Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will reliably demonstrate the ability to:

1. conduct assessments of fitness, well-being and lifestyle for clients and effectively communicate assessment results

2. prescribe appropriate physical exercise and lifestyle activities or programs to enhance the health, fitness and well-being of clients

3. utilize appropriate interviewing and counseling skills to promote or enhance the health, fitness and well-being of clients

4. collaborate with individuals in the selection and adoption of strategies that will enable them to take control of and improve their health, fitness and well-being

5. develop, implement and evaluate activities, programs and events which respond to identified needs and interests of clients and maximize the benefits of health, fitness and well-being

6.  instruct individuals and groups in exercise and physical activities

7. contribute to community health promotion strategies

8. develop a comprehensive business plan for health, fitness and well-being settings

9. implement strategies and plans for ongoing personal and professional growth and development.

10. develop a comprehensive risk management plan for health, fitness, and well-being settings.

11. interact effectively with clients, staff, and volunteers in a health, fitness, and well-being setting.

Note: The learning outcomes have been numbered as a point of reference; numbering does not imply prioritization, sequencing, nor weighting of significance.

For detailed elements of performance, click here to check the Provincial Ministry Standards site.