Course Description

Program Description 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. What You'll Learn: 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 in 16 months. Students will start in January and be in school for four continuous semesters: Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall and Winter. Students will not be off during the summer. Please see the non-fast track program page for September intake.

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