Full-time Programs
FAHP - Fitness & Health Promotion
Program Entry
SEPTEMBER
Program Length
Two-year Ontario College Diploma
| Contact: | E-mail: |
|---|---|
| Brian Bentley | bbentley@loyalistc.on.ca |
| Jake Sandison | jsandison@loyalistc.on.ca |
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Highlights
- Train and teach in Loyalist’s newly-renovated on-campus fitness centre.
- Gain 320 hours of on-the-job experience while you study.
- Opportunity to become certified in fitness appraisal and/or personal fitness training before you graduate.
- Complete a double diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services in just one additional year.
Career Opportunities
A career in fitness and health promotion appeals to individuals with a commitment to a healthy lifestyle and an interest in motivating others to achieve their goals. Qualified personal trainers and fitness instructors find varied and interesting opportunities working in health clubs, corporate fitness centres, community recreation centres, military bases, penitentiaries, cruise ships and resort destinations. The program prepares graduates to work with individuals and groups, to participate in community health promotion strategies, or to pursue self-employment.
Program Description
Students will develop the confidence and expertise to conduct individual and group fitness instruction. Through classroom instruction and training in our expanded and newly-renovated fitness centre, students will learn to design and implement individually-tailored fitness programs to help clients meet their lifestyle goals. They will be able to accurately assess health and fitness levels; evaluate progress; and develop an exercise prescription that will meet the needs and interests of each client. Students have the opportunity to study with faculty who have research and relevant practice experience.
Courses including anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, nutrition and chronic disease prevention provide a solid foundation for health promotion. Complementary instruction in programming and customer service will ensure that graduates enter the workforce with a well-rounded set of skills. Students gain 320 hours of practical experience in two community placements before graduation. Because work placements are scheduled at the end of classes, many students graduate into a job.
A common first year with the Recreation and Leisure Services program gives graduates the option to return for one year of study to earn a double diploma.
Together with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), our faculty participated in the development of a new national standard for personal training. Through the program, Loyalist students can receive the following industryrecognized certifications:
- CSEP – Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- Ontario Fitness Council – Level 1 Weight Training Instructor
- High 5
- The program may provide the opportunity to receive additional external certifications at an additional cost.
Approximate Cost
Tuition/Ancillary Fees: $3,393 (two semesters)
Consumables Fee: $65
Books and Supplies: $1,450
Additional fees may be charged for supply kits, overnight field trips, uniforms, course/testing fees as applicable Additional costs, such as travel and parking, may be incurred during placements, internships and practicums.
Admission Requirements
(a) Required academic preparation –
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U), (M) or (O) level with Grade 11 or 12 biology, chemistry or kinesiology, and Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent
OR
Recommended academic preparation –
- Recommended courses include sciences and mathematics. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree focusing on exercise sciences may be eligible for direct entry into Year Two.
(b) Health: A formal, confidential personal health history and up-to-date immunization are required by the College as part of the registration process.
(c) Physical Fitness: The program includes a physical fitness component. Prospective students with special needs, limitations or health-related issues that may affect their practicum/field placement or potential employment opportunities are encouraged to discuss their career goals with the program coordinator as part of the application process.
(d) CPR and First Aid: By the end of Semester Two, students are required to produce evidence of current certification in Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR (Adult, Child and Infant).
(e) Criminal Record Check: In order to participate in most clinical placements, students will be required to complete a criminal record check by their local police service. A vulnerable sector check may be required – please check with the contact above to confirm details.
Loyalist / University Transfer
Turn your diploma into a degree. Transfer agreements are in place with the following institutions as of September 2011:
- Algoma University College
- Athabasca University
- Brock University
- Davenport University
- Griffith University
- Laurentian University
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Click here for details. Graduates may contact the university to make individual arrangements. Informal agreements are in place with other institutions and new transfer agreements are added annually.
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
ANAT 1000 Human Anatomy and Physiology
Provides a detailed understanding of the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis is placed on components of homeostasis which form the basis of the field of exercise physiology.
MGMT 1004 Foundations of Sport and Recreation
A review of the history of sport, recreation, and leisure time activities in Canada. An overview of the development of national bodies, professional governing societies and regulatory agencies.
PGLE 1000 Personal Health and Wellness
Individual and group physical activity required using both college and community facilities. Emphasis on the development of counseling skills and lifestyle enhancement planning.
RESE 1000 Lifespan Development
Emphasis on the demographics of population aging. Identification of social, psychological and physical issues and trends associated with human aging.
COMM 1036 Communications
Students will develop essential writing and presentation skills for the workplace with a range of computer skills to facilitate the design, creation and delivery of communication. Through a progressive series of writing and presentation tasks, learners use email, memoranda, short reports, individual and group presentations to create focused messages, with appropriately-sourced facts, for a variety of audiences. Students will use internet and data-base research, basic word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation software skills to support the process.
