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Diploma of Fitness and Health Promotion
- Peterborough, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- 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 (666667 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
- OSSD including Grade 12 C English. Certified secondary school transcripts translated into English
- English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 46 or Cambridge 169
- Or another route on Fleming's language requirements page).
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary school graduation, Scanned certified or notarised transcripts translated into English, Programme-specific prerequisites on each programme page (for example Business needs Grade 12 C English and Grade 11 C Math, Or equivalent).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 46
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements
- Start dates and the minimum two-semester length. Apply through the International Application or a Fleming-approved agent and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload certified secondary school transcripts translated into English and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer (target 5-10 business days)
- Accept it in the portal and pay the full first-semester fees. Download the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter if approved
- Then apply for the study permit and visa or eTA. About 7 weeks before term
- Follow the arrival emails on housing and airport pickup.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,801 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Sutherland Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Community Services |
| Department | Department of Fitness and Health Promotion |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 666667 years |
| Scholarship note | entry scholarships for international students (https://flemingcollege. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $16,801 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,240 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 46, Cambridge 169.