Fitness and Wellness Management

This course provides an introduction to financial accounting from the perspective of the user who makes decisions based on financial information. The course includes an introduction to the accounting framework, generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements. Accounting concepts such as accounting for cash, accounts receivable, assets, liabilities, sales and inventories, are covered in the context of how they are applied to decision making. Decision analysis regarding corporate ownership and application of financial ratios will also be studied.

Equivalents:

• ACCT 1010

This course provides an overview of the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. While focusing on the functions, structures and processes of the different body systems you will learn about anatomical positions, cells, muscle fibers, bones and joints, the spinal cord, sensory receptors, hormones, the major organs and digestion. Other topics covered in this course include healing, immunity, aging, the body's adaptive responses to sickness and disease, the menstrual cycle, and reproduction.

This applied computer course provides students with critical electronic communications, data and file management skills, along with a strong focus on using common productivity applications to format, calculate, analyze, visualize, and present or report data and information.

Equivalents:

• COMP 264

Entrepreneurship is a course offering you insights and experience into the dynamic environment of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. Working individually through guided content and discoveries, you will evaluate yourself and case studies to identify mindset and career opportunities. In teams, you will work through the development and presentation of an applied business plan to explore the many integrated facets of business in entrepreneurial ventures. Your research, self discovery, application and collaboration skills will be developed and reinforced as you progress through the journey of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Pre-requisites:

• One of:
  • ACCT 215
  • ACCT 1010
• One of:
  • MKTG 260
  • MKTG 1060
  • MKTG 265
  • MKTG 1265

Equivalents:

• ENTR 2350

This course is an introduction to biomechanics and physiology as it applies to exercise. Students will explore how the body produces motion using kinematics and kinetics. Students will examine the impact of environment, age, and biological sex on exercise performance, as well as acute and chronic adaptations of various physiological systems in response to exercise.

Pre-requisites:

• ANPH 209

This course introduces the concepts and principles of psychological and social factors that apply to the facilitation of health, sport and physical activity. Topics will examine concepts that explain human behaviour and participation in sports and exercise. 

This course will introduce you to theory and terminology related to training and exercise. The main topics covered in this course include the general benefits of exercise, resistance training for muscle development, trends and developments in the fitness industry, effective warm-up and stretching routines, and the fundamentals of cardiovascular training. You will also learn how to apply instructional techniques for individual and group-based activities, how to use a needs assessment to help clients meet their fitness goals, and how to establish healthy trainer and client relationships.

Building on concepts previously introduced in the program, students will explore the theory and practice of resistance training. Students will learn concepts related to resistance training, muscle physiology, and more advanced strength training techniques.

Pre-requisites:

• FTNS 205

Students will look at the theory behind functional movement and apply the concepts across a variety of age spans. The impact of lifespan on mobility and functional movement will be examined. Students will examine concepts of physical literacy and long-term development in sport and activity.

Pre-requisites:

• HLTH 200

Students will apply theory learned in previous courses to perform physical fitness assessments and exercise prescription for optimal program designs. Using a hands on approach, learners will hone their skills with numerous fitness assessments. Students will complete a capstone project that includes physical assessment, program design, and program delivery with a client. Emphasis will be placed on safety, technique, client communication, leadership, and industry best practices.

Pre-requisites:

• HLTH 300
• HLTH 302

This course will apply an integrated multidimensional approach to health and wellness. This approach highlights the physical, emotional, spiritual and environmental elements of health and wellness. While focusing on these dimensions you will learn how health and wellness are impacted by emotional intelligence, interpersonal relationships, spiritual connections, the natural environment and many other interrelated factors linked to overall health. You will also learn about the importance of continuous education and evidence-based approaches to health promotion.

This course introduces the benefits of, and rationale for, outdoor leadership. Students will learn key leadership concepts and apply them to the outdoor setting. In addition, they'll participate in outdoor activities unique to the Bow Valley Corridor and/or their own practicum location.

This course looks at the best practices in the prevention and care of athletic injuries.  Students will examine their scope of practice. This is a blended course that will use theory and lab to give students the opportunity to recognize common injuries and apply basic immediate care, including taping techniques.

Pre-requisites:

• FTNS 203

This course introduces health promotion across a variety of wellness domains. You'll explore concepts in population health, conduct health and wellness assessments, and learn how to implement a health promotion activity. You'll apply theories and models in behaviour change to real-world contexts, including schools, the community, and workplace settings. You'll also examine principles for coaching and motivating clients for long term behavioural change.

