Fleming College: Experience More

Program Highlights

Heightened consumer awareness of fitness and health has resulted in a significant demand for qualified fitness professionals. The Fitness and Health Promotion program will prepare you to perform the roles and responsibilities of a fitness and health consultant. Through accurate assessment and monitoring of health and fitness levels, you will prepare activities and programs that are safe and effective, and that meet individual needs and interests. Are you committed to a healthy lifestyle and interested in motivating others to achieve their wellness goals? If so, this could be the right career for you. The program curriculum focuses on three areas of study:

• Exercise Science and Health Promotion
• Business Administration and Leadership
• Lifestyle Coaching

Over four semesters, you will progressively develop skills and knowledge in fitness assessment and exercise prescription, injury prevention and management, nutrition, health promotion, leadership and self-development, business planning and lifestyle consulting. Field Placement opportunities will provide you with workplace experience supervised by trained professionals and leaders in the fitness industry. You will also have the opportunity to obtain nationally recognized certifications in fitness appraisal, group exercise instruction and personal training. Your learning environment will be the state-of-the-art Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, located on Fleming College campus grounds.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program will have the required expertise to work in a variety of settings as fitness programmers, personal trainers and lifestyle coaches, in areas such as:

• community and recreation centres
• employee and corporate fitness centres
• private fitness gyms, sports and health clubs
• personal training, fitness assessment and wellness consulting

Minimum Admission Requirements

OSSD with the majority of credits at the College (C) and Open (O) levels, including:*

• 2 College (C) English courses (Grade 11 and Grade 12)
• 2 different Grade 11 or Grade 12 College (C) Science courses (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)  
• or 1 Grade 11 or Grade 12 College (C) Science course plus Grade 12 University (U) Exercise Science

*When (C) is the minimum course level for admission, (U) and (U/C) level courses are also accepted.

OR General Arts and Science - College Health Science Option, Ontario College Certificate

Recommended High School Courses:

(Although not required for admission, these courses will help prepare you for this program).

• Grade 12 Healthy Active Living Education (O)
• Grade 12 Exercise Science (U) Grade 11 Math (C)

Other program requirements:

• First Aid and Basic Rescuer Certificates
  Students who register in the program will be required to possess a standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate ( Level C CPR) that is valid for the duration of the program.
• Criminal Reference Checks
  Field placement agencies may require that criminal reference checks and vulnerable position screening be conducted prior to field placement. A criminal reference check/CPIC can be completed by local police departments upon payment of a fee.

Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be neccessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.

Health Requirements

The program includes a personal physical fitness component and will require students to perform endurance and strength exercises. If there is concern regarding the physical expectations of the program, we encourage you to discuss your career goals with the program coordinator as part of the application process.

Immunization Requirements: Proof of current immunization is required (including TB and Hepatitis B). For more information, and to print the required immunization form, please see the Immunization Information page.

University Transfer Agreements

• University of Guelph-Humber
• University of New Brunswick

Course	Hours
Semester 1
Introduction to Physiology	75.00
Awareness through Exercise I	30.00
College Communications for the Helping Professions	37.00
Concepts in Health Care	15.00
Healthcare Concepts for Fitness and Health Promotion	30.00
Introduction to Psychology	45.00
Introductory Anatomy	60.00
Introductory Computing	45.00
Programming for Fitness and Health I	30.00
Semester 2
Awareness through Exercise II	30.00
Communications for Customer Service Excellence	45.00
Exercise Anatomy and Physiology	60.00
Field Placement Preparation	30.00
Lifestyle Coaching I	45.00
Programming for Fitness & Health II	30.00
Towards Optimum Health	45.00
Semester 3
Awareness through Exercise III	30.00
Biomechanics	45.00
Business Essentials - A Survival Course	45.00
Exercise Prescription	60.00
Field Placement I	105.00
Lifestyle Coaching II	45.00
Performance Nutrition	30.00
General Education Elective
Semester 4
Adapted Fitness Programming	45.00
Advanced Leadership and Motivation	45.00
Awareness through Exercise IV	30.00
Field Placement II	210.00
New Ventures	45.00
General Education Elective

Semester 1

Introduction to Physiology

Course Number: SCIE018

In this course, students are introduced to fundamental concepts of homeostasis, cell physiology and the most relevant elements of the structure and function of the basic tissues of the body. Emphasis will be placed on the biology of the components of the musculoskeletal system: cartilage, bone, and muscle. An overview of the nervous system and the physiology of nerve impulse conduction are included.

