Southern Alberta Institute of Technology offers Diploma in Fitness and Wellness Management, a diploma in Business & Management programme in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 37,868 per year (CAD 13,500 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Business & Management
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 13,500 / year
International tuition: CAD 37,868 / year
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This two-year diploma from SAIT's School of Health and Public Safety prepares students to support clients' fitness and wellness goals. Coursework covers nutrition, exercise physiology, biomechanics and anatomy, safe and effective fitness assessment, and the design of fitness programs for varied client needs, alongside the psychological factors that affect physical activity and sport participation. Students also develop digital skills for online coaching and program delivery, along with the business fundamentals needed to attract and retain fitness program members. The program includes two required practicum placements in the fitness and wellness industry; because local placement availability is limited, some students need to relocate outside Calgary to complete them. Delivery is blended, combining in-person classes at SAIT's Main Campus with online coursework. The program accepts international applicants and currently meets Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility requirements, though a medical exam is required before a study permit application. Beginning in the 2027/28 intake, applicants who do not meet current admission requirements may instead complete SAIT's Pre-Health Sciences program as an alternate route.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need at least 65% in Biology 30 or Science 30, at least 65% in Math 20-1 or 20-2, and at least 65% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2. SAIT accepts recognised high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta, and applicants educated outside Canada must provide an international document assessment showing they meet the same standard. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests. Applications go through SAIT's online portal with the standard non-refundable fee (CAD 120 domestic, CAD 175 international); international applicants should confirm the program's own international-applicant and Post-Graduation Work Permit status.
