Program Profile for Second Career – 2015/16
Fundamentals of Fitness Leadership – (PFITL)
Ontario College Certificate – One Year Program
Offered: September, January
(See below under “Program Offered” for relevant term dates)
INSTITUTION INFORMATION
Name of
Institution:
Sheridan College
Trafalgar Road Campus:
1430 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON L6H 2L1
905-845-9430
Davis Campus:
7899 McLaughlin Road
Brampton, ON L6V 1G6
905-459-7533
Locations:
(Campus Location
of Program is in
bold)
Hazel McCallion Campus:
4180 Duke of York Boulevard
Mississauga, ON L5B 0G5
905-845-9430
Skills Training Centre:
407 Iroquois Shore Road
Oakville, ON L6H 1M3
905-845-9430
Website Address: www.sheridancollege.ca
All Sheridan campuses are accessible by local public transit, with convenient
connections to GO Transit. Visit:
http://www.sheridancollege.ca/about/campus-locations.aspx
Second Career Coordinator: Deborah Campbell
Contact Person:
Phone: 905-459-7533 or 905-845-9430 ext. 5068
Fax: 905-874-4385
E-mail: deborah.campbell1@sheridancollege.ca
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Program Profile for Second Career – 2015/16
Fundamentals of Fitness Leadership – (PFITL)
Ontario College Certificate – One Year Program
Offered: September, January
(See below under “Program Offered” for relevant term dates)
Application
Process/Offer of
Admission/Letter
of Acceptance:
1. If you have been provided with a Second Career Application Package
by your Employment Assessment Centre, please review Sheridan’s
full-time program admission requirements outlined below under
Program-Specific Admission Requirements. Please note that to be
extended an offer to Sheridan and obtain an acceptance letter, you
are required to meet the admission requirements. We will be pleased
to talk with you about your program and Second Career. Also, please
attend a Sheridan Second Career Information Session - times and
locations are noted at http://www.sheridancollege.ca/admissions/howto-apply/second-career/info-sessions.aspx
2. Please apply to your program choice through the Ontario Colleges
website at: www.ontariocolleges.ca. Please provide transcripts or
request mature student testing, if you meet the criteria. There is a $95
non-refundable application fee, payable to Ontario Colleges.
3. If Sheridan determines you do not meet the admission requirements
through transcripts or testing, we will provide you with information
about how you can most efficiently obtain the necessary prerequisites
through Sheridan’s Upgrading or ESL Programs.
4. If you are accepted into your program choice, you will receive an offer
of admission and, subsequently, a detailed acceptance letter, which
you will submit with your Second Career funding application.
Certification of
School:
Sheridan is an Ontario Public College and is certified to issue T2202A tax
receipts.
Advanced
Standing:
http://myotr.sheridaninstitute.ca/mypathways.html
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Name/
Credential:
Fundamentals of Fitness Leadership
Ontario College Certificate
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Program Profile for Second Career – 2015/16
Fundamentals of Fitness Leadership – (PFITL)
Ontario College Certificate – One Year Program
Offered: September, January
(See below under “Program Offered” for relevant term dates)
Program-Specific
Admission
Requirements:
Program Offered
SEPTEMBER 2015
Start/End dates by
semester
Program Offered
JANUARY 2016
Start/End dates by
semester
http://www.sheridancollege.ca/academics/programs-andcourses/fundamentals-of-fitness-leadership.aspx
Click on Admission Requirements
Sept. 8, 2015
1 To
Dec. 18, 2015
Jan. 11, 2016
2 To
Apr. 22, 2016
Jan. 11, 2016
1 To
Apr. 22, 2016
May 9, 2016
2 To
Aug. 19, 2016
This is a 1 year full time program (2 semesters of 14 weeks each)
Hours per week: 19 (daytime hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday
to Friday; however, please note that in some circumstances, courses may
start at 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. and run until 9:00 or 10:00 p.m.)
Program Length/
Hours/Weeks:
Programs starting in September have a Christmas break of approximately 3
weeks.
Programs starting in January and May run continuously over 8 months (no
summer break), with two weeks between semesters.
Students will be notified about their class schedule and timetable prior to the
beginning of each semester.
Class Size:
Approximately 35
Course Outline:
http://www.sheridancollege.ca/academics/programs-and-courses/courseoutline-search.aspx
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Program Profile for Second Career – 2015/16
Fundamentals of Fitness Leadership – (PFITL)
Ontario College Certificate – One Year Program
Offered: September, January
(See below under “Program Offered” for relevant term dates)
Registration Fee –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
The $95 non-refundable application processing fee paid to Ontario Colleges
covers application processing for one application cycle.
http://www.sheridancollege.ca/admissions/fees-and-finances/domesticfees.aspx
Annual Tuition –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Parking –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Book Costs –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Tuition fees are regulated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities and a change could be made by action of the Ontario
Government.