Units: 75.00
Hours: 75.00

Awareness through Exercise I

Course Number: HLTH177

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Apply techniques of fitness assessment including body composition, muscular strength and endurance, cardiorespiratory abilities, flexibility, and power. Monitor and document changes in all aspects of fitness and wellness levels. Identify major muscle groups and apply exercises to increase their strength, flexibility, and power using a variety of equipment. Understand and apply different strength training principles including isometric, eccentric and concentric contraction techniques using a variety of equipment. Understand and apply different stretching principles including active and reciprocal inhibition techniques. Recognize and apply different techniques to enhance cardiovascular fitness Establish personal fitness and wellness goals following the S.M.A.R.T. principles Recognize barriers to achieving personal goals and implement strategies to overcome them. Understand the importance of a well-balanced fitness and health program to overall health and wellness. Apply basic motivational strategies for fitness and health promotion. Implement components of group fitness including the use of music, choreography, cueing, and monitoring the physical execution of different exercises within a variety of class formats.

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

College Communications for the Helping Professions

Course Number: COMM079

Communications for the Helping Professions, a mandatory Communications course, focuses on improving reading and writing skills through a number of assignments related to the helping professions. Students will demonstrate skills in summary and essay writing as well as research techniques, including appropriate documentation of sources. The principles of style, structure, content, and mechanics constitute the overall framework of the course.

Units: 37.00
Hours: 37.00

Concepts in Health Care

Course Number: HLTH065

This introductory course provides an overview of major issues that impact the health care system both in Canada and abroad. Students will examine various federal and provincial legislative regulations and frameworks that health care professionals operate within. The roles of various health care providers will be compared and contrasted. Issues impacting all health care providers such as accountability, interdisciplinary team work, advocacy, documentation, and confidentiality will be examined. This course will provide a fundamental understanding of your selected health care profession, and how it functions within the larger health care system.

Units: 15.00
Hours: 15.00

Healthcare Concepts for Fitness and Health Promotion

Course Number: HLTH243

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

Introduction to Psychology

Course Number: SOCI036

This course offers a systematic approach to exploring human behaviour. The concepts and empirical findings are examined using a variety of theoretical approaches. Major topics include perception, motivation, learning, memory, intelligence, and personality.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Introductory Anatomy

Course Number: SCIE022

Introductory Anatomy is an introduction to the study of the anatomy (structure) of the human body. This course includes some microscopic anatomy but focuses primarily on the macroscopic anatomy of all body systems and brief related physiology. Introductory Anatomy is a prerequisite for advancement to semester two in the Massage Therapy and Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist Assistant programs.

Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00

Introductory Computing

Course Number: COMP345

Working in the Windows XP environment, this computer course introduces the student to computer basics (computer terminology, e-mail, file management) and the application and use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software using Microsoft Office 2007. Through the extensive use of hands-on activities, students will gain sufficient knowledge and experience to make productive use of computers as a tool in both college and workplace environments. Students will have the opportunity to attain the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) Start Certification if they attain 75% or more on each of the four ICDL Start Certification tests.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Programming for Fitness and Health I

Course Number: HLTH175

This course will introduce the learner to the wellness continuum and all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Emphasis will be placed upon the student's individual wellness and the development of a plan for realistic lifestyle changes and/or maintenance.

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

Semester 2

Awareness through Exercise II

Course Number: HLTH178

This course will build on the knowledge gained from Awareness Through Exercise 1 in all aspects of exercise, including the practical application of cardiovascular conditioning, resistance exercises, stretching, range of motion, and relaxation techniques. Students will also perform fitness assessments, demonstrate motivational and leadership strategies, lead group fitness classes, and prescribe exercise. Students will also be required to monitor and assess their own personal levels of fitness and wellness.

