College Diploma – Fitness and Health Promotion (H879)

The Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program at St. Clair College prepares students to be leaders in exercise science, personal training, and wellness administration:

• Comprehensive Health & Exercise Curriculum: Covers human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, exercise programming, injury management, and fitness testing procedures.

• Business & Facility Operations: Teaches business administration, marketing, special event planning, and facility operations to manage fitness centers, assess community health needs, and communicate with boards and funding bodies.

• Leadership & Practical Application: Emphasizes leadership development, allowing graduates to design customized exercise routines for individuals and groups across diverse populations.

• Mandatory Placement Requirement: While COVID-19 vaccination is not required by St. Clair College to attend classes, all clinical placement sites strictly require full vaccination. Students who are not fully vaccinated cannot be placed and will be unable to complete the program (boosters are currently not mandatory but subject to change).

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 91.0

• PTE: 70.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.