Health, Wellness and Fitness - 268
Overview
Program Highlights
- Field placements in a variety of settings such as recreational therapy centres, varsity teams, physiotherapy clinics, school boards, retirement residences, large corporate gyms, small private businesses and more.
- Experiential learning and events in collaboration with industry partners including Fit to Pitch and Wellness Expo.
- Experience a cadaver lab tour at McMaster University
- Students may challenge fitness certifications
- Many pathways to further education
- Get involved in special events and volunteer opportunities.
What you'll learn
- Strategies to improve quality of life for people of various ages and abilities.
- Work with specialists of specific populations such as emergency service personnel, children, older adults, pregnant women or those with increased medical risk factors such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Study topics such as athletic injury management, sport psychology and exercise physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, wellness management strategies and many more.
Program Length
2 academic years (periods of 8 months)
Fast Track - allows students to complete a two-year Diploma program in 16 months. Students will start in January and be in school for four continuous semesters: Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall and Winter. Students will not be off during the summer.
Important Academic Dates
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2018 - 2019 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Ancillary Fees | $717.02 | $653.92 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Mandatory Program Fees | $77.00 | $0.00 |
| Domestic Tuition | $1,504.49 | $1,504.49 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,298.51 | $2,158.41 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $4,456.92 | |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
- Awards: Scholarships and Bursaries
OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).- Full Cost Breakdown
2018 - 2019 International Tuition and Fees
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $7,342.97 | $7,342.97 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Program Compulsory Fee Plus Tax | $77.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Charges Per Semester | $7,869.97 | $7,717.97 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $15,587.94 | |
- International Scholarships and Bursaries
- OSAP not eligible for International Students
- Full Cost Breakdown
If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.
Additional Information
Admission
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Senior Science courses recommended
- Additional selection criteria may apply
Option are available for mature applicants.
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (79-80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Don't have the necessary requirements?
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Practical labs experiences and group projects.
- Participate in two unpaid field placements totalling 70 hours.
- Through a mix of on-campus labs and simulations.
- Explore academic content through field trips and site visits.
- Apply cumulative program knowledge through a capstone research project.
Field placements
- Provides opportunity for students to get hands-on experience with real clients in a variety of settings including health screening and assessments, counselling and health promo activities that encourage lifestyle change
- Field placements may occur at locations that are not accessible by public transit. As such, students shall be expected to either have access to a car or the ability to supply their own transportation when attending field placement activity. Mohawk shall not be responsible for providing students with transportation to field placements
- Applicants are advised that there are specific requirements that must be completed prior to participating in a field placement, and that it is their responsibility to ensure the requirements are met
- Accepted applicants are required to have the following completed prior to field placement and are responsible for the associated costs:
- Standard First Aid
- CPR recertification required annually while in the program
- Up-to-date Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Registered students who have been convicted of an offence under the criminal code for which they have not been pardoned may be denied the opportunity to enter or continue in a placement while in the program
- Contact the joanne.smith12 [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Health, Wellness, and Fitness program area) for more information.
The Clinic provides the opportunity for Professionals in Training to gain hands-on skills in our first-class teaching clinic to garner Future Ready Massage Therapists and Qualified Exercise Professionals. Students are supervised by Registered Massage Therapists and Qualified Exercise Professionals as they provide safe and effective treatments and training to their clients. Visit The Clinic
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities
Where you can go next
- Mohawk offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**:
- View our pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices
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Earn a degree:
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Your future career options
- Personal Trainer
- Group Fitness Trainer
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Fitness Facility Manager/Owner
Where you could work includes:
- Professional Health and Wellness Centres (Chiropractic Wellness Team)
- Large Corporations – Health and Wellness Centres
- Private Health Clubs
- Small Business Ownership
- Municipal Recreation Centres
- YMCA/YWCAs
- Amateur and Professional Sports Teams - Health and Wellness
- Emergency Services
- Fitness Training
Opportunities for grads
- Students will have the opportunity to challenge for the following certifications:
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Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - Certified Personal Trainer
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Mental Health First Aid
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NCSA - certified Personal Trainer.
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Earn a degree:
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CPTN - Certified Personal Trainers Network
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NSCA - Certified Personal Trainer
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CSEP-CPT - Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
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NASM - Personal Trainer Certification
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canfitpro
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ACE - Personal Trainer Certification
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Faculty
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Admissions
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Domestic Canadian Students
Contact Admissions
Phone: 1-844-767-6871
International Students*
Contact International Admissions
Phone: 1-905-575-2254
*Not all programs are international eligible. Please see our programs available for international students.
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Program Coordinator
Tara Dinyer
Student Success Advisors
Student Success Advisors
Student Success Advisors assist current students to transition to college life, co-creating an academic success plan, advice on course selection, changing programs, or referrals to specialized support services. If you need help applying to Mohawk, contact Admissions (for International Students, please contact International Admissions).
