Fitness and Health Promotion
Diploma · 4 semesters
The Fitness and Health Promotion diploma at Northern College prepares students for careers as certified fitness professionals in public and private sectors. Over four semesters, students study fitness assessment, exercise prescription, group exercise instruction, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and community health promotion. The program includes CSEP-CPT and Canfit Pro certifications. Graduates gain skills to work with specialized populations such as children, older adults, and sports organizations, and develop the ability to create a business plan for an entrepreneurial fitness venture.
| Credential | Diploma |
| Length | 4 semesters |
| Campuses | Timmins |
| OCAS code | H169 |
Courses
- CM1323 — Professional Communications
- FH1003 — Math & Business for Health and Fitness Professionals
- FH1004 — Musculoskeletal Fundamentals
- FH1013 — Anatomy and Physiology
- FH1023 — Fitness Assessment I
- FH1033 — Group Exercise I
- FH2003 — Introduction to Health and Wellness
- FH2005 — Fitness Assessment II
- FH2013 — Nutrition
- FH2023 — Group Exercise II
- FH2033 — Exercise Prescriptions I
Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/fitness-and-health-promotion/