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Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management |
School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism |
Program AvailabilityNorth Fall 2012: Open |
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Type:
Ontario Graduate Certificate Postgraduate
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Campus:
North
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Program Code:
14131 |
Length: Two semesters, beginning in September |
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CONTACT INFORMATION: Kristan Lingard, professor | 416.675.5000 | HRTenquiry@humber.ca
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The Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management program is designed to build on the knowledge students have acquired in their university undergraduate degrees by providing in-depth, hands-on instruction in the areas of fitness assessment, health and lifestyle counselling, exercise prescription and delivery, health promotion, group exercise leadership, health and fitness management, marketing and entrepreneurship, ergonomic assessment and functional abilities assessment. Students learn in small groups, instructed by expert faculty currently employed in the fitness and health industry.
Our Advisory Committee provides regular review and input of our curriculum ensuring our program is always on the cutting edge of industry developments.
About 15 per cent of the population, or 4.5 million people, belong to one of Canada’s 4,900 health and fitness clubs. This represents just one category of employer where students can expect to find a job as a fitness appraiser, personal trainer, wellness specialist, program director or club manager. The growth of the fitness business over the past three decades has created demand for qualified professionals in a variety of settings. In addition to private and commercial facilities, graduates can work for: corporations that offer fitness and health services for employees; wellness centres at universities; sport institutes; rehabilitation units; municipal and community services; and organizations that mandate health and fitness as a condition of employment (e.g., military, correctional services and police, fire and emergency response departments). In addition, graduates may wish to set up private practices or find employment in rehabilitation centres, hospitals and ergonomics. Graduates can provide services such as physical demands analysis, ergonomic assessments and functional ability assessments.
State-of-the-art fitness facilities, including dedicated fitness assessment laboratories, a private personal training studio, and a fully equipped group exercise studio, ensure a high-quality learning environment.
Personal Training Lab
Fitness Assessment Lab
Group Exercise Studios
High Performance Lab
In exercise science, as in many professional career areas, professional accreditation is the hallmark of excellence. Holding these certifications increases a student’s job potential, income potential and his/her marketability. After successful completion of the Ontario Graduate Certificate in Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management, along with the required core courses completed in your Kinesiology undergraduate degree, you will be well prepared to challenge the examinations for professional certification with: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Physiologist); Can Fit Pro (Fitness Instructor Specialist and Personal Trainer Specialist); American College of Sports Medicine (Certified Personal Trainer, Clinical Exercise Specialist); American Council on Exercise (Personal Trainer Certification); National Strength and Conditioning Association (Certified Personal Trainer); Ontario Kinesiology Association (Certified Kinesiologist); Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (membership through your provincial Kinesiology Association); Metriks (Functional Capacity Evaluator); and The Roy Matheson System (Certified Work Capacity Evaluator).
The School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism has more than 500 industry partners. Partners provide funding for capital projects such as laboratories, provide internships for students, fund more than $60,000 in awards and scholarships, and also employ Humber graduates. Industry partners for this program include: Health Systems Group, Trifit, the City of Mississauga, the City of Vaughan, The Boulevard Club, The Adelaide Club, The Fitness Institute and Toronto area hospitals and rehabilitation clinics.
Two unpaid internships, the first during semester two and the second following semester two, are key to this program. Throughout both placements, students will participate in weekly seminars with their professors and classmates to critically analyze their experiences and develop the skills required for professional work. The first internship is on campus where students will provide ergonomic, physical activity counselling and prescription services to Humber employees. The second internship is a four-week block placement off campus with one of Humber’s industry partners.
Note: Students with a related degree, who do not satisfy the above requirements, may enter into a bridge semester to qualify for admission to the program. The bridge semester runs from May 7, 2012 to August 17, 2012.
For more information visit Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Before participating in this program, students must demonstrate a personal commitment to physical activity and healthy living, and possess the ability to fully participate in practical-based physical activity courses: resistance training, group exercise classes, cardiovascular training, plyometrics, and flexibility training. Prospective students with special needs or limitations are encouraged to discuss their career goals with the program co-ordinator before applying.
International Exchange
Qualified students have the opportunity to study and travel overseas with our study-abroad experiences, which are undertaken with international universities and colleges in Asia, Europe and the Caribbean.
