High School Graduation OR be 19 years old on the first day of classes
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 overall (no sub-score less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT score of 78 overall (no sub-score less than 19)
PTE Academic score of 54 overall (no sub-score less than 50)
Cambridge Assessment of English: C1 Advanced score of 174 overall (no sub-score less than 169)
CAEL CE score of 60 overall (no sub-score less than 60)
GTEC CBT score of 1200 overall (minimum sub-scores: Reading 325; Writing 270; Speaking 260; Listening 335)
Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 105 for General Admission to most Certificate and Diploma programs, and Bachelor of Business Administration programs (exceptions: Nursing and certain other Health-related programs). Score of 115 for admission to Post-Degree programs (all majors) and Degree programs offered by Centre for Sport and Exercise Education.
Promoting healthy and active lifestyles
Our Exercise & Wellness programs will provide you with the knowledge and skills to lead youth, adults, and seniors to be more active and healthy.
What You'll Learn
In our Exercise & Wellness programs, you'll gain knowledge and expertise in sport and fitness, and learn how to prescribe exercise programs for people at all stages of life and health.
Is Exercise & Wellness right for you?
Graduates of the Exercise & Wellness programs gain relevant certifications and work with diverse populations to facilitate change, both in the lives of individuals and within communities. If you're committed to living and promoting an active and healthy lifestyle, and want to make a difference, Exercise & Wellness may be your path to a fulfilling career.
Degree or diploma, your choice
Camosun offers both a four-year degree and a two-year diploma in Exercise & Wellness. Both programs focus on fitness promotion, exercise management, personal training and nutrition. The degree includes studies in exercise prescription, chronic disease management and pathophysiology.
Work experience
Put your skills to work and gain valuable experience in the exercise & wellness industry. Internships are optional for diploma students. Degree students have the choice between a 100-hour work experience or 300-hour internship.
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In your first year, you'll cover the basics of human anatomy, psychology, biomechanics, physiology, fitness health and principles. You'll also gain competency in a variety of activities and sports.
Year 1
All of , BIOL 143, Anatomy for Sport Education, 4
, BIOL 144, Physiology for Sport Education, 4
, ENGL 1511, Academic Writing Strategies, 3
, EXW 120, Lifetime Sports 1, 3
, EXW 121, Lifetime Sports 2, 3
, EXW 130, Life Cycle Fitness, 3
, HLTH 110, Health and Wellness in Contemporary Society, 3
, PSYC 160, Sport & Exercise Psychology 1, 3
, SPEX 110, Fitness for Life, 3
, SPP 150, Sport Biomechanics, 3
In your second year, you'll focus on fitness and health assessment and the design of exercise prescriptions. You'll have the option of doing an internship, and by the end of this year, you'll graduate with a Diploma in Exercise & Wellness, and will be eligible to write the CSEP Certified Personal Trainer exam.
Year 2
All of , AET 272, Field Prevention / Injury Care 1, 3
, CHEM 214, Nutrition for Fitness, 3
, EXW 220, Lifetime Sports - Fitness Program, 3
, EXW 230, Behavioural Fitness, 3
, EXW 240, Fitness and Health Assessment, 3
, EXW 241, Exercise Prescription and Design, 3
, SPEX 150, Introduction to Sport Management, 3
, SPEX 210, Exercise Physiology, 3
, SPEX 240, Canadian Sport for Life, 3
, SPMA 225, Computer Applications in Sport, 3
, COOP WEP, Workplace Education Prep, 0
Optional, EXW 1011, Internship, 4
In the third year of the degree program you'll look more closely at the workings of the human body and how to adapt fitness programs to accommodate injury and disease. You'll also learn about business and logistical aspects of your upcoming career.
Year 3
, All of , AET 310, Pathophysiology, 3
, AET 320, Human Motor Control, 3
, SFL 335, Individual Sports & Activities, 3
, SPEX 255, Introduction to Adapted Sport & Physical Activity, 3
, SPEX 350, Health & Fitness Promotion, 3
, SPEX 355, Etiology & Treatment of Obesity, 3
, SPEX 370, Training for Performance, 3
, SPEX 410, Research Methods, 3
, SPMA 200, Behaviour in Sport Organizations, 3
, SPMA 245, Facility Operations, 3
Fourth year provides you with another opportunity to put your skills into practice through an optional internship. You'll continue your studies of human biology, pathology and sport, and come out ready to obtain certifications in exercise physiology and public health.
Year 4
All of , SFL 410, Social Process in Sport & Fitness, 3
, SFL 430, Outdoor Adventure Leadership, 3
, SPEX 400, Chronic Disease Management, 3
, SPEX 412, Physical Activity & Mental Health, 3
, SPEX 420, Sport & Fitness Management, 3
, SPEX 430, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 3
, SPEX 450, Advanced Exercise Physiology, 3
Two of , Electives, 6
One of , SFL 402, Internship, 4
, SFL 402P, Parallel Internship, 4
, SFL 491, Applied Exercise Management, 3
Medical Insurance - CAD $900 per year
