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Diploma of Fitness and Health Promotion

St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology

Windsor, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

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: no
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

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College(C)
University (U)
University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus: Grade 12 English - ENG4U
ENG4C
EAE4C or EAE4U Senior level Biology is strongly recommended
OSSD (or equivalent) with 50% or better

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with 50% or better, or equivalent; program-specific subjects on each programme page (Pharmacy Technician and Practical Nursing are special diplomas with higher English scores); transcripts in original language with English translation

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 52
Duolingo 110
Cambridge 169
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,738 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Windsor Campus
Faculty or school	School of Health Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	92
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Individual college and donor-funded scholarships may support eligible enrolled students; award criteria and international eligibility vary.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.