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Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Program Requirements
Once accepted into the program, students must demonstrate a personal commitment to physical activity and healthy living, and possess the ability to fully participate in practical-based physical activity courses: resistance training, group exercise classes, cardiovascular training, plyometrics and flexibility training.
Practical courses, which take place in a lab, have a strict attendance policy, which is mandatory for successful completion of the course.
Placement Requirements
The pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of your first placement. Participation in placements will not be allowed if not all the pre-requisite requirements are met. Due to the variety of venues and possible changes in legislation, the requirments are subject to change. Please use the following link to find detailed
Fees
The 2019-2020 fee for two semesters was:
- domestic: $6,367.66
- international: $17,840.00
Fees are subject to change.
Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
| Total | $3,204.74 | $8,710.00 |
| Tuition | $2,397.08 | $7,902.34 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $469.89 | $469.89 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $55.95 | $55.95 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $281.82 | $281.82 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 2 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
| Total | $3,162.92 | $8,710.00 |
| Tuition | $2,397.08 | $7,944.16 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $469.89 | $469.89 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $55.95 | $55.95 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Additional Costs
$1,100 - textbooks (per year); $140 - Fitness Assessment Kit; $120 - First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; $50 - CKO Jurisprudence; $90 - $200 - Professional Development Conference; $170 - Fitness Instructor Specialist certification (optional); $300 - Certified Personal Trainer certification (optional).
Pathways
Pathways are academic routes that students can take to move from one credential to another.
How to Apply
Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program. To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.
Humber’s Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management graduate certificate program is designed to build on the knowledge you have acquired in your undergraduate degree by providing in-depth, hands-on instruction in the areas of fitness assessment, health and lifestyle counselling, exercise prescription and delivery, health promotion, group exercise leadership, health and fitness management, marketing and entrepreneurship, ergonomic assessment, and functional abilities assessment. Students learn in small groups instructed by expert faculty currently employed in the fitness and health industry.
Our advisory committee provides regular review and input into our curriculum, ensuring our program is always on the cutting edge of industry developments.
Courses Learning OutcomesSemester 1
Semester 2
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
Prescribe exercise programs that promote improved health status and/or improved physical performance.
Perform a comprehensive consultation with a client and use the information collected to guide the development of an exercise training program.
Provide appropriate instruction of exercise execution, including appropriate verbal and tactile cues.
Utilize counselling skills to support a client in determining and meeting their fitness and lifestyle goals.
- Administer, interpret and communicate the results of various performance assessment protocols.
Plan, implement, and evaluate a successful health promotion program or strategy.
Instruct all components of a group exercise class.
Describe the six classes of nutrients, the digestion and absorption of these nutrients, and outline the nutritional needs of a physically active person.
Discuss nutritional and exercise needs, as well as considerations, for an individual through all phases of their lifespan.
Support the operation of fitness and wellness facilities through the application of management and supervisory skills, such as human resources management, financial management, and risk management.
Develop effective marketing tools and plans, and apply prospecting, personal selling, and customer service skills to develop and maintain a client base.
Work Placement
Experiential learning is an integral part of this program. The program features three unpaid internship courses, two of which take place on campus and the third of which takes place off campus. During the on-campus courses, students provide fitness assessments and testing, physical activity counselling and prescription services to Humber and partner employees as part of the Humber Centre for Healthy Living (Humber CHL). Students have the opportunity to run workshops for the Humber CHL and its partners, as well as providing healthy tips and videos for the Humber CHL website. Throughout the on-campus internship courses, students participate in seminars with their professors and classmates to critically analyze their experiences and develop the skills required for professional work.
The final work placement is a four-week block placement off campus with one of Humber’s industry partners.
The Humber Experience
Watch the video to see HumberLaunch entrepreneur and Humber alumni Jacob Farjou launch his business Trainsmart Wellness.
The Humber Advantage
State-Of-The-Art Facilities
State-of-the-art fitness facilities, including two dedicated fitness assessment laboratories, a private personal training studio, and two fully equipped group exercise studios ensure a high-quality learning environment.
Humber Centre for Healthy Living
All students will receive hands-on experience in our on-campus Humber Centre for Healthy Living. Drawing on the expertise of the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness' faculty and students, the CHL offers a range of programs, services, and events for MAKING HEALTHY HAPPEN within the Humber community.
Our Industry Partnerships
The Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness has more than 500 industry partners. Partners provide funding for capital projects such as laboratories, provide internships for students, fund more than $60,000 in awards and scholarships, and also employ Humber graduates. Industry partners for this program include: Health Systems Group, Trifit, the City of Mississauga, the City of Vaughan, The Boulevard Club, The Adelaide Club, The Fitness Institute and Toronto area hospitals and rehabilitation clinics.
