This program provides students with a blend of fitness education and health promotion principles in order to meet the growing demand for health professionals that are qualified to deliver programs that emphasize active living. The program will help students develop the skills and knowledge to change and inspire the lives of others through courses that focus on health promotion, individual and group exercise programming, nutrition, fitness assessment, and recreation management.

Students will have the opportunity to obtain certifications in the field of health and fitness: • Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT) designation, • Fitness certifications with the Ontario Fitness Council, • Specialty certifications with Sport for Life, High Five, and the National Coaching Certification Program.

This program is the only Fitness and Health Promotion program in Ontario with an outdoor recreation course. Enjoy being active in the outdoors and what northern Ontario has to offer through camping trips and more! The indoor facilities include fully-equipped weight rooms, a cardio room, a multi-purpose room, squash courts, double gymnasium, and a stretching area. Student will also have exclusive access to a state-of-the-art multi-purpose/functional fitness and assessment laboratory to enhance students exercise science knowledge on new and traditional equipment. Outdoor facilities include running track, soccer/football field, baseball diamond, and beach volleyball courts.