* Ancillary Fees
International applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Grade 12), along with transcripts from any post-secondary education (if applicable).
The following certificates are acceptable for admission:
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: 10 + 12 with marks over 50%, Bachelors – less than eight backlogs
England, Wales, West Africa and Middle East: GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
West Indies: General Certificate of Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects, or Caribbean Examinations Council with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Certificate of Education with credit standing in five academic subjects, or pass standing in six academic subjects, or the Chinese University of Hong Kong Entrance Examination with a pass in five academic subjects
All applicants to Loyalist whose first language is not English, or whose previous education was in another language, will be expected to provide an English proficiency assessment for admissions approval.
Please forward test scores from one of the following tests with your application:
TOEFL: (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 550 (paper-based test)80 (iBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)
IELTS (International English Language Test Service), 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS)6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)6.5 overall with no bands less than 6.0*7.0 overall with no bands less than 6.5**
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), Overall band of 60, writing 60
Cambridge English Exam, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Duolingo English Test***, 95 – 100
105 – 110* (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
115 – 120** (equivalent to IELTS 7.0)
*For the following programs: Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker, Fitness and Health Promotion, Recreation & Leisure Services – Sports
**For the following programs: Care of Vulnerable Populations, Personal Support Worker
***The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which will be shared with Loyalist College when you send your results.
Do you have what it takes to turn an active lifestyle into a career? This is a great program for people who:
Are committed to a healthy lifestyle
Enjoy motivating others to achieve their goals
Possess keen observational skills
Are energetic and like working with people
May be interested in science and human physiology
Experiential learning
In this hands-on program you will develop confidence and expertise in designing and implementing fitness programs for both individuals and groups:
Learn to accurately assess health and fitness levels, evaluate progress and develop exercise prescriptions tailored to meet the interests and lifestyle goals of every client.
Train and teach in Loyalist’s newly renovated on-campus Fitness Centre and program-dedicated fitness lab.
Gain applied knowledge of anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, exercise prescription, nutrition, chronic disease prevention and entrepreneurship and marketing.
Network with guest speakers who are industry professionals in fitness and wellness.
Assist and develop programs for personal training clients at the College.
Earn 320 hours of industry experience in two field placements.
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Course
First Year - Semester One
COMM1048 College Writing Skills
ANAT1000 Human Anatomy and Physiology
PSYC1013 Human Development & Sport
FITN1008 Personal Health and Wellness
PROF1019 Succeeding in Fitness & Recreation
GNED General Education Elective
First Year - Semester Two
FITN1003 Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitative Anatomy
MGMT1009 Human Resources & Customer Service
MGMT1001 Introduction to Program Design
FITN1009 Sport & Recreation Programming
MGMT2001 Sport Psychology & Leadership
GNED General Education Elective
Second Year - Semester Three
MGMT2007 Emerging Trends in Sport
WKPL2013 Field Placement 1
FITN2002 Fitness Assessment
FITN2003 Mechanics of Exercise
NUTR2001 Nutrition
PROF2029 Professional & Career Development
PHSI2001 Sport Injury Management
Second Year - Semester Four
PHSI2002 Adapted Programming
PHSI2007 Chronic Disease & Health Promotion
ENTR2002 Entrepreneurship & Marketing
FITN2005 Exercise Prescription & Training
WKPL2014 Field Placement 2
FITN2008 Group & Team Conditioning
MGMT2004 Program Management
Qualified fitness and health professionals find rewarding positions:
Health clubs, community recreation and fitness centres, military bases, corporations, community health promotion programs, cruise ships, resort destinations and through self-employment.
Grads are well prepared to obtain nationally recognized certification with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology as Certified Personal Trainers.
Graduate obtain industry-recognized HIGH FIVE® certification in leadership and coaching required to work with day camps and children’s programs.
| Health Insurance for one calendar year (mandatory): | $600 |
