Life Sciences - Cluster Brochure (2015)

life sciences

delivery iconsOn-campus – This is the traditional setting for college courses, where

all of the courses needed to complete your program are taken on

campus. Note that some programs may require participation

off-campus including field-trips or practicum experiences.

Online – These programs are fully completed online, without the need

to come to campus. Note that some programs may offer practicum

experiences or labs that require participation on-site. Programs offered

online can often be completed in a flexible time frame.

Blended – Programs that can be taken with a blended learning

approach offer most courses face-to-face in the classroom but some

courses in the program can be completed online.

Lethbridge College is leading and transforming education in Alberta.

Whether you see a future working in a fitness club, a physiotherapy clinic or a

school outreach program, Lethbridge College’s Life Sciences programs are the

perfect place to get your start.

You’ll attend classes with dedicated, experienced instructors who keep current in their

disciplines and value lifelong learning. You’ll use contemporary equipment (and lots of it) and

take part in indoor and outdoor activities as part of your classroom assignments.

With small class sizes and many opportunities for hands-on learning, you’ll get the theory

and experience you’ll need to succeed, whether you want to coach a sports team or work as

a personal trainer. You’ll benefit from flexible learning options and transfer opportunities to

other post-secondary institutions. You can also get started in the fitness industry as soon as

you graduate, as you’ll have had opportunity to qualify for different certifications.

With Lethbridge College’s Life Sciences programs, whatever your future holds,

you’re sure to be at the top of your game.

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life sciences Exercise SciencePhysical Education and Leadership

exercise science

Exercise Science• two-year diploma

• September admission

• prepares students for CSEP/CPT certification

The rapidly changing and expanding field of exercise science focuses on the body

and the science of physical activity. Fitness professionals, also called fitness leaders,

personal trainers, lifestyle counsellors or fitness assessors, work in the health industry helping

people of all ages and abilities make the right decisions about their physical well-being.

Our challenging program gives students the opportunity to become certified fitness leaders

with the Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA) after only one year of

study. You’ll learn the science of the body as well as how to share that knowledge with others

through courses in fitness leadership and fitness assessment. You’ll also get plenty of practical

opportunities to work with actual clients.

Second-year students gain the skills required to manage clients, present seminars and prepare

for certification as a Certified Personal Trainer as recognized by the Canadian Society for

Exercise Physiology (CSEP).

At the end of your studies, you’ll be ready to step up to a successful career in the

health and fitness industry.

Admission requirements * High school diploma with 50% in grade 12 biology

Estimated cost * Tuition Fees Books and suppliesYear I $2,813 $925 $1,765Year II $3,028 $1,130 $1,400

Career opportunities

• fitness clubs• sports teams and organizations• medical clinics• schools/outreach programs• physiotherapy clinics

Courses include

• Anatomy and physiology• Human nutrition• Biomechanics and applied kinesiology• Fitness assessments• Interpersonal relations and communication• Service-based small business management

* Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details.

Program at a glance:

“I got into Crash Conditioning thanks to the college. They knew I had a background in hockey and sports and I knew someone there who liked my presence and my educational background. The instructors at Lethbridge College were great. They were very personal, they knew your name and you weren’t just a number.”

Jonah Van HamExercise Science 2012Performance Coach, Crash Conditioning, Calgary

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physical education & leadership

Physical Education and Leadership*• two-year diploma (exit with diploma in General Studies with a major in

Physical Education and Leadership)

• September, January or May admission

The General Studies Physical Education and Leadership major will start you on the track

to succeed in a career in kinesiology or education. It’s also the perfect program if you are

interested in working as a coach one day.

The program limits student intake, which ensures personalized attention throughout your studies.

You’ll use contemporary exercise equipment in your physical education courses and learn a variety of

physical techniques, proper use of equipment and indoor and outdoor activities. You’ll also study the

sciences and social sciences to round out your understanding of this discipline.

Lethbridge College’s physical education instructors bring their coaching skills and love of physical

activity to their classes. Instructors from the sciences and social sciences are highly educated and

well-versed in the latest theories and research in their fields. Instructors from all disciplines care

about the students in their classes and keep current with new developments in their specialties.

The Physical Education and Leadership major transfers to a variety of institutions

throughout North America and provides a great foundation to a future in fitness. Get

started today.

*Students in this program apply to the General Studies program with a major in Physical Education and Leadership.

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Admission requirements * High school diploma

Estimated cost * Tuition Fees Books and suppliesYear I $2,644 $925 $1,500Year II $2,700 $925 $1,325

Transfer agreements • Many courses transfer to universities across Canada and the United States.

Transfer program can lead to careers in

• kinesiology• educational institutions• fitness industry• sports teams and organizations• coaching

Courses include

• Weight training• Wellness and health issues• Introduction to coaching• Human nutrition• Applied anatomy and physiology• Psychology

* Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details.

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