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Fitness and Health Promotion |
School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism |
2012/2013 Program AvailabilityNorth Fall: Open Winter: Open Summer: Open |
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Type:
Diploma
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Campus:
North
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Program Code:
10331 |
Length: Four semesters, beginning in September, January and May |
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CONTACT INFORMATION: Kristan Lingard, first-year professor | 416.675.6622 ext. 5187 | kristan.lingard@humber.ca
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Personal Training Lab
Fitness Assessment Lab
Group Exercise Studios
High Performance Lab
Turn your diploma into a degree. Transfer credit opportunities exist with Canadian and international universities for this program. See the tranfer guide.
EARN A KINESIOLOGY DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH-HUMBER!
Qualifed graduates are eligible to transfer into YEAR 3 of the Kinesiology Degree at Guelph-Humber. Contact the program coordinator for details.
For more information visit 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 CPR certification – $140; laboratory materials package – $60.
Semester two: Personal Trainer Specialist – Can-Fit-Pro certification – $190.
Semester three: uniform for on-campus internship – $75; Fitness Instructor Specialist – Can-Fit-Pro certification – $170.
Semester four: CSEP-CPT certification – $300.
Semester 1 | ||
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| COMM 200 | College Writing SkillsCollege Writing SkillsCourse Code: COMM 200 Credits: 3 College Writing Skills emphasizes elements of the writing process. Although subject matter and format may change from one program to another, the skills necessary for effective writing remain the same, as do the professional standards that all Humber students are expected to attain.
Students will practice the reading and writing skills that will be valuable in their college programs and build a strong base for professional business writing. Those students who plan to further their studies will develop the fundamental skills for writing acceptable academic English.
To help students reach these goals, the course covers the following: analytical reading and critical thinking; essay organization and development; and the elements of clear writing, including grammar and punctuation skills.
To complete COMM 200 successfully, students must produce writing that meets or surpasses the minimum departmental standards as set out in the attached criterion sheet.
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| FITM 103 | AnatomyAnatomyCourse Code: FITM 103 Credits: 4 This course provides the basic scientific foundation for understanding the structure of the human body. Topics covered include: bones, joints, and muscles of the body. | 4 |
| FITM 106 | Health and WellnessHealth and WellnessCourse Code: FITM 106 Credits: 3 This course introduces the concepts of total health and wellness. It presents the dimensions and determinants of health and wellness, and encourages students towards adopting healthy lifestyle choices. Topics such as stress management, disease management, alcohol, tobacco and drug use, and living in a healthy environment are also discussed. | 3 |
| FITM 109 | Fitness AssessmentFitness AssessmentCourse Code: FITM 109 Credits: 3 This course introduces students to health screening and fitness assessment methodologies and techniques employed for fitness participation and exercise prescription. Components of fitness assessments addressed include body composition, muscular strength and endurance, cardiorespiratory abilities, flexibility and power. Students will also explore performance components of fitness assessments. | 3 |
| FITM 111 | Math for Fitness and HealthMath for Fitness and HealthCourse Code: FITM 111 Credits: 2 This course provides a working knowledge of the math skills required for more advanced courses in the Fitness and Health Promotion program. Mathematical calculations will be used in future courses in order to assess fitness levels as well as the physiological and biomechanical demands of specific exercise programs. This course will review the basic mathematical calculations and introduce the future applications of these calculations. A review of basic statistics will also be given to enhance students' ability to understand basic research methodologies. | 2 |
| FITM 125 | PhysiologyPhysiologyCourse Code: FITM 125 Credits: 4 This course provides the basic scientific foundation for understanding the mechanisms by which the body functions. Topics covered include: overview of the cell, overview of energy metabolism, physiology of muscular contraction, and physiology of the nervous, the cardiovascular, and the respiratory systems. | 4 |
