Current Size: 100%
Program Code: 10331
Program Availability
Contact Information:
Kristan Lingard,
program co-ordinator
416.675.5000 ext.
HRTenquiry@humber.ca
Four semesters, beginning in September, January and May
Be at the leading edge of the healthy revolution as you learn from expert, industry-connected faculty of the Fitness and Health Promotion program. Skills learned go far beyond the fundamentals of exercise to include anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, business administration and marketing, nutrition, injury management, special events planning and more.
Classroom theory combines with hands-on training and real-world experience for a comprehensive foundation that includes working with personal training clients and preparing for the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications. You'll get to put what you learn to use by participating in one of the annual special events organized and executed by students, which promotes healthy living. Your dedication to wellness and your desire to positively impact lives will propel your career in this interactive and life-affirming field.
Graduates will be on their way to opening their own business or fitness franchise, or to take on employment in a fitness club, community centre, resort, day camp, cruise ship, among other opportunities.
The demand for fitness professionals is expected to increase by 28 per cent by 2018 as Canadians commit to get active and healthy. Humber's fitness and health promotion program prepares you to be a hands-on leader as a personal trainer, fitness appraiser or group exercise instructor, or pursue a career in wellness consulting, health promotion or program directing. Alternatively, be your own boss as an entrepreneur in this varied and exciting field – skills learned are valuable, portable and Humber graduates are in demand.
Whether you choose employment in a fitness club, corporate fitness centre or municipal facility, or choose to open your own business, you'll hit the ground running as you prepare to plan, market and deliver safe and effective fitness, wellness and healthy lifestyle programs.
State-of-the-art fitness facilities, including two dedicated fitness assessment laboratories, a private personal training studio, and two fully equipped group exercise studios, ensure you receive a high-quality learning environment.
Get hands-on experience as a fitness professional through two unpaid internships, one per semester in your second year of study. Your first internship takes place on campus, where you will perform fitness appraisals and conduct weekly personal training sessions for two clients who will be assigned to you. Your second internship is off campus, two days a week for 14 weeks (196 hours total) at a fitness facility you choose in a municipal, commercial, private or corporate setting.
The School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism has more than 500 industry partners. Partners provide funding for capital projects (labs, etc.), provide internships for students, donate more than $60,000 in awards and scholarships, and employ our students upon graduation. Some industry partners for this program include: Bodies By Design, Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Border – Personnel Support Programs, Cardio-Go, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, City of Vaughan, Extreme Fitness, GoodLife Fitness, Health Systems Group, Heart and Stroke Foundation, MayFair Clubs, Mind to Muscle, Sports Specific Training (S.S.T.), The Boulevard Club, The Granite Club, The Motion Room, Toronto Athletic Club, TriFit Inc. and YMCA.
Study Abroad
Qualified students in this program are eligible to undertake one of the short duration experiential learning opportunities, which operate annually in May and are 10 to 20 days in length. Destinations include Europe, Asia, and Study @ Sea.
Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit humber.ca/transferguide.
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized industry certifications including the following:
Note: For more information, refer to Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is
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 more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.
Year one and two: textbooks and supplies – $1,100 per year.
Semester one: leadership camp field trip – $80; first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification – $140; laboratory materials package – $110.
Semester two: Personal Trainer Specialist – canfitpro certification – $190.
Semester three: uniform for on-campus internship – $75; Fitness Instructor Specialist – canfitpro certification – $170.
Semester four: CSEP-CPT certification – $300.
Humber also offers the Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management Ontario Graduate Certificate program 14131.
A Bachelor of Applied Science – Kinesiology degree is available through Humber’s partnership with the University of Guelph (Guelph-Humber). This degree allows qualified Fitness and Health Promotion students to transfer into year three of the degree. A summer bridging semester and specific grade point average are required.
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT 103 | Anatomy |
| FITM 106 | Health and Wellness |
| FITM 109 | Fitness Assessment |
| FITM 111 | Math for Health and Fitness Professionals |
| FITM 115 | iSucceed in Fitness |
| GNED 101 | An Introduction to Arts and Science |
| PHYS 125 | Physiology |
| WRIT 100 | College Reading and Writing Skills |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FITM 150 | Exercise Prescription 1 |
| FITM 152 | Group Exercise Leadership 1 |
| FITM 155 | Career Skills and Entrepreneurship |
| FITM 156 | CPAFLA Preparatory Course |
| FITM 157 | Biomechanics |
| FITM 158 | Counselling and Communication |
| PHYS 151 | Exercise Physiology |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FITM 206 | Injury Management and Applied Anatomy |
| FITM 221 | Group Exercise Leadership 2 |
| FITM 226 | Special Events Planning |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| NUTR 202 | Nutrition |
| WORK 209 | On Campus Internship |
| WRIT 200 | Workplace Writing Skills |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FITM 252 | Motor Learning and Control |
| FITM 254 | Exercise Prescription 2 |
| FITM 260 | Health Promotion |
| MGMT 250 | Health and Fitness Management |
| NUTR 259 | Applied Nutrition |
| PSYC 207 | Psychology and Sport |
| WORK 259 | Industry Internship |
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