MGMT 1006 Human Relations and Customer Service
Students will utilize personality inventories, journaling, role playing and assignments to develop an awareness of self and others with respect to socio-psychological and emotional parameters across the lifespan. This information combined with interpersonal skills, stress reduction, conflict resolution and basic problem solving will be applied to the delivery of quality customer service.
First Year - Semester Two
MGMT 1001 Introduction to Program Design
Designed to prepare students to design and manage special events and projects by providing them with the fundamentals of planning, budgeting and scheduling.
MGMT 1003 Community & Civic Life
Designed to develop an understanding of the meaning of freedoms, rights and participation in community and public life. Prerequisite: MGMT 1002
MGMT 2001 Group Dynamics
The basic theories and stages of group development, leadership and facilitator roles. Prerequisites: MGMT 1001 & COMM 1006
KINE 1000 Introduction to Kinesiology
No description available
PGLE 1002 Outdoor Recreation
Students will develop and awareness of the vast array of outdoor recreation and leisure opportunities and will experience a selection of these activities in a variety of outdoor settings. Students will also identify current trends and theories related to the value and benefit of outdoor recreation experiences.
PLAC 1018 Career Development
Students will be introduced to current theories of adult learning and their application to their personal and professional development plan. Students will be introduced to a variety of career opportunities via research, guest speakers and networking. This course will culminate with the development of a professional portfolio that includes a resume, cover letter and career goals to prepare the student for the placement experience.
All first-year requirements must be completed successfully with no course failures and a cumulative average of 60% or better prior to second-year entry. A minumum of a 70% in Anatomy and Physiology and Introduction to Kinesiology is required in order to be considered for entrance into year 2 of the Fitness and Health Promotion program.
Second Year - Semester Three
MGMT 2000 Human Resources Management
This course is designed to provide students with basic theoretical and practical knowledge which will enable them to organize and administrate various leisure programs. Emphasis is on applying the theories of organization and administration within a recreation setting.
NUTR 2000 Nutrition
An advanced course in evaluating the nutritional status of a healthy individual and identifying eating practices that may or may not promote health. Students will be able to relate the biochemical and physiological processes of human nutrition, utilize nutritional assessment tools and identify differences in nutrition for health and disease.
PHSI 2001 Injury Assessment & Management
Emphasis on theoretical and practical components of common injuries sustained during recreational activities. Prerequisites: ANAT 1000 & PHSI 1000
PLAC 2001 Field Placement 1
A six-week practicum experience in a fitness/health promotion setting that is negotiated amongst the student/program faculty and the agency placement supervisor. Evaluation of performance is based on predetermined objectives and criteria. Prerequisites: PLAC 1003 & MGMT 2001
KINE 2000 Kinesiology 2 – Assessment and Programming
Students will learn to administer and interpret the results of the Canadian Physical Activity, Fitness & Lifestyle Appraisal (CPAFLA, 3rd Edition) to apparently healthy individuals and design/implement appropriate, individual and group physical activity programs to meet specific client needs in the areas of aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility training.
MGMT 2007 Trends & Issues
Students will analyze various economic, sociological, scientific and political factors to identify both current and future opportunities and challenges in the fields of Recreation and Sport Management and Fitness and Health Promotion.
Second Year - Semester Four
MGMT 2004 Program Management
Examines current theories relating to the management of human resources; project and fiscal planning; decision making; and risk management practices, in relation to leisure programming. Prerequisite: MGMT 2000
PHSI 2002 Adapted Programming
Emphasis on the design and implementation of programs which overcome physical and/or developmental limitations using the principles of least restrictive intervention and normalization with focus on maximum participation. Prerequisites: ANAT 1000, PHSI 1000 & PHSI 2001
PLAC 2002 Field Placement 2
Individual and group physical activity required using college and community facilities. Emphasis on group leadership skills and on personal lifestyle enhancement programming. An outdoor education experience is included. Opportunities are available for various professional certifications relevant to the field at an additional cost. Prerequisite: PLAC 2001
PHSI 2007 Chronic Disease & Health Promotion
This course offers the students the opportunity to discuss a variety of factors that contribute to chronic disease. These factors include socio-economic status, environmental conditions and pathophysiology. Students will examine these factors and their impact on the role of community-based health promotion.
MGMT 2008 Entrepreneuship & Marketing
This course will introduce the students to an entrepreneurial mindset and will develop the foundations of new venture business creation through the formation of a business plan. Emphasis will be given to the areas of public relations, marketing and promotional strategies as applied to the development of recreational and fitness/health promotion opportunities.
KINE 2001 Kinesiology 3 – Prescripton and Training
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