Fitness and Health Promotion | Diploma / certificate | Humanities & Culture | Online/Distance | 2 years | Fanshawe College | Canada

This program prepares students to perform the roles and responsibilities of a fitness and health consultant. Fitness and health consultants promote and deliver a wide variety of services, including activity and educational programs, which enhance the health, fitness and well-being of individuals and groups in diverse settings.The curriculum focuses on three main areas established by the Provincial Vocational Standards: Exercise Design and Prescription, Health Promotion and Administration, and Human Relations and Self-Development. Exercise Design and Prescription deals with Kinesiolgy fitness assessment, exercise prescription, program design, instruction and support of individuals in appropriate activities to meet a wide range of objectives and goals. Health Promotion and Administration concentrates on planning, promotion, provision and management of safe and effective programs using professional business practices, organizational skills and resources. Human Relations and Self-Development involves development of leadership ability and performance, communication and interpersonal skills as applied to the motivation and counselling of others.