Fitness Professional Series
Fitness, health and wellness are important in today's society, with people increasingly seeking help and advice from trained professionals. Prepare for a career in the fitness industry with courses in interdisciplinary studies in health and fitness. The program is focused on quality and ensuring students are employable once they have completed their studies. Each course consists of theory, as well as practical components.
Explore courses offered in this area below.
The Fitness Education Series courses build on each other and has to be taken in the order of:
- Fitness Theory (FT)
- Weight Training (WT)
- Personal Training (PT)
You cannot attend two courses simultaneously.
The Fitness Education Series starts twice a year, September and January, at the Kelowna campus.
- If you start FT in September, it’s followed by WT in the fall and PT will start in late January.
- If you start FT in January it’s followed by WT in the spring and you will be taking PT in September.
For more information, please watch the info session video below.
Course Listing
Fitness Theory
Study topics such as human anatomy and physiology, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and nervous systems as well as explore movement analysis, basic nutrition, and active living concepts. In this course you will gain the foundation for a career as a fitness professional.
Personal Training
Our course thoroughly covers applied kinesiology, biomechanics advanced weight training techniques, health screening, fitness assessment, advanced program design, nutrition, business administration, marketing, legal liability and professional ethics. This course will provide you with the knowledge and experience you will need for an exciting and rewarding career as a personal trainer.
Weight Training
You will learn how to apply your expanding understanding of kinesiology into movement mechanics, program planning, and design, while learning correct and safe exercise technique. You will gain confidence in your ability to develop safe, effective and efficient exercise programs for people with varied needs and goals.
Learn More
Watch this presentation to learn more about the Fitness Professional Series and other courses we offer.