Exercise Science for Health and Performance graduates assess, counsel and prescribe programs for athletes and individuals with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart conditions, obesity issues and other chronic conditions.
Highlights:
- Hands-on learning opportunities offered through new athletic and fitness facilities including assessment and weight training labs and new state-of-the-art testing and training equipment for high-performance athletes and clients with chronic conditions.
- Combines theoretical classroom learning with two work placements.
- Gain the knowledge and skills required to challenge the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CF) – Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification exam, the highest level of certification in the Canadian fitness industry, with two Niagara College CEP Instructor Examiners.
- Graduates can seek a variety of other professional certifications including the CSEP High Performance Specialization, CSEP Certified Personal Trainer, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and COKO Registered Kinesiologist Exam.