Strength and Sport Conditioning - Fast Track
1 year – Ontario College Diploma
There is an increasing need for certified professionals in strength and sport conditioning.
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2023: Commerce Court – North Bay
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
- Powerlifting and weightlifting
- Functional anatomy
- Special event planning
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Graduate of at least a two-year postsecondary program
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.
View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| REC105 | Leadership |
| REC111 | Health Promotion |
| REC113 | Foundations of Strength and Sport Conditioning |
| REC114 | General Exercise Protocol |
| REC132 | Recreation Essentials |
| REC135 | Sport Nutrition |
| REC214 | Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services |
| REC235 | Science of Sport Conditioning |
| REC266 | Sport Specific Strength and Conditioning |
Semester 2
| REC112 | Functional Anatomy |
| REC128 | Special Event Planning |
| REC130 | Legislation and Risk Management |
| REC144 | Coaching |
| REC165 | Training for Iron Sports |
| REC231 | Agility, Plyometric and Speed Training |
| REC254 | Practicum - Strength and Sport Conditioning |
| REC279 | Behaviour Modification |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2023-24 – 1 year – Ontario College Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1320.38 | - | - | $4040.62 |
2023-24 – 1 year – Ontario College Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14807.18 | $1900.38 | - | - | $16707.56 |
What You Need
What You Need
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.
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.