Program Overview

Strength and Sport Conditioning - Fast Track

Overview

This specialized program, designed for individuals who have an interest in sports and fitness, will teach you the skills and techniques needed to help athletes or sports teams reach their maximum physical potential.

Admissions Requirements

• Graduate of at least a two-year postsecondary program
• If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of English competency.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• REC105 | Leadership
• REC111 | Health Promotion
• REC113 | Foundations of Strength and Sport Conditioning
• REC114 | General Exercise Protocol
• REC132 | Recreation Essentials
• REC135 | Sport Nutrition
• REC214 | Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services
• REC235 | Science of Sport Conditioning
• REC266 | Sport Specific Strength and Conditioning

Semester 2

• REC112 | Functional Anatomy
• REC128 | Special Event Planning
• REC130 | Legislation and Risk Management
• REC144 | Coaching
• REC165 | Training for Iron Sports
• REC231 | Agility, Plyometric and Speed Training
• REC254 | Practicum - Strength and Sport Conditioning
• REC279 | Behaviour Modification

Tuition Fees

1 year – Ontario College Diploma

• Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
  • Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
  • 1 | $2720.24 | $1587 | - | - | $4307.24
• Commerce Court Campus – International
  • Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
  • 1 | $15547.54 | $1975.5 | - | - | $17523.04

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.
• 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.

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.