Exercise Science For Health And Performance

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Exercise Science for Health and Performance Graduate Certificate program at Niagara College, applicants must meet the following academic requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, or Physical Education. Applicants with degrees in other fields may be considered on an individual basis.
• Proof of English proficiency is required for all applicants.

For international students, specific requirements include:

• Official, translated high school and/or post-secondary transcripts, along with proof of graduation.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Additionally, the program has some pre-admission requirements:

• Criminal Record Check: Many agencies require a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (CRC-VSS) that is less than 6 months old to complete placement at their agencies. This is required prior to Term 1.
• University Course Work: It is strongly recommended that applicants have completed coursework in Anatomy, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Physical Fitness Assessment, Nutrition, Exercise Prescription, Data Management (statistics), Health Promotion, and related fields.
• Communicable Disease Surveillance: Some agencies may require confirmation of immunizations to complete placement. This process may take up to 10 weeks or more.
• Transportation: Students are responsible for their own transportation to complete program requirements, which may not be accessible by public transportation.

For any clarification or support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

If you have completed your studies outside of Canada, you may be required to provide proof of one or more of the following:

• Secondary Education: A minimum of two years of full-time secondary-level education (in the final two years of study) in a country where English is the official first language.
• Post-Secondary or Higher Education: A minimum of one year of full-time post-secondary or higher education in a country where English is the official first language.

If English is not your first language, you can meet Niagara College’s admission requirements by submitting one of the accepted language proficiency test scores listed below.

• Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE): 176 – No skill under 169.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 – No individual band under 5.5.
• Internet-based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT: 85, Minimum 22 in Writing and Speaking.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): 60+, with no individual skill below 57.
• Duolingo English Language Test: 120+, with no individual subscore below 100.
• Oxford ELLT and Pre-Sessional English: 7.0 – No individual band under 6.0.
• Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL): 60 – No individual band under 50.
• Niagara College’s English for Academic Preparation program (EAP): Completion of EAP Level 5 with 75% and no individual grade under 60%.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.