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

Communications for Customer Service Excellence

Course Number: COMM083

To have an edge in today's marketplace you must excel in customer service. This course explores the nature and scope of customer service and its importance in operating a successful business. The skills taught in this course are critical for success whether you are in business for yourself or employed in other professional environments. You will take part in activities to enhance interpersonal skills to effectively address a variety of customer service issues. This course will help you as a professional to increase and maintain clientele through providing extraordinary customer service - and help increase business revenues and reputation in the community.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Exercise Anatomy and Physiology

Course Number: SCIE123

This course expands on the theory gained from Anatomy and Physiology, providing the basic scientific foundation for understanding the mechanisms by which the body functions during and as a result of exercise. The following concepts and applications will be explored: the function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, neural and endocrine responses, energy production and metabolic adaptations and the musculoskeletal system's response to exercise.

Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00

Field Placement Preparation

Course Number: FLPL112

The Field Placement Preparation course encourages students to develop concrete and realistic goals for the application of skills, based on the needs of the workplace environment. During the course, students will be required to apply principles and professional standards required for success in the fitness industry. Topics such as professionalism, job search strategies, time management, public speaking, presentation skills, interview techniques, and legal issues and ethical practice will be explored. Students will be introduced to a range of corporate, municipal, and commercial fitness field placement and career opportunities. They will be required to develop a field placement learning contract in readiness for the internal field placement experience in Semester Three and the external experience in Semester Four of the program. Based on articulated learning goals, students will investigate a range of possible field practice settings for the external, fourth Semester field placement and will prepare for the negotiation of an appropriate set of field placement responsibilities.

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

Lifestyle Coaching I

Course Number: HLTH181

Centered on an ongoing and guided process of dialogue, lifestyle coaching offers a systematic approach to help fitness professionals understand their clients' needs, interests, and personal orientations. Lifestyle Coaching I will introduce students to processes necessary to communicate effectively with individuals and to provide guidance as they strategize, plan and implement self-change and fitness improvement programs. Issues related to coaching goals, applications, stages of coaching, boundaries and ethics will also be examined.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Programming for Fitness & Health II

Course Number: HLTH176

This course will prepare the learner for national certification in personal training and group fitness. Upon completion of this course the learner will be provided the opportunity to achieve national certification. Topics include fitness assessment, health and wellness, motivational strategies, group fitness, and exercise prescription.

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

Towards Optimum Health

Course Number: GNED052

This course will provide students with the tools they need to achieve and maintain optimum health and longevity. The emphasis will be on avoidance of chronic diseases such as heart disease and stroke, cancer and diabetes through sound nutrition and therapeutic supplementation. Healthy living techniques such as exercise, stress management and the power of positive thinking will also be covered. Each student will develop a healthy eating plan as well as a personal fitness and stress management plan.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Semester 3

Awareness through Exercise III

Course Number: HLTH179

This course will introduce the learner to all aspects of exercise including the practical and theoretical knowledge of cardiovascular conditioning, resistance exercises, stretching, range of motion, and relaxation techniques.

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

Biomechanics

Course Number: SCIE124

Building upon concepts from the Introduction to Anatomy and Exercise Anatomy and Physiology, this course emphasizes motion and movement in the body through the investigation of the nervous, muscular and skeletal system. Learners will acquire an in-depth understanding of the mechanical principles governing human movement. Learning opportunities throughout the course will enable the student to examine joint movement and muscles involved in movement, and to study and assess biomechanical and kinesiology techniques.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Business Essentials - A Survival Course

Course Number: BUSN002

This course will explore the nature of business and the role of the individual within the business context. The course will help to prepare the student for the world of business by developing an understanding of the major functional aspects of a successful business. The course will also focus on a number of important business trends that will continue to affect business into the future. These include the growth and influence of international business, the role of ethics and social responsibility in business decisions, the significance of small business, the growth of the service sector, and the influence of technology on business activities. This is an approved general education course.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Exercise Prescription

Course Number: HLTH183

This course promotes the development of knowledge and practical skills in fitness testing and exercise prescription and the design of individualized exercise programs. Emphasis will be placed on learning about proper body alignment, joint range of motion (ROM), basic biomechanics, and kinesiological principles to the development of safe and effective exercise programs. The course will provide students with the hand-on skills to plan, design, instruct and monitor safe and effective fitness training and exercise programs.

Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00

Field Placement I

Course Number: FLPL113

Field placement provides the opportunity for learners to observe and experience first hand the operations and activities of Fitness and Health Promotion establishments and to explore their chosen field and assess their aptitude and abilities. There are two field placements built into the program, one in the third semester and the other in the fourth semester. Field Placement I is a one day/week or 105 hour experience. Students will be assisting with Fitness, Health and Wellness promotion learning opportunities, under the supervision of a faculty member and/or fitness and health professional. Students will have the opportunity to practice and develop their skills through supervised experiences such as teaching group exercise classes, fitness testing, coaching individuals one on one to meet their fitness and healthy lifestyle goals, and planning and promoting programs.

Units: 105.00
Hours: 105.00

Lifestyle Coaching II

Course Number: HLTH182

Lifestyle coaching focuses on creating positive change results by developing self-awareness and encouraging positive action that opens the door to new possibilities and choices. In a coaching context, lifestyle addresses the whole person, including physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. The objective of lifestyle coaching is to help clients to create a healthy, productive and purposeful life. Individuals are empowered to take responsibility for their actions outside of personal training sessions or the gym. One of the most significant benefits clients will obtain from the coaching experience is clarity about their ultimate goals and what they are willing to do to reach them.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Performance Nutrition

Course Number: HLTH184

This course is designed to bridge the sciences of nutrition and exercise and the practices of healthy eating and active living. Throughout the course, students will assess the principles of nutrition and the metabolism of nutrients pertaining to optimal athletic and sport performance.

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

Semester 4

Adapted Fitness Programming

Course Number: HLTH185

This course will introduce the learner to more advanced concepts in personal training and group fitness. In particular, fitness programming adaptations will be considered for working in physical activity settings with participants in developmental stages from childhood to adulthood, with an emphasis on the aging process. Consideration will also be given to awareness, diagnosis and adaptations in methodology for those people who are physically challenged or have special needs.The nature of common orthopaedic conditions, as well as their causes, processes, development, and consequences will be examined. Practices that contribute to injuries and strategies for injury prevention will also be reviewed.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Advanced Leadership and Motivation

Course Number: HLTH186

This course builds upon theory and practice from the Lifestyle Coaching I and Lifestyle Coaching II courses and is designed to enhance understanding of key concepts of leadership and motivation in the health and fitness sector. Leadership and motivation theories and principles will be examined and assessed to provide insight into the processes that promote change in human behaviour. During the course there will be an opportunity to practise and develop practical skills using a number of small group, paired and individual exercises.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Awareness through Exercise IV

Course Number: HLTH180

This course will introduce the learner to all aspects of exercise including the practical and theoretical knowledge of cardiovascular conditioning, resistance exercises, stretching, range of motion, and relaxation techniques.

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

Field Placement II

Course Number: FLPL114

Field placement provides the opportunity for learners to observe and experience first hand the operations and activities of Fitness and Health Promotion establishments and to explore their chosen field and assess their aptitude and abilities. There are two field placements built into the program, one in the third semester and the other in the fourth semester. Field Placement II is a two day/week or 210 hour experience. It is primarily an opportunity for students to assist in Fitness and Promotion learning opportunities, under the supervision of a fitness and health professional. Students will have the opportunity to practice and develop their skills through supervised experiences such as teaching group exercise classes, fitness testing, coaching individuals one on one to meet their fitness and healthy lifestyle goals, and planning and promoting programs.

Units: 210.00
Hours: 210.00

New Ventures

Course Number: BUSN061

This course is designed to develop an understanding of planning the start-up of a business, its ongoing management and strategies for growth. Students learn about the legal forms of business ownership, the importance of financial analysis as a success indicator for the business and appropriate marketing tactics for promoting small business. The student will develop an actual business plan for their own business idea.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00