Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

College Diploma – Fitness and Wellness Management

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College / Diploma CA$19,354/yr

Program overview

The Fitness and Wellness Management (formerly Fitness and Wellness Leadership) 2-year diploma program prepares students for careers as certified personal trainers, fitness entrepreneurs, or wellness program facilitators.

  • Core Focus & Curriculum: Covers physical and mental aspects of healthy living, exercise science principles (anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics), nutrition theory, and sport/fitness psychology. Students learn to create safe, customized fitness assessments and training programs tailored to individual client goals.

  • Business & Digital Skills: Builds core business acumen, including marketing, sales, client management, and digital facilitation strategies to manage and scale wellness programs.

  • Delivery & Certification: Delivered via a blended format. Prepares graduates for industry designations, including the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT) and Health and Fitness Federation of Canada Certified Personal Trainer (HFFC-CPT) credentials.

  • Job Insights:

    • Canada: Average salary of $44,346/yr (Range: $33K – $69K) | 3,796 jobs advertised (July 2026).

    • Alberta: Average salary of $44,922/yr (Range: $33K – $71K) | 541 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Eligibility & requirements

Academic Background:

  • Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

  • Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

  • Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

  • Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

Additional notes

PGWP Eligibility: This program is PGWP eligible, provided international students maintain more than 50% of their coursework on campus (due to its blended delivery model). Attending all classes online will render the student ineligible.
IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results are required for direct admission before receiving a final offer letter.

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