Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion
Humber College’s Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program places you at the leading edge of the healthy revolution as you learn from expert, industry-connected faculty. Skills learned go far beyond the fundamentals of exercise to include anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, business administration and marketing, nutrition, injury management, special event planning, and more.
Duration
4 semesters
Starting Date
January, September
Tuition Fee
CAD 16,394 per year
Location
Toronto, Canada
About the Course
You will combine classroom theory with hands-on training and real-world experience in our unique Humber Centre for Healthy Living for a comprehensive foundation in fitness that includes working with personal training clients and preparing to earn nationally and internationally recognized certifications.
You will apply what you have learned by participating in one of the Humber College’s Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program’s annual special events promoting healthy living, organized and executed by students. Your dedication to wellness and your desire to positively impact lives will propel your career in this interactive and life affirming field.
Courses Included
- Anatomy
- Fitness Assessment
- Math for Health and Fitness Professionals
- iSucceed in Fitness
- Group Exercise Leadership
- An Introduction to Arts and Sciences
Career
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “the employment of fitness trainers/instructors is expected to grow 8% from 2014-2024, and with the interest in prevention of chronic disease, there is a clear sustainability of the career.” That approximate rate of growth can also be expected in Canada.
Graduates will be on their way to opening their own business or fitness franchise or to take on employment in a fitness club, community centre, resort, day camp or cruise ship, among other opportunities.
Potential jobs include:
- personal trainer
- fitness appraiser or group exercise instructor
- wellness consultant
- health promoter
- program director
Whether you choose employment in a fitness club, corporate fitness centre or municipal facility, or whether you choose to open your own business, you’ll hit the ground running as you prepare to plan, market and deliver safe and effective fitness, wellness and healthy lifestyle programs.