The 2012/2013 fee for two semesters is
– domestic $5,381.56
– international $12,800.
Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2012/2013 academic year.
Fees are subject to change.
For further information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.
$1,100 (per year) for textbooks and supplies; $120 First Aid and CPR certification; $75 uniform; $170 Fitness Instructor Specialist certification; $300 Certified Personal Trainer certification.
Semester 1 | ||
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| ESLM 501 | Exercise Prescription Exercise PrescriptionCourse Code: ESLM 501 Credits: 4 The purpose of this course is to teach students the practical skills and the theory necessary in order to effectively and safely design an exercise program. Students will have the opportunity to practice exercise technique and personal training skills in weekly laboratory sessions. Topics covered include: the principles of training, exercise monitoring, correct exercise and spotting technique and program design for cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. | 4 |
| ESLM 502 | Occupational Biomechanics and Functional AssessmentOccupational Biomechanics and Functional AssessmentCourse Code: ESLM 502 Credits: 4 The course introduces the field of ergonomics including: workplace musculoskeletal disorders, occupational health and safety legislation, workplace evaluation and assessment techniques, and making successful ergonomic changes. The course also comprehensively examines methods of evaluating an injured worker's abilities using work related functional activities. | 4 |
| ESLM 503 | Advanced Fitness AssessmentAdvanced Fitness AssessmentCourse Code: ESLM 503 Credits: 4 This course develops health screening and fitness assessment techniques used for exercise participation and prescription, including the administration of the Canadian physical activity, fitness and lifestyle approach. Fitness assessment components that will be performed include: body composition, muscular strength and endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness, anaerobic fitness, flexibility, and power. Students will also explore performance related components of fitness assessment. This course will help to prepare students to challenge the CSEP-CPT or CEP exams. | 4 |
| ESLM 506 | Clinical Anatomy Clinical AnatomyCourse Code: ESLM 506 Credits: 2 This course is a student-run seminar course that builds on the student's previously acquired knowledge of human anatomy by applying that knowledge to clinical cases. These cases will emphasize the musculoskeletal anatomy of the pelvis, back and thorax and the upper and lower limbs. Each week student-groups will present on and promote class discussion around directed readings and clinical cases that are provided by the instructor. | 2 |
| ESLM 507 | Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal DisordersTherapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal DisordersCourse Code: ESLM 507 Credits: 3 This course will introduce students to theories and guidelines for prescribing rehabilitation exercises for common musculoskeletal injuries. The focus of this course will be teaching students proper exercise technique and progression of rehabilitation programs. Background knowledge about the definitions and signs and symptoms for each injury will be required and will be the responsibility of the student. | 3 |
| ESLM 511 | Kinesiology as a ProfessionKinesiology as a ProfessionCourse Code: ESLM 511 Credits: 2 This course introduces students to the concepts and practices involved in kinesiology as a profession. Topic areas include career opportunities in kinesiology, services provided by kinesiologists, core competencies and scope of practice, identification of personal strengths, claims management and business development, and legal and ethical considerations. All course components must be fulfilled for successful completion of the course. A satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade will be assigned upon completion of the course. | 2 |
| ESLM 519 | Occupational Safety and Disability ManagementOccupational Safety and Disability ManagementCourse Code: ESLM 519 Credits: 3 This course introduces students to the concepts and practices of occupational health and safety and disability management. Topic areas include managing occupational health and safety in workplaces, inter-professional collaboration, legislative mandates, claims management, return to work, and labour market re-entry. | 3 |
| ESLM 520 | ECG InterpretationECG InterpretationCourse Code: ESLM 520 Credits: 2 The purpose of this course is to prepare students to collect good quality heart rhythm and 12-lead ECG data, and to then interpret the data?s significance, in the context of exercise testing and prescription. The course is designed to develop knowledge, competency and skills that enable the learner to recognize cardiac dysrhythmias and to act appropriately as a kinesiologist. This course will provide a good foundational knowledge in the area of electrocardiography for students looking to challenge CSEP (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology) and ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) certification exams. The course will take place in both the classroom and the lab. | 2 |
