Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Conduct assessments of fitness, well-being, and lifestyle* for clients* and effectively communicate assessment results.
- Prescribe* appropriate physical activity, fitness, active living, and lifestyle* programs to enhance health, fitness, and well-being of clients*.
- Utilize appropriate interviewing and counselling skills to promote or enhance health, fitness, active living, and well-being of clients*.
- Collaborate with individuals in the selection and adoption of strategies* that will enable them to take control of and improve their health, fitness, and well-being.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate activities, programs, and events which respond to identified needs and interests of clients* and maximize the benefits of health, fitness, and well-being.
- Train individuals and instruct groups in exercise and physical activities.
- Contribute to community health promotion strategies*.
- Assist in the development of business plans for health and fitness programs, activities, and facilities.
- Implement strategies* and plans for ongoing personal and professional growth and development.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies* for health and fitness programs, activities, and facilities*.
Work Placement
You will get hands-on experience as a fitness professional through two unpaid work placements occurring in your third and fourth semester.
Your first work placement takes place on campus where you will perform fitness appraisals and conduct weekly personal training sessions for an assigned client as part of the Humber Centre for Healthy Living (CHL). Along with personal training, students also provide fitness and exercise tips as content for the Humber CHL website.
Your second work placement takes place off campus, two days per week for 14 weeks (180 hours total) at a fitness facility in a municipal, commercial, private or corporate setting.
The Humber Advantage
State-of-the-art Facilities
Students benefit from two exercise physiology/fitness assessment labs, a dedicated biomechanics lab, and changerooms specifically for students in the program. All of these facilities combined ensure a high-quality learning environment.
Humber Centre for Healthy Living
Students will receive hands-on experience on-campus. Perform fitness appraisals and conduct weekly personal training sessions for clients who will be assigned to you through the Humber Centre for Healthy Living.
Professional and Community Partnerships
Humber maintains strong partnerships within the community - and is the preferred choice by many agencies and facilities due to the outstanding reputation of the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness.
The Humber Experience
Study Abroad
Each year we offer a variety of experiential learning trip opportunities for students to study abroad. 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.
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.
Students are also eligible to undertake a study abroad service learning trip to contribute to a global community. Past service learning trips have included locations such as Nunavut where students led community-based programs focused on wellness, recreation and learning and included the opportunity to explore and experience the culture and nature of this region of Canada.
These trips vary each year and are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Additional fees apply.
Your Career
Employment of fitness trainers/instructors continues to rise. With increasing awareness in chronic disease prevention and keeping fit for life, this field has career sustainability.
Graduates will be on their way to opening their own business or fitness franchise or to take on employment in a fitness club, community centre, resort, day camp or cruise ship, among other opportunities.
Potential jobs include:
- fitness appraiser
- group exercise instructor
- health promoter
- personal trainer
- program director
- wellness consultant
Whether you choose corporate, municipal or self-employment, you will hit the ground running as you prepare to plan, market and deliver safe and effective fitness, wellness and healthy lifestyle programs.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
Graduates may be eligible to earn the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential offered through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP).
Canadian Fitness Professionals (canfitpro)
Graduates may be eligible to earn industry credentials including:
- Personal Trainer Specialist (PTS) offered through the Canadian Fitness Professionals.
- Fitness Instructors Specialist (FIS) offered through the Canadian Fitness Professionals.
Ontario Fitness Council (OFC)
Graduates may be eligible to earn the Certified Personal Trainer (RHEP-CPT) credential offered through the Ontario Fitness Council (OFC).
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
Related Programs
Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management
Credential: Ontario Graduate Certificate
Length: 3 semesters
Workplace Health and Wellness, Bachelor of Health Sciences
Credential: Honours Degree
Length: 8 semesters
Program Availability
Fitness and Health Promotion Program
Watch the video to hear what students and faculty of the Fitness and Health Promotion program have to say.
Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness News
Food For Thought: Pursuing A Second Career In Food And Nutrition Management
Wed, February 09, 2022
“I found Food and Nutrition Management at Humber and it sounded really cool. There’s a balance of working with food and the scientific side. It will also prepare me to work with older adults”
Two-Eyed Seeing approach well-received
Tue, January 25, 2022
Early Childhood Education's Two-Eyed Seeing approach has been so well-received, students from other programs want to take it as an elective.
Student Personal Training - Winter Semester 2022
Thu, December 09, 2021
Registration is open for student personal trainers for the Winter 2022 semester.
No news at this time.
Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.
On October 21, 2019, the Provincial Government of Ontario announced the renaming of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Both names may appear on this website.
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HOW TO APPLY
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
EQUIPMENT & DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS
PATHWAYS
CONTACT US
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).
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 requirements are subject to change. Please use the following link to find detailed information about your program’s placement pre-requisite requirements.
Practical-based Physical Activity
Upon acceptance to 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. Prospective students with special needs or limitations are encouraged to discuss their career goals with the program co-ordinator before applying.
Equipment & Device Requirements
Semester 1
| Details and Specifications | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
| Processor | Intel i5-8300H | Intel i5-8300H |
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Memory | 8GB of RAM | 8GB of RAM |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Monitor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Other | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite |
Contact Information
Ajay Rampersad, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 4822
ajay.rampersad@humber.ca
Fees
The 2022-2023 fee for two semesters is:
- domestic: $4,034.65
- international: $16,394.00
Fees are subject to change.
Fees by Semester
Domestic Fees International FeesAdditional Costs
$1,250 - textbooks and supplies (for Year 1 and 2)
$160 - first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification (required prior to Semester 3)
$150 - Fitness Instructor Specialist – canfitpro certification (optional) (for Semester 2)
$190 - Personal Trainer Specialist - canfit pro certification (optional) (for Semester 3)
$300 - CSEP-CPT certification (optional) (for Semester 4)
Scholarships
Humber Scholarships
Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.
Humber Bursaries
Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.
External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.
Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.
Explore Opportunities through Humber Pathways
Humber Pathways include:
- Opportunities to build on your college education and complete your diploma or degree at Humber.
- Degree and graduate study opportunities at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and abroad.
View Transfer Out Opportunities from this program
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.
