College Diploma - Health, Wellness and Fitness - Fast Track (268)

Graduates of this program will implement exercise programs, nutritional plans and wellness strategies for clients of varying fitness levels.

Program Highlights: • Field placements in a variety of settings such as recreational therapy centres, varsity teams, physiotherapy clinics, school boards, retirement residences, large corporate gyms, small private businesses and more. • Experiential learning and events in collaboration with industry partners including Fit to Pitch and Wellness Expo. • Experience a cadaver lab tour at McMaster University • Students may challenge fitness certifications • Many pathways to further education • Get involved in special events and volunteer opportunities.

Learning outcomes: • Strategies to improve quality of life for people of various ages and abilities. • Work with specialists of specific populations such as emergency service personnel, children, older adults, pregnant women or those with increased medical risk factors such as diabetes and high blood pressure. • Study topics such as athletic injury management, sport psychology and exercise physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, wellness management strategies and many more.

Fast Track allows students to complete a two-year Diploma program (non co-op) in 16 months. Students will study for the 16 months consecutively, without a summer break.