Health, Wellness and Fitness - 268

I started to study medicine at university. I successfully graduated and realized that prevention is more important than treatment. The Health, Wellness, and Fitness program at Mohawk College made my knowledge more comprehensive and integrated into the health field. I am very thankful to Mohawk College for helping me, giving me the opportunities to practice, and more.

“I can honestly say this program has made me a better person. It has helped me discover more about myself. The instructors are very caring and interested in students’ well-being. They give you every opportunity to participate both in and out of the classroom going above and beyond to help you succeed. The atmosphere is welcoming but competitive which encourages you to do your best. And the connections I have made while in this course have cultivated a supportive and inclusive community that I am honoured to be a part of. My dream career is well on it's way because of my decision to go back to school.  If I had the chance to do it over, I would definitely be right back in Health, Wellness and Fitness at Mohawk College.”

Candace G. '17

“It is my distinct privilege to share with you my perspective on how necessary it is to offer the people you meet a higher quality of life! As a golf professional, I often have a daunting task to help my clients become "Tournament Stars" in a few short lessons. As a Qualified Exercise Professional, I am now competent to produce agreeable outcomes for my students much faster than before. The Brilliant Professors, Inspirational Coaches and my Dedicated Peers in the Health, Wellness and Fitness Program have helped me to develop the skills to make my clients enjoy a Superior Game of Golf. In my 30+ years of teaching golf, stress and self-doubt are the most substantial psychological enemies the golfer encounters. I now start my lessons with a 5-minute dynamic warm-up, functional movement screens to assess their range of motion, balance, and agility along with a prescribed personal training program. The results are, my clients trust me faster because they feel better! “

John R. S. '18

“My time in the Health, Wellness and Fitness program transformed me from athlete to trainer. Courses with Mohawk prepared me to comfortably and confidently lead group exercise classes, to discuss wellness-focused dietary changes, to prepare and execute a small business plan and to understand the value of fitness during the aging process. My experience at Mohawk also prepared me for a work-style placement opportunity at a local non-profit organization. This organization offered me a position on their team after graduation.”

Justin R. '16

“As a young adult, I was incredibly passionate about health and fitness but lacked the necessary knowledge and direction that I needed in order to create a successful career in this industry. Completing the comprehensive curriculum design and asking for help when needed from the professors; I found myself starting my first position in the industry as a personal trainer already one of the stand-outs at the gym in terms of the depth of knowledge I was bringing towards my clients program design. This knowledge allowed me to build a reputation quickly as a high-level coach and provided me the foundation I needed to become the professional that I am today. Those of you who are thinking about getting into this industry and creating a real career out of it, I can fearlessly recommend that you jump on board with the Health, Wellness, and Fitness program at Mohawk College”

Dan G. '14

“Mohawk College gave me the skills to succeed while furthering my education. Over the courses of the Health, Wellness and Fitness program I was introduced to the theory behind the anatomical and physiological adaptations to exercise. I was also taught how to practically program and implement exercise to achieve these desired adaptations through the lab component of the curriculum. This theoretical and practical knowledge gave me the foundation needed when continuing my education at the university level. For both my classroom and lab learning, I find the knowledge that I obtained from Mohawk College being invaluable, often giving me the background information needed to quickly understand the course material. Mohawk College was truly a great stepping stone in my academic career.”

Joseph C. '17

“To date I already have a rather extensive academic background, two diplomas, an undergraduate degree, and now I’m working on a Master’s degree. Mohawk was not my first choice, but I could not imagine myself having gone anywhere else now. Mohawk has been instrumental in creating who I am, the faculty are such incredible, caring people. I’ve watched them over the years from when I attended in the 2nd enrollment ever until now create an amazing program. I frequently say if I ever owned a gym/clinic/etc. that probably 8 or 9 times out of 10 I would hire a college grad over a university grad, strictly based on the experience I had at Mohawk. The practical, hands-on knowledge you gain from industry professionals are skills I still use every single day in and out of my work experiences .”

Ryan G. '14

“My experience in Mohawk’s Health Wellness and Fitness program was exceptional. I met a lot of new and amazing people that helped me shape my vision for the future into a reality. Since then, I've found reputable and engaging work in both the fitness and recreation service sectors, which has encouraged the pursuit of part-time graduate studies in the area of Community Health. I never could have predicted my career heading in this direction, but I always knew I wanted to help others, and do so in a professional and impactful manner. The faculty at Mohawk set me up with the skills and opportunities to succeed at exactly that.”

Paul S. '17

“The Health, Wellness and Fitness Program at Mohawk College helped shape my career in many ways. First, it pointed me in the direction of my true passion of helping people feel their best through natural interventions.
Second, it provided me with a wealth of knowledge and a strong foundation to move forward in the world of wellness. Finally, it has given me a wonderful network of like-minded professionals to reach out to, collaborate with and ask for guidance from when I am in need.
This program not only provides an exceptional education but also cultivates community among young professionals.”

Anna E. '16