Internship Partners
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Take a 360 Degree Tour of Our Health & Fitness Labs
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3rd Annual Roundtable
Every year, the Exercise and Lifestyle Management program holds a Kinesiology Round Table for ESLM students. The event features a panel made up of diverse industry leaders and influencers from all aspects of Kinesiology.
The 3rd Annual Kinesiology Round Table event was held at the North Campus on Friday, Nov 2nd, 2018. Interested students and faculty attended the event to hear Kinesiology thought leaders speak, as well as to participate in the discussion. The discussion was geared towards students who are interested in becoming Registered Kinesiologists (R.Kins) and working as regulated health professionals in the industry.
Roundtable Gallery
Student Testimonials
The roundtable was very resourceful and insightful, because of how it was a mixture of different Kinesiologists who made their way in the field. It helped us broaden our view of what a kin can do and why one should be proud to be a kin.
– Matt, ESLM Student
The Round Table was very eye-opening. I personally had struggled with the scope of practice and how to figure out my niche. The Round Table provided us with a lot of information and provided us with various avenues that one can take once they are registered Kinesiologist.
– Mehrdad, ESLM Student
Go Abroad
Study Abroad
Qualified students in this program may apply to participate in a ten-day experiential learning trip including one week at IMG Sport Academy, Florida and an experience with the Dunedin Blue Jays.
Qualified students in this program may also apply to a study abroad service learning trip to contribute to a global community. Past service learning trips were to Nunavut and Nicaragua. In addition, eligible students have the opportunity to apply for a study abroad experiential trip to Peru.
Each year we offer a variety of experiential learning trip opportunities for students to study aboard. Our annual short duration experiential trips in May are approximately two weeks in length. These faculty-lead study abroad trips are confirmed in the fall semester.
These trips vary each year and are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Additional fees apply.
Your Career
About 15 per cent of the population, or 4.5 million people, belong to one of Canada’s 4,900 health and fitness clubs. This represents just one category of employer where students can expect to find a job as a fitness appraiser, personal trainer, wellness specialist, program director or club manager. The growth of the fitness business over the past three decades, and the regulation of kinesiology as a health-care profession, has created demand for qualified professionals in a variety of settings.
In addition to private and commercial facilities, graduates may work in:
- corporations that offer fitness and health services for employees
- wellness centres at academic institutions
- sport institutes
- hospitals and rehabilitation units
- municipal and community services
- organizations that mandate health and fitness as a condition of employment (e.g., military; correctional services; and police, fire and emergency response departments)
- ergonomics
In addition, graduates may wish to set up a private practice.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Certification Opportunities
After successful completion of this program, along with the required core undergraduate degree courses, graduates may be eligible to earn industry credentials and registration including:
- Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Physiologist (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, CSEP)
- Fitness Instructor Specialist and Personal Trainer Specialist (Canadian Fitness Professionals - canfitpro)
- Certified Personal Trainer, Clinical Exercise Specialist (American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM)
- Personal Trainer Certification (American Council on Exercise, ACE)
- Certified Personal Trainer; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association, NSCA)
- Registered Kinesiologist (College of Kinesiologists of Ontario, COKO)
- Functional Capacity Evaluator (Metriks)
- Certified Work Capacity Evaluator (The Roy Matheson System)
Additional requirements and/or costs may apply.
Note: The requirements for licensure are determined by the granting body, which is independent from Humber College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
Program Availability
| START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS | INTERNATIONAL STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | North | Open | Open |
Exercise Science & Lifestyle Management Program
Watch the video to find out more about the Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management program and the opportunities that exist in this growing industry
Fall 2019 Open House
Humber
Sat, November 16, 2019 | 10:00 AM
All Campuses
Come to Open House and get a solid understanding of what it's really like to be a Humber student.
Visiting the campus is one of the best ways to make a decision about college, so join us and speak to faculty and current students, see the labs and take a tour!
General Sessions & Campus Tours
The journey to college brings many questions about your future career, but what about residence, athletics, transfer options or financial assistance? General sessions are designed to help answer these questions and many more. Find the General Sessions related to your campus and come take a tour with us.
School Program Sessions, Tours and Information Booths
Don't just imagine where you'll be studying at Humber, come see for yourself. Program sessions and lab tours offer a better understanding of the learning environment. Staff will provide detailed information about your program, the scope of the industry today and where your education could take you. Feel free to ask questions about your program, curriculum, career and placement opportunities.
2019 Orientation
Humber
Thu, August 22, 2019 | 10:00 AM
All Campuses
You are about to join one of the most amazing colleges in Canada. Learn about your Orientation Experience.
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