| HRT. 102 | Introduction to Software ApplicationsIntroduction to Software ApplicationsCourse Code: HRT. 102 Credits: 3 This software applications course introduces you to the Microsoft Office 2010 home/student package. At the end of the course, you should be able to produce documents in Word, spreadsheets in Excel, and presentations in PowerPoint. You must work independently and complete this course using an on-line format. In addition, you are required to attend two mandatory classes in a classroom, and to write the final exam in a classroom at the college. | 3 |
| HUMA 024 | Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and ScienceHumanities: An Introduction to Arts and ScienceCourse Code: HUMA 024 Credits: 3 The Humanities course focuses on fundamental questions individuals ask of themselves as they proceed through life. Why are we the way we are? Do we have free will or are we prisoners of our past experience or our biological inheritance? What motivates societies to change? Why do societal changes so often divide people into opposing camps? Why do so many people find contemporary life at home, at work, and in the community unfulfilling? What constitutes good government? How should injustice be fought? Can nations successfully deal with global problems? What is science and how does it differ from other kinds of inquiry? Can scientists provide solutions to the problems we face? What is art and does it offer answers of its own? What is its relationship to beauty, to knowledge, and to ethics? Is objectivity about art (or anything) possible? These questions are organized into units that begin with issues concerning the nature of the individual and then extend outward to various social, cultural and physical contexts.
The issues explored in this course are too complex to have any one right answer. Rather, individuals must search for answers that make sense of their experiences via various theoretical perspectives. The Humanities course supports this endeavour through study of different thinkers presented in the readings and exploration of different points of view explored in class discussions.
ESL students should consider taking the ESL Humanities course. Students may transfer into
ESL Humanities (HESL 024) either at the Registrar?s Office or the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Office (K201) on a first-come, first-served basis before the Last Day to Add. | 3 |
Semester 2 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| FITM 108 | Applied AnatomyApplied AnatomyCourse Code: FITM 108 Credits: 2 This course builds on the material established in FITM 103 Anatomy. Students will gain an understanding of joint actions and muscular contribution of different exercises common in fitness programs. Students will learn to assess the muscular demands of different movements and properly select exercises to meet those demands. | 2 |
| FITM 121 | Group Exercise Leadership 1Group Exercise Leadership 1Course Code: FITM 121 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, group indoor cycling, flexibility training, and traditional group exercise. Students will learn the skills by practice teaching sessions and by peer and instructor evaluations. | 3 |
| FITM 122 | Exercise Prescription 1Exercise Prescription 1Course Code: FITM 122 Credits: 3 The purpose of this course is to teach students the practical skills and the theory necessary to effectively and safely design and execute exercise programs. 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. | 3 |
| FITM 127 | Internship Skills PreparationInternship Skills PreparationCourse Code: FITM 127 Credits: 2 This course is designed to introduce and apply the principles and professional standards required for success in the fitness industry. The course will cover the following: professionalism, job search strategies, time management, public speaking, presentation skills, interview techniques, and legal issues. In addition, students will be introduced to corporate, municipal, and commercial fitness career opportunities. | 2 |
| FITM 200 | CPAFLA Preparatory CourseCPAFLA Preparatory CourseCourse Code: FITM 200 Credits: 4 This course will provide students with the tools required to assess a client?s current fitness level according to the Canadian Physical Activity, Fitness and Lifestyle Approach (CPAFLA). It covers a systematic approach for the appraisal and counselling of apparently health individuals, emphasizing the health benefits of physical activity. Building on the knowledge and skills acquired in previous courses, students will apply this knowledge as they administer a variety of fitness tests and health and lifestyle questionnaires and instruments. This course introduces students to assessment methodologies and techniques employed for fitness participation and exercise prescription. | 4 |
