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Diploma of Fitness and Health Promotion

Seneca Polytechnic

  • King City, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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About the program

A two-year diploma in fitness assessment, Exercise programming and health promotion.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Fitness and Health Promotion and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
  • Communicate effectively
  • And evaluate evidence-based practice.

Career outcomes

  • Personal fitness trainer
  • Fitness coach
  • Community centres
  • Sports and fitness clubs
  • Outdoor centres
  • Resorts
  • Health care facilities
  • Retirement homes
  • Correctional institutions

Curriculum

  • Four semesters. Musculoskeletal fundamentals
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Fitness assessment
  • Group exercise
  • Nutrition
  • Exercise physiology
  • Exercise prescription I and II
  • Counselling and behavioural change
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Exercise for specific populations
  • Health and fitness management
  • And a 100-hour internship field placement.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary diploma with the programme's course prerequisites (for example Grade 12 English C or U)
  • English proof
  • Grade 10-12 transcripts.

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary diploma; Grade 10-12 transcripts showing programme prerequisites

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 6.0 (no skill below 5.5)
  • TOEFL iBT no skill below 4 of 6 (20 of 30)
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 105-110
  • Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162)
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Portfolio

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year$17,152 CAD
Application fee$90 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusKing Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteThe source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.