Physical Wellness & Youth Leadership

Program Details

Program Phone Number

780-623-6693

Program Description

The Physical Wellness and Youth Leadership courses are designed for individuals who wish to work within communities to promote health and well-being through fitness, health promotion, health education and community development. The main focus is improving health and wellness conditions in communities, including helping communities tailor services to fit their individual needs, developing preventive health solutions and emphasizing the value of leadership and citizenship training.

Credential

N/A

Admission Requirements

Completion of Grade 12. High school transcripts or letter of support from an employer , if applicable. Criminal Record Check, signed Criminal Record Check Wainver form, up-to-date immunization, one page essay outlining student's background and career objectives relating to program. Please refer to the following link for minimum technical requirements at our Moodle Site.

Practicum

N/A

Career Potential

Students who successfully complete these courses develop skills and knowledge applicable to employment in Aboriginal and non Aboriginal communities in the areas of fitness and recreation as support workers, leaders and trainers in the areas of health and wellness programming, community development initiatives, sports and recreation programming and youth development programs.

Transferability

N/A

Program Schedule, Fees & Locations:

Please refer to the link below for current schedule and fees.

Program Schedule & Fees 2011 - 2012

Program Schedule & Fees 2012 - 2013

Course List

• CREC151 - LEADERSHIP INTEGRATION I

  Course ID: CREC151

  Name: LEADERSHIP INTEGRATION I

  Hours: 105

  Credits: 5

  
  
• CREC153A - FITNESS LEADERSHIP THEORY

  Course ID: CREC153A

  Name: FITNESS LEADERSHIP THEORY

  Hours: 30

  Credits: 3

  This course will include personal exploration of physical wellness and overall health, while introducing students to basic fitness principles and a variety of physical conditioning experiences. The course will provide fitness theory instruction based on the Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA) program. Course topics include: anatomy, physiology, movement mechanics, training and conditioning, nutrition, and fitness leadership.

  
  
• CREC153B - FITNESS LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM

  Course ID: CREC153B

  Name: FITNESS LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM

  Hours: 90

  Credits: 2

  This course will allow college athletes currently on varsity teams to apply concepts learned in CREC 153A in a practical setting.

  
  
• CREC155 - COMMUNITY SPORT DEVELOPMENT

  Course ID: CREC155

  Name: COMMUNITY SPORT DEVELOPMENT

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  
  
• CREC159A - ADVANCED FITNESS LEADERSHIP THEORY

  Course ID: CREC159A

  Name: ADVANCED FITNESS LEADERSHIP THEORY

  Hours: 30

  Credits: 3

  This course will provide instruction based on the Alberta fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA) resistance Training Leader specialty program. Course topics include techniques and precautions, exercise analysis, anatomy, program design, safety considerations, training methods, nutrition and drugs, and resistance training with women, older adults, youth and athlete considerations and needs. Students will learn skills in leading weight room orientations, group circuit training classes, and monitoring fitness facilities. A variety of fitness trends will be explored through the examination of industry professionals and participation in fitness programs. A Resistance Training Specialty through the Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association can be obtained through the completion of this course.

  
  
• CREC159B - ADVANCED FITNESS LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM

  Course ID: CREC159B

  Name: ADVANCED FITNESS LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM

  Hours: 90

  Credits: 2

  This course will allow college athletes currently on varsity teams to apply concepts learned in CREC 159A in a practical setting.

  
  
• DIAW101 - DIVERSITY AWARENESS

  Course ID: DIAW101

  Name: DIVERSITY AWARENESS

  Hours: 3

  Credits: 0.2

  This introductory course is designed to allow the learner to develop an appreciation of the value of diversity within our culture. A unique combination of video and animation sets the path of exploration through a fictitious company. The interactive learning environment is designed for learner engagement and participation.

  
  
• DIAW201 - DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

  Course ID: DIAW201

  Name: DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

  Hours: 3

  Credits: 0.2

  This course focuses on the main types of diversity in the workplace. This course uses unique combinations of video and animation to set the path of exploration through a fictitious company. Topics covered include generational differences, gender differences, differences in perspectives on time, differences due to education and credentials and differences due to religious beliefs.

  
  
• DIAW301 - LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY

  Course ID: DIAW301

  Name: LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY

  Hours: 3

  Credits: 0.2

  Goal of the course is develop a greater understanding of the impact of leadership on diversity in the workplace. In this course will provide an introduction to managing diversity, concepts of marginalization and mattering, characteristics of a diversity mature leader and characteristics of a diversity mature organization.

  
  
• DIAW301 - LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY

  Course ID: DIAW301

  Name: LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY

  Hours: 3

  Credits: 0.2

  Goal of the course is develop a greater understanding of the impact of leadership on diversity in the workplace. In this course will provide an introduction to managing diversity, concepts of marginalization and mattering, characteristics of a diversity mature leader and characteristics of a diversity mature organization.