Fitness and Health Promotion St. Clair College

Overview

This St. Clair College programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with the IRCC’s priority list of occupational fields in long-term shortage under the updated requirements for students who apply for a study permit after November 1, 2024. Please consult the IRCC website for the latest updates.

The Fitness and Health Promotion diploma programme from St. Clair College allows you to be at the leading edge of the healthy revolution as you learn from expert, industry-connected faculty. Skills learned go far beyond the fundamentals of exercise to include anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, business administration and marketing, nutrition, injury management, special events planning and more. 

Graduates will have the skills to identify needs in the community and design programmes for individuals and groups meeting a wide range of objectives and goals. Knowledge in programme administration and business practices, an awareness of community resources, and the ability to communicate effectively with managers, boards, committees, and funding agencies will make the graduate highly marketable.

Key facts

• Employment can be found in the retail fitness industry in a variety of settings including fitness and health clubs, YMCA/YWCA, corporate recreation and fitness programmes, and public and private fitness programmes. 
• Graduates may also find employment with community institutions for special populations and municipal recreation departments. Graduates may choose to become consultants or business entrepreneurs. They are prepared to meet the multi-dimensional demands of a growing market in fitness and health promotion.