About Exercise Science For Health And Performance in Niagara college

Do you want to gain the skills needed to help high-performance athletes reach their performance goals or design programs for individuals with health challenges that enable them to lead healthier lives?

As an Exercise Science for Health and Performance graduate you will assess, counsel and prescribe programs for athletes and individuals with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart conditions, obesity issues and other chronic conditions.

Highlights

• Hands-on learning opportunities offered through new athletic and fitness facilities including assessment and weight training labs, and new state-of-the-art testing and training equipment for high-performance athletes and clients with chronic conditions.

• Combines theoretical classroom learning with two work placements.

• Gain the knowledge and skills required to challenge the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) – Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) performance specialization certification exam, the highest level of certification in the Canadian fitness industry.

• Graduates can seek a variety of other professional certifications including the CSEP Certified Personal Trainer,
  Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), Level 1 Weight Lifting Certificate from the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), and the Registered Kinesiologist Exam (College of Kinesiologists of Ontario).

Career Opportunities

• Canadian Armed Forces
• Hospital (cardiac and pulmonary area)
• Municipal and community services
• Occupational testing company
• Organization with corporate wellness program
• Private fitness centre
• Private practice
• Rehabilitation unit
• Sport institute
• Wellness centre

Academic qualification equivalents

• Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :     6.5 (No Individual band under 5.5) 
• TOEFL    :     79-80 with 22 in Writing and 22 in Speaking
• PTE         :     58

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Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

• Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
• Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

All new and returning students need to pay mandatory non-refundable 500 CAD tuition deposit. This deposit is essential to secure a place in the program. This fee is a part of the tuition fee which will thus reduce the tuition owed.

Applying for Admission at Niagara College

Priority is given to those candidates who qualify for Early Admission (subject to program capacity). Those who are unable to meet Early Admission Criteria may be qualified for admission under the Competitive Admission Process. However, no admissions are guaranteed to those who meet the minimum criteria.