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Program Overview

The Fitness and Health Promotion program will prepare you for a meaningful career that goes beyond the walls of a gym, with a focus on supporting a diverse range of populations, including clients of all ages and abilities. Fitness and health promotion professionals are invested in providing clients with a full-range of services - from research and exercise program design to behaviour change coaching, and overall health and wellness.

The program of study balances and connects theory with practice so that graduates enter the workforce with a broad skill set. These skills include inspiring motivation, supporting behaviour modification, as well as introducing entrepreneurship for those interested in pursuing their own business.

You will participate in hands-on learning experiences in state-of-the-art lab facilities practicing the skills that you will apply during your work-integrated learning opportunities. Curriculum focuses on wellness, behaviour change, business practices, and exercise science. Courses include exercise physiology, nutrition, functional anatomy, injury management and exercise prescription. The Fitness and Health Promotion program will prepare you for an exciting and engaging career in a dynamic field, enabling you to positively influence the lives of your clients.

Career Options

What you could be:

Wellness coach

Fitness facility supervisor

Fitness and wellness writer

Strength and conditioning coach

Physical fitness coordinator

Fitness class manager

Health and wellness programmer

Active aging coordinator

Tactical health and wellness professional

Personal trainer

Youth activity programmer

Bridge to Kinesiology degree

Where you could work:

Corporate wellness centres

Hospitals and clinics

Entrepreneurial opportunities

Municipal and community recreation services

Senior centres, long-term care facilities

Specialized training studios

Spas, resorts, cruise ships

Sporting organizations

Qualified Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

Bachelor of Health Science (Hons) in Kinesiology - Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)

Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences - Bridge - Ontario Tech

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge - Ontario Tech

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Educational Studies and Digital Technology - Ontario Tech

Bachelor of Business Administration - Sport Management - Davenport University

Bachelor of General Studies - Thompson Rivers University

Bachelor of Health Sciences - Thompson Rivers University

Bachelor of Science - Sports Strength and Conditioning - Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Ireland

Bachelor of Science - Health and Leisure - Munster Technological University, Ireland