Centennial College's Fitness and Health Promotion program is comprised of hands-on practical learning in laboratory and placement settings and a comprehensive academic grounding that will prepare you for a career assisting individuals and groups to reach their highest potential for overall well-being.
Fitness and Health Promotion, taught within the School of Community and Health Studies, is a two-year health diploma program that will include:
Anatomy and physiology
Fitness assessment
Leadership skills
Injury management
Nutrition
Fitness marketing
Health promotion
Computer skills
Mental illness and mental wellness
Sports performance training principles
Speed, agility, quickness and Olympic weightlifting principles
Older adult and special populations programming
Physical literacy and long-term athlete development (LTAD)
In addition to this combination of topics, you'll have the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to, after graduation, become a certified personal trainer according to the CSEP-CPT and a group exercise leader according to the Ontario Fitness Council requirements. You'll also learn course material related to the canfitpro Personal Training Specialist certification and have an opportunity to receive this certificate in the program. Lastly, you will have access to a unique mental health certification called the Wellness Recovery Action Plan offered by Health Out Loud, a Toronto-based charity.
Career Outlook
Personal trainer
Fitness instructor
Strength and conditioning coach
Fitness consultant
Wellness/fitness program developer
Health and wellness entrepreneur
Fitness entrepreneur
Education Pathways
Qualified graduates of this Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma program may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions.