yourself and in your theoretical and practical skills.

Fitness And Health Promotion Practical Placement

Algonquin Careers Academy has an excellent working relationship with various members of the fitness industry. During the last three weeks of the program the Fitness and Health Promotion program students will supplement their in-class training with an “on the job” practical placement arranged by Algonquin Careers Academy. The placement provides an opportunity to apply the lessons learned in the classroom, gain confidence, and open doors to future employment.

Successful completion of the supervised practical placement is necessary for graduation.