| FITM 203 | Biomechanics BiomechanicsCourse Code: FITM 203 Credits: 3 This course builds on the material established in FITM 103 Anatomy, and examines joint movement, muscles in movement, and biomechanical and applied kinesiology techniques. Emphasis is on the mechanisms through which the components of the musculoskeletal system interact to create movement. | 3 |
| FITM 211 | Exercise PhysiologyExercise PhysiologyCourse Code: FITM 211 Credits: 4 This course provides the basic scientific foundation for understanding the mechanisms by which the body functions during and as a result of exercise. Topics covered include: the function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, neural and endocrine responses, energy production and metabolic adaptations and the muscular-skeletal systems response to exercise. | 4 |
| FITM 231 | Counselling and CommunicationCounselling and CommunicationCourse Code: FITM 231 Credits: 3 This course provides a broad overview of counselling skills and theory that students can use to respond effectively and responsibly to client issues. Students will examine the importance of communication, and the communication process. Students will also learn how to apply various theories of behaviour change to help clients make appropriate decisions about their own health. | 3 |
Semester 3 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| COMM 300 | Business Writing SkillsBusiness Writing SkillsCourse Code: COMM 300 Credits: 3 Business Writing Skills introduces students to the strategies of effective written workplace communication. This course is designed to build on and reinforce the writing skills developed in COMM 200 and requires students to apply these skills to vocationally relevant assignments. Students will learn how to select and organize pertinent information according to purpose and audience and will practise presenting their ideas clearly, precisely, and effectively in various written formats. To complete COMM 300 successfully, students must produce writing that meets or surpasses the minimum departmental standards as set out in the criterion sheet. | 3 |
| FITM 201 | Exercise Prescription 2Exercise Prescription 2Course Code: FITM 201 Credits: 1 The purpose of this course is to build on information and material presented in FITM122 Exercise Prescription 1. This course is devoted to providing students with hands on exercise experience and instruction. Students will be instructed on the proper physical execution of a variety of training programs and exercise movements, as well as some problem solving via case studies. Students will also learn interpersonal skills to use with clients. | 1 |
| FITM 202 | Nutrition 2Nutrition 2Course Code: FITM 202 Credits: 4 This course will examine the six classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. Additional topics covered will include the digestion and absorption of nutrients, healthy eating across the human lifespan, weight management and diets. Special emphasis is placed on studying and utilizing Canadian resources such as Canada's Food Guide for Healthy Eating and Nutrition Recommendations for Canadians. | 4 |
| FITM 204 | Injury ManagementInjury ManagementCourse Code: FITM 204 Credits: 2 This course will discuss the prevention and recognition of injuries that are common to participants in fitness programs and sports. Additionally, environment conditions that affect injury incidence will be examined. | 2 |
| FITM 209 | On Campus InternshipOn Campus InternshipCourse Code: FITM 209 Credits: 3 The Fitness and Health Promotion internships provide practical experiences for students to apply previous learning in the work environment. The internship courses encourage students to develop concrete and realistic goals for the application of new skills based on the needs of the current workplace. There are two internships built into the program, the first in the third semester and the second in the fourth semester. This first internship will provide students the opportunity to practice and develop their skills in key elements of fitness and lifestyle management such as fitness assessment, counselling clients, and coaching clients one on one to meet their fitness and healthy lifestyle goals. Additionally, students will learn to lead group exercise classes. Students will meet twice a week as a class. One meeting will serve as a discussion group, and during the other meeting students will teach a group exercise class to the Humber community. | 3 |
| FITM 221 | Group Exercise Leadership 2Group Exercise Leadership 2Course Code: FITM 221 Credits: 2 The emphasis of this course is the continued development and refining of skills acquired in FITM 121. Additionally, students will gain competencies in the instruction of step training, kickboxing fitness, yoga, stability ball and BOSU classes. | 2 |
| FITM 226 | Special Events PlanningSpecial Events PlanningCourse Code: FITM 226 Credits: 2 This course will provide students with an overview of the role of special events in the fitness industry. There will be an emphasis on providing the student with a practical working understanding of the activities involved in the planning and coordination of special events including idea conception, development of a proposal, event execution and evaluation. As part of the applied learning for this course, students will plan and execute an event. | 2 |
