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Strength & Sport Conditioning

Program at a glance

Program code: 
010410
Accreditation: 
Ontario College Diploma
Length of study: 
2 years*
Study options: 
Full-time
Campus location: 
College Drive

*Fast Track option available

There is an increasing need for certified professionals in strength and sport conditioning. This specialized program, designed for athletes, coaches, or trainers who have experience in sport and fitness, will teach you the skills and techniques needed to help individual athletes or sports teams reach their maximum physical potential.

Strength and sport conditioning is athletic training aimed at greater strength, power, speed, agility, coordination and balance. You will learn general exercise principles, nutrition, and sport-specific science, along with practical advanced training in weightlifting, agility, plyometrics, balance, and sprint training for athletes.

Note: Students will complete 400 hours of practical work placement at the end of the last semester.

Obtain two diplomas in three years! Graduates are eligible to transfer directly into the second year of the Recreation and Leisure Services program or the Recreation Therapy program.

Admission Requirements: 

Program Prerequisites

OSSD or equivalent Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U)

Curriculum: 

Semester One:

REC105 Leadership and Program Planning

REC108 Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services

REC113 Introduction to Sport Conditioning

REC114 General Exercise Protocol

CMM125 General Business Communication

PSY100 Foundations of Psychology

Semester Two:

REC111 Health and Wellness

REC119 Resistance Training for Athletes

REC123 Recreation Facilities

REC128 Sports and Special Events

REC130 Legislation and Risk Management

SOC100 Foundations of Sociology

Semester Three:

REC214 Administration of Recreation/Leisure Services

REC218 Marketing Recreation and Leisure

REC235 Science of Sport Conditioning

REC254 Work Placement

CMM230 Writing and Speaking to Persuade

Semester Four:

REC230 Financial Management

REC232 Volunteer Management

REC234 Leagues and Tournaments

REC231 Agility, Plyometric and Speed Training

REC259 Internship - Preparation

REC255 Internship – Sport Conditioning

Note: Prior to commencing placement, students must have current Emergency First Aid and CPR training and a criminal reference check. All associated costs are the responsibility of the student.

Career opportunities: 
  • Fitness facilities trainer
  • Sport consultant
  • Conditioning coach for sports teams
  • Weightlifting coach
What You Will Learn: 
  • Agility, plyometric and speed training
  • Science of sport conditioning
  • Resistance training for athletes
  • Health and wellness
  • Leadership and program planning
  • Sports and special events
  • Administration of recreation and leisure services
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What You Will Learn