Overview

This St. Lawrence College degree of Fitness and Health Promotion is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) under IRCC’s updated criteria for study permit applications submitted on or after June 25, 2025. Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

At Fitness and Health Promotion at St. Lawrence College several of the courses will be delivered in the Student Health & Athletic Centre on the Kingston Campus, which provides a state-of-the-art training facility. Students will have the opportunity to obtain additional certifications including the nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness and Spin certifications through Ontario Fitness Council (OFC).

Graduates of Fitness and Health Promotion at St. Lawrence College will offer prospective employers 400 hours of practical experience in the workforce gained from two 5-week work placements in areas of health promotion, inclusive fitness, injury prevention and management, fitness assessment and/or personal training and occupational health and corporate wellness.

Career

Personal Trainer
Group Fitness Instructor
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Corporate Wellness Consultant
Health Promoter (Health Unit)
Military Fitness Instructor
Municipal or Community Recreation Staff
Senior’s Fitness Programmer
Health Club Manager or owner
Cruise-Ship Fitness & Recreation Leader
Physiotherapy Assistant
Sports Coach

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Professional Development and Communication
Exercise Physiology
Inclusive Fitness
Fitness Assessment
General Education Course
Facility & Event Management

These are only some of the programs offered by the college. Visit their website for a more detailed course outline.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

Sports Management Health Administration Health Sciences View 167 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:

Grade 12 English at the C or U level
Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level

Grade 11 or 12 Biology at the C or U level, or PSK4U

Background

Any grade 11 or 12 Health and Physical Education courses
Students should have basic computer skills which include the ability to use Internet Explorer, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
CPR (Basic Rescuer Level C) and Standard First Aid. CPR recertification required yearly.
Students are required to cover the cost of additional requirements. All of the above requirements must be complete before the student can begin any volunteer hours or placements.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16920 CAD / year

≈ 16920 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

2721 CAD / year

≈ 2721 CAD / year

Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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