St. Lawrence College Fitness and Health Promotion Skills Training

St. Lawrence College; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kingston, England is offering a Fitness and Health Promotion program designed for those passionate about health and fitness. The two-year curriculum prepares students through practical experience in various fitness environments, meeting essential qualifications such as the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and CPR certification. Graduates will gain significant field exposure and career opportunities in health promotion and fitness training.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic computer skills in Internet Explorer, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• CPR (Basic Rescuer Level C) and Standard First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Complete two 200-hour placements in second year.
• Gain practical experience in fitness career settings.
• Attend training modules for placement requirements.

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Job description

Kingston Campus | Program Code: 0442 | CIP Code: 31.0501 | Open for International Students

Do you have an interest in fitness and health, or helping others reach their fitness and health goals? If so, this program is for you!

Join our team to become a leader in the field of fitness and health promotion – an industry that is growing rapidly and offers a wide range of career opportunities.

This two-year curriculum includes courses in exercise science, fitness, health promotion, business management, and human relations as well as personal and professional development. 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 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, occupational health and corporate wellness.

This program meets the standards of a Fitness and Health Promotion Program according to the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.

Fitness and Health Promotion students have their own fitness lab, a new gymnasium and fitness center. Students also benefit from small lab sizes, where they will receive hands on experience conducting assessments and personal training a minimum of three clients over the two years, leading group fitness classes and creating and facilitating sessions of young athletes, following the Long Term Athlete Development guidelines.

Program Outline

2025-2026

Requirements

Admission 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
• 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.

Placement

Students get hands-on experience as a fitness professional through two 200 hour placements in second year. Here are just a few of the locations that have worked with the Fitness and Health Promotion program to provide work placements for students:

• Fitness Clubs
• Specialty Studios
• Schools
• Military Fitness
• Health Units
• Charitable Organizations
• Sports Medicine
• Hospitals
• Rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy
• Athletic Therapy
• Wellness Spas
• Universities
• Sports Conditioning
• Retirement Residences
• Inclusive Populations

WSIB Coverage:

Students from health sciences program on placement are covered by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage in the event of an incident.

To be eligible:

• A student must be currently registered in the program;
• The placement must be sanctioned by the educational institution;
• The student must not be paid for the placement.

Confirmation of Placement (external placement)

Complete SLC Placement requirements

• 6 Training Modules
• Student Declaration/Oath of Confidentiality
• First Aid & CPR

For All International Students

• Co-op Work Permit — students must have this document with proper remarks to begin their placement. If you have any questions, please email [e-mail]

Our Kingston campus has seen significant renovation over the past few years, including a brand new Student Life and Innovation Centre that houses a new gymnasium, fitness centre, pub, and more.

Other Information

SLC graduates have many options to continue their studies with post-secondary institutions across Canada and around the world.

Graduates will be eligible to continue their studies in Ireland, earning a degree in Sports Management or Applied Strength & Conditioning.

In addition, there are many credit transfer pathway agreements between colleges and universities within the province of Ontario. Please also visit www.ontransfer.ca to search for options relevant to your program area of study.

Agreements between SLC and other institutions that are specific to this program are listed below.