Fitness And Health Promotion

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Fitness and Health Promotion program at Niagara College, applicants must meet the following academic requirements:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):

• English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
• Biology – Grade 11 (C) or (U) or Grade 12 (U)
• Chemistry – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U)
• Physics – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U)
• Exercise Science – (PSE4U)
• Introductory Kinesiology – (PSK4U)
• Science – (SNC4M)

Recommended Courses and/or Skills:

While not mandatory, the following courses and skills may enhance your academic success in this program:

• Healthy Active Living Education – Grade 12 (O)
• Related volunteer or co-operative work experience

Program Requirements:

• Criminal Record Check: A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (CRC-VSS) which is less than 6 months old is required at the beginning of Term 3.
• First Aid and CPR: Current Standard First Aid certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C certification is required by the start of Term 3.
• Communicable Disease Surveillance: Some agencies may require confirmation of immunizations to complete placement with their agency.
• Transportation: Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete program requirements which may not be readily accessible by public transportation.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the admission requirements, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

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.

The following language proficiency tests are accepted for the Fitness And Health Promotion Diploma program:

• Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE) - Minimum score: 169 – No skill under 162.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum score: 6.0 – No individual band under 5.5.
• Internet-based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score: iBT: 80, Minimum 20 in Writing and Speaking OR Minimum 4.0 overall, with a minimum of 4.0 in each section.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score: 58+, with no individual skill below 53.
• Duolingo English Language Test - Minimum score: 105+, with no individual subscore below 95.
• Oxford ELLT - Minimum score: 6.0 – No individual band under 5.0.
• Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) - Minimum score: 60 – No individual band under 50.
• Niagara College’s English for Academic Preparation program (EAP) - Completion of EAP Level 5 with 70% and no individual grade under 50%.

Note: Language proficiency test results are valid for a period of two years from the test date.

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.