Semester 2 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| ESLM 505 | Group Exercise LeadershipGroup Exercise LeadershipCourse Code: ESLM 505 Credits: 3 This course is designed to teach the necessary skills required to plan and instruct a group exercise class. Topics covered include: class formats, use of music, choreography, cueing, monitoring techniques and successful instruction techniques. Students will gain competencies in the instruction of group strength training, step-training, stability ball and Bosu classes, and traditional group exercise. Students will learn the skills by practice teaching sessions and by peer and instructor evaluations. | 3 |
| ESLM 508 | On-Campus InternshipOn-Campus InternshipCourse Code: ESLM 508 Credits: 3 The Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management internship provides practical experience for students to apply their learning to the working environment. This is the first, of two, internships built into the program. This experience will allow students to practice and develop their skills in areas such as fitness testing, counselling clients, and coaching clients one-on-one to meet their fitness and healthy lifestyle goals. | 3 |
| ESLM 510 | Nutrition for Sports and PerformanceNutrition for Sports and PerformanceCourse Code: ESLM 510 Credits: 4 This course builds upon the basic nutrition knowledge learned in undergraduate courses by offering a comprehensive overview of the role nutrition plays on health, physical activity, and disease. Key topics include nutrition for the prevention and management of disease, dietary supplements, nutrition for physical activity, nutrition through the lifecycle, and weight management. This course also strongly emphasizes current nutrition issues which students will examine using a practical evidence-based approach. | 4 |
| ESLM 512 | Therapeutic Exercise: Specific Patient PopulationsTherapeutic Exercise: Specific Patient PopulationsCourse Code: ESLM 512 Credits: 3 This course will discuss the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) guidelines for working with clients with special needs and/or health concerns. Students will learn to identify health conditions that will influence exercise program development and to analyze and modify fitness assessment, and exercise program variables in order to meet the particular needs of these special populations. | 3 |
| ESLM 513 | Health PromotionHealth PromotionCourse Code: ESLM 513 Credits: 3 This course covers the historical development, theoretical basis and current practice of health promotion. The course will focus on theory and practice at the individual, group, community, organization and policy levels. Classes will combine discussion, presentation, lecture, guest speakers and case studies. Students are expected to prepare for each class by reading the assigned material, formulating and thinking about discussion questions, and contributing actively to each class. | 3 |
| ESLM 515 | Marketing and EntrepreneurshipMarketing and EntrepreneurshipCourse Code: ESLM 515 Credits: 2 Students in this course are presented with the business practices that exercise professionals need to know about starting and running a business. The principles of entrepreneurship including marketing, daily operations, networking, prospecting, and customer service are presented and applied to the health and fitness industry. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to exercise professionals working in various areas of the health, fitness and wellness industry. | 2 |
| ESLM 516 | Industry Internship (Four Weeks, 40 Hours/Week)Industry Internship (Four Weeks, 40 Hours/Week)Course Code: ESLM 516 Credits: 4 The four-week (140 total hours) industry internship will provide students with valuable experience and networking opportunities in preparation for a career in the health and lifestyle industry. The placement will be individualized, based on students? own particular interests and career goals. Our industry partnerships include a broad range of fitness, rehabilitation, and nutrition facilities that will foster the development of transferable skills within the industry. The workplace experience is designed to develop your confidence, competence, and professionalism as students move toward their careers. | 4 |
| ESLM 517 | Exercise and AgingExercise and AgingCourse Code: ESLM 517 Credits: 2 This course will begin by highlighting the rapidly emerging job market for appropriately trained exercise professionals who wish to work with older adults. Initially, lectures will provide students with foundational knowledge in the biological processes of aging. | 2 |
| ESLM 518 | Clinical Skills LabClinical Skills LabCourse Code: ESLM 518 Credits: 3 A lab-based, practical course, which works to develop a wide range of exercise science laboratory skills, as well as presenting theoretical information required to interpret test data. Students will be required to select and administer fitness assessment protocols and evaluation techniques appropriate for healthy adults and specific patient populations. The prognostic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications of exercise testing will be examined. ACSM guidelines will be followed in order to assist students with preparation for ACSM HFS, CES and CSEP CEP certifications. | 3 |
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