As the Fee Guide is prepared in advance, Sheridan reserves the right to make
changes due to errors and omissions. Additional fees will apply for some
programs with a modified curriculum. All information provided is current as of
publication.
http://www.sheridancollege.ca/life-at-sheridan/campus-services/parking.aspx
Approximately $630.00 per semester – 5% tax included
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Program Profile for Second Career – 2015/16
Fundamentals of Fitness Leadership – (PFITL)
Ontario College Certificate – One Year Program
Offered: September, January
(See below under “Program Offered” for relevant term dates)
Other Costs:
Language Assessment for Essential Communication Skills Requirement
Prior to start of term, you will write a Language Assessment test (dates and
times to follow,) which determines your placement in either Essential
Communication Skills ECS (COMM19999) OR Communication
Foundations CF (COMM19997). Essential Communication Skills is a
mandatory requirement in order to graduate from your program; therefore, if
you are placed in Communication Foundations you must successfully
complete it, and then you are required to enroll in and successfully complete
Essential Communication Skills at your own expense. We strongly urge you
to review the Language Assessment link at:
http://www.sheridancollege.ca/admissions/assessment-centre/languageassessment.aspx for complete details.
Essential Communication Skills – COMM19999
Approximate cost $350.00 plus books at $85 - includes 5% tax
Communication Foundations – COMM19997
Approximate cost $350.00 plus books at $100 - includes 5% tax
Please note ALL COSTS are approximate and subject to change without
notice.
Payment Policy for
Second Career:
Option 1: Payment of total fees for one full year should be paid in full by the
tuition deadline. Please refer to your Fees Invoice for tuition deadlines
as deadlines vary depending on when you are extended and accept an
offer.
To officially withdraw from Sheridan full time programs, you must do so in
writing by the 10th day of scheduled classes by submitting to the Office of the
Registrar an “Application for Term or Complete Program Withdrawal”. The
form is available at all Sheridan Student Advisement offices.
As of the September 2015 term onward, all fees are subject to a $500
non-refundable registration charge, in accordance with policy set by the
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Withdrawal/Refund
Policy:
Any refund, less the non-refundable registration charge, will be refunded to
the student in the form of a cheque.
Students who pay for two or more terms in advance will receive a full refund
of second semester fees providing the withdrawal is received prior to the fee
payment deadline date of the subsequent term.
Please note: As a Second Career-funded student, all refunds are to be
returned to your funder.
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Program Profile for Second Career – 2015/16
Fundamentals of Fitness Leadership – (PFITL)
Ontario College Certificate – One Year Program
Offered: September, January
(See below under “Program Offered” for relevant term dates)
Your Second Career
and Career
Opportunities:
http://www.sheridancollege.ca/academics/programs-andcourses/fundamentals-of-fitness-leadership.aspx
Method of
Instruction:
Courses are instructor-led. Students will engage in a variety of applied
learning and experiential activities and will complete multiple industry
projects.
Equipment
Availability:
Students will have access to computers in open access computer labs.
Instructor
Qualifications:
Our faculty is hired based on a combination of industry experience and
academic qualifications. Most full-time faculty have relevant Master’s
degrees and/or professional certifications where applicable to their field of
expertise.
Our faculty is provided with opportunities to engage in professional
development to ensure currency in their field as well as proficiency in
teaching adults.
Curriculum Design:
All Sheridan’s programs are designed and kept up to
date with input from Program Advisory Committees that include
representation from employers and industry organizations.
Curriculum Design:
The Centre for Teaching and Learning at Sheridan oversees the design of
new programs and courses and maintains a schedule of program review to
keep programs up to date.
Students have the opportunity to complete a formal evaluation of the course
and instructor at the end of each course.
Evaluation of
Instructors,
Courses and
Programs:
In addition, students can participate in the Student Satisfaction Survey to
evaluate their program.
Public colleges must survey students, graduates and employers as
mandated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to obtain
information on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Please visit:
http://www.sheridancollege.ca/about/administration-and-governance/kpi
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Program Profile for Second Career – 2015/16
Fundamentals of Fitness Leadership – (PFITL)
Ontario College Certificate – One Year Program
Offered: September, January
(See below under “Program Offered” for relevant term dates)
Physical Facilities:
Additional Supports
and Resources:
Sheridan classrooms and campus facilities are accessible and are designed
to support a wide range of applied learning activities. Classrooms and labs
are equipped with modern technology, including digital AV teaching and
learning aids. Our Trafalgar, Davis and Hazel McCallion campuses have
physical fitness facilities, full-service cafeterias, modern learning resource
centres and vibrant student centres which contribute to supporting student
learning and life. Each campus has attractive grounds that provide a relaxing
counterpoint to the hustle and bustle of student activity.
As a public college, Sheridan is able to offer a full range of student services
and supports. Please review our services by visiting:
http://www.sheridancollege.ca/life-at-sheridan/student-services.aspx
Accessibility:
The Accessible Learning Services Office facilitates equal access for eligible
students with disabilities by coordinating reasonable academic
accommodations and support services. For more information on student
accommodations, please contact.
http://www.sheridancollege.ca/life-at-sheridan/student-services/accessiblelearning-services.aspx
Key Performance
Indicators (KPI) (graduation,
employment rates)
https://www.sheridancollege.ca/about/administration-andgovernance/kpi.aspx
ADDITIONAL NOTES
All information current at time of publication - subject to change without notice.
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