Strength and Sport Conditioning
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Complete 350 hours of applied work experience!
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2025: Commerce Court – North Bay
This specialized program 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, speed development, and sport-specific science, along with practical training in weightlifting, agility, plyometrics, 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
- Powerlifting and weightlifting
- Functional anatomy
Dual Diploma Option! Canadore graduates of this program are eligible to complete the Recreation and Leisure Services or Recreation Therapy program in one year.
Study Abroad: Study in Ireland at the Technological University of the Shannon, Midlands and Midwest as part of an exchange or graduate pathway
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| CMM125 | College Communication I |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (SSC Sem 1) |
| REC105 | Leadership |
| REC111 | Health Promotion |
| REC113 | Foundations of Strength and Sport Conditioning |
| REC114 | General Exercise Protocol |
| REC132 | Recreation Essentials |
Semester 2
| CLT100 | First Peoples of Canada |
| REC112 | Functional Anatomy |
| REC128 | Special Event Planning |
| REC130 | Legislation and Risk Management |
| REC144 | Coaching |
| REC165 | Training for Iron Sports |
Semester 3
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (SSC Sem 3) |
| REC135 | Sport Nutrition |
| REC214 | Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services |
| REC235 | Science of Sport Conditioning |
| REC254 | Practicum - Strength and Sport Conditioning |
| REC266 | Sport Specific Strength and Conditioning |
Semester 4
| REC217 | Marketing for Recreation |
| REC231 | Agility, Plyometric and Speed Training |
| REC232 | Volunteer Management |
| REC255 | Placement -Strength and Sport Conditioning |
| REC279 | Behaviour Modification |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2025-26 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1587 | - | - | $4307.24 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1423 | - | - | $4143.24 |
2025-26 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15547.54 | $1975.5 | - | - | $17523.04 |
| 2 | $15547.54 | $1811.5 | - | - | $17359.04 |
What You Need
What You Need
Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:
Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Technology/Devices:
Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Ontario College Diploma
This program prepares students for many field-specific certifications. Our courses provide important foundational knowledge necessary for personal training certifications with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Canadian Fitness Professionals (canfitpro), International Sport Sciences Association, National Council on Strength and Fitness, American Council of Exercise (ACE), and American College of Sports Medicine. Additionally, National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Weightlifting Competition Introduction Coach Certification, NCCP Special Olympics Coach Certification, High Five, and Inclusive Sport certifications have typically been offered to interested students.
Learning Outcomes
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.
View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Find out more about General Education program requirements here.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!
Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.