Strength and Sport Conditioning - Fast Track

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.

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

2025-26 – 1 year – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic

2025-26 – 1 year – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – International

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.

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Textbooks:

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 

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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

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 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

View course outlines

Find out more about General Education program requirements here.

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.