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Humber's Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program positions you at the forefront of the wellness movement, guided by experienced faculty with industry connections. The curriculum extends beyond basic exercise principles to cover anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, business operations, marketing strategies, nutritional science, injury prevention, event coordination, and additional essential skills.
You'll merge academic knowledge with practical application through the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness Teaching and Learning Hub, gaining well-rounded fitness expertise that involves client training and preparation for globally accredited certifications. Put your skills into action by contributing to student-led health promotion events that champion active lifestyles. Your passion for wellbeing and commitment to improving lives will drive your success in this dynamic, rewarding profession.
The fitness and wellness sector maintains steady job growth. As society prioritizes chronic illness prevention and lifelong fitness, this industry offers lasting career prospects. Graduates can pursue entrepreneurship through independent ventures or franchises, or find employment in gyms, community facilities, resorts, summer programs, cruise lines, and various other settings.
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U) or Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C or SCH4U) or Grade 12 Exercise Science (PSE4U) or Grade 12 Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) or equivalent
Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U course in addition to those listed above
or
Mature student status
or
College or university transfer status
CAEL Online or In-Person: Overall band score of 60; Cambridge English Tests Minimum FCE/CAE/CPE Score -> Minimum B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency Score: B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169 (with no single subscore below 162) ; Duolingo Language Test+: 105 and above+ ; IELTS Academic Level: Overall 6.0 AND No band below 5.5; MET: 56; PTE: 53 - 57; TOEFL Academic Level: 550 for paper-based test OR 80 (20L, 20W, 20S, 20R) for internet-based test