Fitness & Health Promotion (FHP)

This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Conduct an assessment of the physical fitness, activity level and lifestyle of the client using standardized protocols, to build an individualized exercise program.
• Develop, implement and evaluate safe training programs grounded in fundamentals of anatomy, bio-mechanics, cardiorespiratory physiology, and nutrition* to support the fitness and wellness* goals* of clients.
• Instruct individual clients and groups in the correct techniques for executing fitness and training programs to achieve results that meet their goals for fitness, active living, and wellness.
• Select and apply interview tools and coaching* strategies that will enable clients and groups improve their fitness, and wellness in sustainable ways.
• Develop business plans for a fitness and/or training business organization to ensure sustainability and viability while mitigating risks.
• Support community health promotion strategies for active healthy living in the general population.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, staff, allied health professionals and volunteers in the delivery of programs, activities, and the use of facilities.
• Provide positive reinforcement to empower clients and help them sustain their efforts.
• Develop plans and implement strategies for ongoing professional growth and development.
• Communicate information persuasively and accurately in oral, written, and other media formats.