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Strength and Sport Conditioning

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Overview

This specialized program will teach you the skills and techniques needed to help athletes or sports teams reach their maximum physical potential. Strength and sport conditioning is athletic training aimed at greater strength, power, speed, agility, coordination and balance. You will learn general exercise principles, speed development, and sport-specific science, along with practical training in weightlifting, agility, plyometrics, and sprint training for athletes.

Your Future Career

• Personal trainer
• Sports team consultant
• Fitness facility manager
• Olympic-style weightlifting coach

What You Learn

• Agility, plyometric and speed training
• Science of sport conditioning
• Resistance training for athletes
• Powerlifting and weightlifting
• Functional anatomy

Dual Diploma Option

Canadore graduates of this program are eligible to complete the Recreation and Leisure Services or Recreation Therapy program in one year.

Study Abroad

Study in Ireland at the Technological University of the Shannon, Midlands and Midwest as part of an exchange or graduate pathway

Admissions Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
• If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• CMM125 | College Communication I
• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (SSC Sem 1)
• REC105 | Leadership
• REC111 | Health Promotion
• REC113 | Foundations of Strength and Sport Conditioning
• REC114 | General Exercise Protocol
• REC132 | Recreation Essentials

Semester 2

• CLT100 | First Peoples of Canada
• REC112 | Functional Anatomy
• REC128 | Special Event Planning
• REC130 | Legislation and Risk Management
• REC144 | Coaching
• REC165 | Training for Iron Sports

Semester 3

• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (SSC Sem 3)
• REC135 | Sport Nutrition
• REC214 | Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services
• REC235 | Science of Sport Conditioning
• REC254 | Practicum - Strength and Sport Conditioning
• REC266 | Sport Specific Strength and Conditioning

Semester 4

• REC217 | Marketing for Recreation
• REC231 | Agility, Plyometric and Speed Training
• REC232 | Volunteer Management
• REC255 | Placement -Strength and Sport Conditioning
• REC279 | Behaviour Modification

Tuition Fees

– 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic

Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total ---|---|---|---|---|--- 1 | $2720.24 | $1587 | - | - | $4307.24 2 | $2720.24 | $1423 | - | - | $4143.24

– 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – International

Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total ---|---|---|---|---|--- 1 | $15547.54 | $1975.5 | - | - | $17523.04 2 | $15547.54 | $1811.5 | - | - | $17359.04

What You Need

Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement

Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.

Textbooks

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

Technology/Devices

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Diploma

This program prepares students for many field-specific certifications. Our courses provide important foundational knowledge necessary for personal training certifications with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Canadian Fitness Professionals (canfitpro), International Sport Sciences Association, National Council on Strength and Fitness, American Council of Exercise (ACE), and American College of Sports Medicine. Additionally, National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Weightlifting Competition Introduction Coach Certification, NCCP Special Olympics Coach Certification, High Five, and Inclusive Sport certifications have typically been offered to interested students.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

View course outlines

Find out more about General Education program requirements here.

Further Your Education

There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.

Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!

Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!

Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.