Program Overview

Fitness & Health Promotion (FHP)

Program Overview

In this two-year diploma program, you will gain the skills and knowledge required for improving the health of clients and communities through physical fitness. As a student of this program, you will learn about the science and professional practices of implementing fitness and health programs for clients of all ages. You will receive advanced training and practical experience in coaching and fitness promotion related to the design and delivery of programs of physical activity and wellness.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years)
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• School: School of Health Sciences
• Campus: King
• Delivery: Hybrid

Skills

Throughout this program, you will develop the following skills:

• Consultation skills for clients
• Contemporary fitness techniques
• Coaching and training techniques aligned with the standards and certifications of professional organizations, including the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
• Holistic intervention approaches to physical coaching, including addressing exercise counseling and mental health issues
• Marketing and professional practice skills

Program Availability

• Start in: September, January
• Location: King
• Availability: Open

Career Options

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

• Instructor in health and fitness organizations
• Instructor in senior centres
• Coach in sports organizations
• Work in municipal organizations involving recreation, fitness, and leisure
• Fitness and wellness consultant

Degree Pathways

Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Student Life

Join a diverse and welcoming community of peers and supporters, offering you a blend of academic excellence and vibrant urban life.

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.

Fitness Centre

You will gain hands-on, practical experience in our state-of-the-art fitness centre, preparing you for your in-demand career.

Testimonials

• Elizabeth Allamani: "Seneca has been a life-changing experience for me. It was the chance I took at life. An opportunity that has taken me to avenues I never thought I'd reach."
• Jesica Jabbar: "Taking the Fitness and Health Promotion program at Seneca helped my career because I was able to learn personal training, athletic therapy, and fitness assessments techniques."
• Joshua Kelly: "The Fitness & Health Promotion program provided the proper training needed to understand the biomechanics of the body and was a great foundation to this field."
• Tanisha Van Rossum Chance: "Enrolling in the Fitness and Health Promotion program at Seneca has changed my life for the better. I've gotten hands-on experience in areas such as Personal Training, Fitness Assessment, Coaching, Athletic Therapy, and many more."