School of Sport and Recreation

Strength and Sport Conditioning

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

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Code: 010410
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start, January Start
Campus: Commerce Court Campus

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Code: 010410
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start, January Start
Campus: Commerce Court Campus

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Strength and Sport Conditioning

There is an increasing need for certified professionals in strength and sport conditioning.

Overview

This specialized program, designed for individuals who have an interest in sports and fitness, will teach you the skills and techniques needed to help 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.

Your Future Career

Personal trainer
Sports team consultant
Fitness facility manager
Olympic style weightlifting coach

What You Learn

Agility, plyometric and speed training
Science of sport conditioning
Resistance training for athletes
Anatomy
Leadership and program planning
Sports and special events
Administration of recreation and leisure services

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

If English is not your first language you must either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0

Curriculum

College Drive Campus

Intake: September Start

Semester 1 - Fall

REC 105	Inclusive Leadership and Program Planning
REC 108	Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services
REC 113	Foundations of Strength/Sport Conditioning
REC 114	General Exercise Protocol
CMM 125	General Business Communications
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 2 - Winter

REC 112	Anatomy
REC 119	Resistance Training for Athletes
REC 123	Facilities Design and Operation
REC 128	Sports and Special Events
REC 130	Legislation and Risk Management
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 3 - Fall

REC 214	Administration of Recreation/Leisure Services
REC 218	Marketing Recreation and Leisure
REC 235	Science of Sport Conditioning
REC 254	Practicum - Strength and Sport Conditioning (100 hrs)
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 4 - Winter

REC 230	Financial Management
REC 231	Agility, Plyometric and Speed Training
REC 232	Volunteer Management
REC 234	Leagues and Tournaments
REC 255	Placement - Strength and Sport Conditioning (280 hrs)

College Drive Campus

Intake: January Start

Semester 1 - Winter

REC 112	Anatomy
REC 119	Resistance Training for Athletes
REC 123	Facilities Design and Operation
REC 128	Sport and Special Events
REC 130	Legislation and Risk Management
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 2 - Fall

REC 105	Inclusive Leadership and Program Planning
REC 108	Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services
REC 113	Foundations of Strength and Sport Conditioning
REC 114	General Exercise Protocol
CMM 125	General Business Communication
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 3 - Winter

REC 230	Financial Management
REC 231	Agility, Plyometric and Speed Training
REC 232	Volunteer Management
REC 234	Leagues and Tournaments
REC 255	Placement - Strength and Sport Conditioning (280 hrs)

Semester 4 - Fall

REC 114	Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services
REC 218	Marketing Recreation and Leisure
REC 235	Science of Sport Conditioning
REC 254	Practicum - Strength and Sport Conditioning (100 hrs)
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

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Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Diploma

Students have the opportunity to obtain their NCCP Weightlifting Competition Coach Certification as well as the NCCP Special Olympics Coach Certification. In addition, students can obtain their High Five, First Aid/CPR and Inclusive Sport certifications.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

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