| GNED 000 | General Education ElectiveGeneral Education ElectiveCourse Code: GNED 000 Credits: 3 The following courses represent the GNED General Education electives that you can choose from as part of your program's curriculum. Anthropology | 3 |
| SPRT 207 | Sociology of SportSociology of SportCourse Code: SPRT 207 Credits: 2 This course examines sport from a sociological perspective. One of its main purposes is to help students develop their critical analysis skills. The course will analyze human behaviour within sport competition and examine the effect of a society’s values and culture on the nature of sport played in that society. The role, value and future of sport in Canadian society will be examined. Issues such as cheating, drugs, aggressive and violent behaviour and discrimination in sport will also be covered. Comparisons will be made between sport behaviours and similar behaviour found in a non-sporting context. Students will be required to examine their own and other’s beliefs about sport and society. Through class discussions, assignments, and tests, students must demonstrate the ability to explain the reasons for their beliefs while at the same time show that they understand differing opinions and ideas. | 2 |
Semester 4 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| FITM 128 | Health and Fitness ManagementHealth and Fitness ManagementCourse Code: FITM 128 Credits: 3 This course introduces students to the concepts and practices involved in the management of a fitness and wellness facility. Topic areas include, but are not limited to, financial management, human resources management, facility logistics, and risk management. Concepts and practices that contribute to facility success and increased facility efficiency, as a whole and in regards to its smaller units, are discussed with students. | 3 |
| FITM 210 | Motor Learning Motor LearningCourse Code: FITM 210 Credits: 2 This course explores the fundamental processes underlying human movement and examines how humans master skilled movements. The principles of motor performance and learning are applied to personal training scenarios, where motor skills need to be taught and coached. | 2 |
| FITM 222 | Exercise Prescription 3Exercise Prescription 3Course Code: FITM 222 Credits: 3 This practical, application-centred course is offered to improve upon the student?s competency in prescribing safe, effective training programs using and building on the theory and practical material presented in FITM 122 Exercise Prescription 1 and FITM 201 Exercise Prescription 2. Additional topics to be covered include advanced training techniques, industry trends, and program planning for clients preparing for a specific event or sport. | 3 |
| FITM 223 | Exercise Prescription for Specific Patient PopulationsExercise Prescription for Specific Patient PopulationsCourse Code: FITM 223 Credits: 2 This course will discuss the basic 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 program variables in order to meet the particular needs of these special populations. | 2 |
| FITM 224 | Marketing and EntrepreneurshipMarketing and EntrepreneurshipCourse Code: FITM 224 Credits: 2 Students in this course are presented with the business practices that fitness professionals need to know about starting and running a personal training or fitness business. The principles of entrepreneurship including marketing, daily operations, networking, prospecting, and customer service are presented and applied to the fitness industry. | 2 |
| FITM 228 | Industry TraineeshipIndustry TraineeshipCourse Code: FITM 228 Credits: 6 The Fitness and Health Promotion industry internship provides practical experience for students to apply previous learning in a work environment. The internship encourages students to apply skills and implement knowledge, learned in the classroom, to the needs of the current workplace. This internship continues to build students? skills in key elements of fitness and lifestyle management. | 6 |
| FITM 230 | Sports NutritionSports NutritionCourse Code: FITM 230 Credits: 2 Building upon the basic knowledge obtained in FITM 202 Nutrition, this course will focus on advanced nutrition topics including the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics, sport-specific nutrient needs, evaluating dietary supplements, and nutrition considerations for intense training and competition. Students will examine current nutrition issues and special topics, and will make use of peer-reviewed publications and current research. | 2 |
| FITM 232 | Health PromotionHealth PromotionCourse Code: FITM 232 Credits: 2 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 and contributing actively to each class. | 2 |