International Health, Fitness, and Coaching Bridging Program - Richmond Hill College Global Bridge

Looking to advance your career as an internationally trained fitness or football coach in Canada? Our online Bridge Program in Health, Fitness, and Coaching is designed for professionals with experience and certifications earned outside Canada who want to align their skills with Canadian fitness and coaching standards.

In this program, you will:

Learn about the Canadian health, fitness, and coaching system, including NCCP, CanFitPro, and CSEP standards.
Understand legal, ethical, and safety requirements for fitness professionals and sports coaches in Canada.
Master evidence-based exercise science, injury prevention, and sports nutrition.
Develop communication and cultural skills for coaching in multicultural Canadian environments.
Explore career pathways and certification opportunities to work in gyms, football clubs, and fitness organizations across Canada.

Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion from Richmond Hill College for Health Care and Technology Management Inc., preparing them for official Canadian coaching and fitness certifications and boosting career opportunities in the Canadian fitness industry.

Curriculum

5 Sections
18 Lessons
38 Hours

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Module 1 – Canadian Health, Fitness & Coaching System (6 hours)
• Overview of Canadian health, fitness, and recreation sectors. • National organizations: NCCP, Coaching Association of Canada, CanFitPro, CSEP. • Career opportunities for internationally trained coaches in Ontario.
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Module 2 – Legal, Ethical & Safety Standards in Ontario (8 hours)
• Ontario workplace regulations for health & fitness professionals. • Risk management, liability, insurance requirements. • Health & Safety protocols (emergency procedures, first aid basics).
5
Module 3 – Exercise Science & Wellness Practices (10 hours)
• Evidence-based principles of strength, conditioning, and fitness training. • Injury prevention and safe exercise design. • Fitness program planning for diverse populations. • Fundamentals of sports and wellness nutrition.
5
Module 4 – Communication & Cultural Competence (6 hours)
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Module 5 – Certification & Career Pathways (8 hours)
• Recognition of prior learning (international fitness/coaching certificates). • Steps to register for NCCP, CanFitPro, CSEP certifications. • Career readiness: CV/resume building, job search strategies, interview prep.
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Instructor

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16 Students

15 Courses

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Student:

2 Students

Lesson:

18 Lessons

Duration: 38 Hours

Quiz:

5 Quizzes

Level: All levels

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International Health, Fitness, and Coaching Bridging Program