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GEORGIAN COLLEGE 99 HOSPITALIT Y, TOURISM AND RECREATION = COMPETITIVE = PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS GeorgianCollege.ca/FHPR 705.728.1968, ext. 1880 ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA 2 years (4 semesters) 2 placements STARTS SEPTEMBER, JANUARY BARRIE APPROX. FIRST YEAR FEES: $4,419.56 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) • Grade 11* or 12 Mathematics (C, M or U) • Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U) OR Grade 12 Exercise Science (U) *minimum of 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics (C or U) This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to become leaders in the fitness and health promotion industry. Exercise science, health promotion and business administration represent the primary areas of concentration supported by a curriculum that includes anatomy, physiology, group fitness leadership, fitness testing, personal training, lifestyle programming and client counselling. Business fundamentals and health promotion include courses in small business and entrepreneurship, community development and administrative practices. Practical experience is obtained through lab and workplace settings. Career opportunities • personal trainer • group exercise instructor • health and fitness appraiser/counsellor • wellness consultant • program director at commercial/private fitness and health clubs or resorts/hotels, corporate/employee fitness centres and organizations, or municipal /community fitness facilities or health units Future study options: Graduates of FHPR may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Davenport University (US), Hartpury College – Associate Faculty of the University of the West England (UK), University of Guelph (ON), University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB), and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (ON). See page 23 for details. FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION FHPR Georgian Culinary students went head-to-head on a weekly Rogers TV series called Soup'd Up. The winner was John Cooper, whose creamed carrot and curry creation won him $1,000 tuition, $500 cash, a baking kit, and a cooking kit – plus an appearance on Rogers TV Showtime.