Fitness Leadership and Movement
Program Description
The Fitness Leadership and Movement Diploma program is designed to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes required to plan and instruct fitness classes, perform a variety of fitness testing protocols, counsel individuals and groups regarding fitness programs and establish and operate fitness programs in industry, clubs and communities.
The coursework within the diploma allows for students to take the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT) national certification course upon completion of their Fitness Leadership and Movement Diploma coursework.
Admission Requirements
(a) Applicants must possess an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with:
- English 30-1/30
- Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
- Group A or C (Biology 30 Recommended)
- Group B or C or one of Physical Education 30 (5 credits), Exercise Science 35, Sports Medicine 35, Sport Performance 35
Students must have at least 60% in all classes with no mark below 50%.
(b) Mature Students (students who are 21 years or older)
Require the following courses:
- English Language Arts 30-1 (minimum grade of 60%)
- Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
- Subject from Group A or C (Biology 30 recommended)
Career Opportunities
Program Outcomes
Graduates from the program will be able to:
- Learn new techniques for fitness and training
- Be a leader in developing population health and wellness
- Gain knowledge to operate fitness programs in industry, clubs and communities centers
- Learn what it takes to run your own fitness business
- Qualify to take the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT) national certification course
Program Structure
Course Course Title Credits
Year 1
Term I (September – December)
ENGL 108 Introduction to Language and Literature 3
PEDS 100 Structural Anatomy 3
PEDS 101 Essentials of Human Physiology 3
PERLS 105 Introduction to Sport Administration 3
PSYCH 104 Basic Psychological Processes 3
Term II (January – April) Term II (January – April) BUS 101 Report Writing and Presentations 3
FLM 100 Fitness Practicum 3
HE ED 110 Introduction to Personal Health & Wellbeing 3
PAC 144 Resistance Training 3
PAC 156 Yoga for Beginners 3
PEDS 103 Integrative Human Physiology 3
Year 2
Term I (September – December)
NUTR 100 Nutrition and Wellbeing 3
PEDS 200 Exercise Physiology 3
PEDS 307 Human Growth and Motor Development 3
BUS 103 Introductory Business Computing 3
STAT 151 Introduction to Applied Statistics I 3
HE ED 311 Assessment of Fitness and Health 3
FLM 200 Advanced Fitness Practicum 3
PEDS 206 Biomechanics 3
PEDS 240 Sport Injuries 3
PEDS 303 Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity 3