Pre-requisites:

• HLTH 200

This course develops student theoretical knowledge in fitness assessment and exercise prescription. Learners will explore the processes and techniques used to complete a thorough fitness assessment for a diverse range of clients. Principles and tools used for interviewing clients will be examined  Students will examine how to design safe and effective exercise programs based on client interviews, proper exercise techniques, and exercise training principles.

Pre-requisites:

• FTNS 203

In this course students will explore the theory and application of mindfulness in fitness and wellness. Students will explore mindfulness in yoga and other activities. Students will further discover the concepts of resilience and stress management through the lens of mindfulness.

Pre-requisites:

• HLTH 200

Understanding the barriers people face and then working to remove or mitigate them ensures that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy physical activity. In this course, you'll begin by exploring accessibility standards to promote inclusion. You'll also examine and apply strategies and adaptations that allow individuals living with cognitive, psychomotor, and physical impairments to participate in physical activity and sport. You'll conclude the course by facilitating an adapted sport and activity session.

Pre-requisites:

• FTNS 300
• HLTH 300

In this course, you will develop a practical approach to using digital, social and mobile platforms that achieve business goals. Current applications and tools, community management practices and legal/privacy issues related to digital marketing tactics will be examined. Teams will develop a digital plan that specifies the use of email, websites, SEO, social media and mobile marketing, all with the goal of targeting and delivering effective communication to digital media-savvy audiences. An emphasis is placed on the return on digital marketing investment and on building relationships that lead to a culture of trust.

Equivalents:

• MKTG 1265

This course places a strong emphasis on professional selling practices, ethical conduct, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in sales activities. It explores the creation of long-term organizational value through customer relationships while examining the evolution of the sales profession. Market analysis methods for identifying growth opportunities and key customer segments are covered extensively. Furthermore, significant attention is given to customer-centric selling techniques, including relationship building, needs analysis, and comprehensive CRM strategies. The course also addresses vital aspects of managing a sales team, encompassing organizational structuring, sales forecasting, recruitment, training methodologies, performance evaluation, legal and ethical considerations within the sales domain.

Equivalents:

• MKTG 2366

This course introduces the fundamentals of human nutrition in relation to healthy living and national standards for nutrition. This course will focus on the six essential nutrients found in foods, factors that impact food choices, the role of diet in preventing chronic diseases, and how medical conditions impact health and wellness. You will also learn about key characteristics of a healthy diet, the anatomy of the digestive tract, common digestive disorders, and how macronutrients, micronutrients, and water contribute to overall health.

The course covers nutritional principles and guidelines for physical activity, training, and competition. In addition, sports-related topics such as strength-building, nutrition principles, physiology of movement and metabolism will be studied. Students will explore a variety of individual and team-based sports, focusing on the nutrition requirements of athletes. Students will begin to explore their passion and observe potential practicum placements.

Pre-requisites:

• NUTR 201

This practicum course introduces students to the personal training and group fitness industry. Designated fitness facility partners will guide students through the required competencies. Under supervision, students will professionally interact with certified personal trainers and group fitness instructors, facility members and staff to gain extensive practical experience in delivering personal training services. This practicum experience will also include reflective learning practices.

Pre-requisites:

• ANPH 209
• FTNS 203
• FTNS 204
• FTNS 205
• FTNS 206
• HLTH 200
• NUTR 201
• NUTR 207
• PROF 240

This course provides an immersive, hands-on experience in fitness and wellness, emphasizing leadership, client engagement, and advanced exercise principles. Students will lead fitness sessions, perform client assessments, and collaborate with fitness and wellness professionals. Reflective practice is integrated throughout, promoting professional growth and leadership development within the fitness and wellness industry. In addition, students will explore business strategy and management related to their placement, gaining a comprehensive understanding of fitness operations.

Pre-requisites:

• ENTR 350
• FTNS 300
• FTNS 302
• HLTH 202
• HLTH 300
• HLTH 301
• HLTH 302
• HLTH 303
• HLTH 304
• MKTG 265
• MKTG 366
• PRCT 206

As future health care professionals, students in this course will require strategies for working effectively and respectfully within interdisciplinary teams. The course examines topics such as conflict management, problem solving, decision making, customer service, leadership, ethics and values in the health care workplace.