At Northern College in Timmins, Canada, Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion is offered as a diploma in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,716 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,775 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,716 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
In this course, students will review health screening and fitness assessment protocols. A systematic approach to fitness and lifestyle appraisal will be followed in this hands-on practical course. Students will use knowledge and skills gained in semester 1 and will continue to build on these skills. A variety of assessments will be used to gain additional useful information to develop an effective client-centered fitness and life-style action plan. An emphasize will be placed on the health benefits of physical activity and communicating those benefits to healthy individuals. Assessment components covered include, pre-appraisal screening, health-related questionnaires, body composition, aerobic fitness, musculoskeletal fitness, balance, functional movement screen and occupational fitness. Modifications for individual with disabilities will be explored.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 12 Science — Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Exercise Science, at the C or U level — obtainable free of charge through Academic Upgrading; at least 70% in the relevant Grade 12 science course is required. International applicants must hold an equivalent high school diploma and meet the programme's stated English-proficiency requirement: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5. Before starting, all applicants complete the Get Active Questionnaire, a physical-readiness screening tool; results may require additional medical clearance from a physician before the student can participate in program activities.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca; Northern College accepts applications on a rolling basis for most programs right up until a semester begins if space remains, but for its limited-enrollment competitive programs — Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technology (Wildlife Rehabilitation), Companion Animal Physical Rehabilitation, and Medical Laboratory Technician — February 1, 2027 is the equal-consideration date for Fall 2027 entry, after which remaining seats are offered first-come, first-served or waitlisted. International applicants apply through the OCAS International Application Service and are assessed on a rolling basis; Northern publishes no fixed international application deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
