More and more, people are looking to make the most of their exercise experiences with workouts that get results and are engaging and fun. Qualified fitness and health professionals help people lead better, longer lives through healthy, active lifestyles.
Find your career
Qualified fitness and health professionals find rewarding positions:
Health clubs, community recreation and fitness centers, military bases, corporations, community health promotion programs, cruise ships, resort destinations and through self-employment.
Grads are well prepared to obtain nationally recognized certification with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology as Certified Personal Trainers.
Graduate obtain industry-recognized High 5 certification in leadership and coaching required to work with day camps and children’s programs.
Experiential learning
In this hands-on program you will develop confidence and expertise in designing and implementing fitness programs for both individuals and groups:
Learn to accurately assess health and fitness levels, evaluate progress and develop exercise prescriptions tailored to meet the interests and lifestyle goals of every client.
Train and teach in Loyalist’s newly renovated on-campus fitness center and dedicated fitness lab.
Gain applied knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, nutrition and chronic disease prevention.
Hear from guest speakers who are industry professionals in fitness and wellness.
Assist and develop programs for personal training clients at the College.
Earn 320 hours of on-the-job training in two field placements.