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Why Choose Exercise & Wellness?Follow your passion for exercise and health and take the fi rst step toward your fi tness-related career. Explore the great outdoors and go Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, cycling, stand-up paddling, hiking, climbing, and more as you earn your certifi cate. Certifi cate graduates are guaranteed direct admission to Camosun College’s Exercise and Wellness diploma, which leads to bachelor degree in Sport and Fitness Leadership.

Why North Island College?Stay home, save money. Students in NIC’s certifi cate program take the same courses, and get the same educational experiences in their fi rst year of study as Victoria-area students while paying less rent and fewer living expenses.

exercise is a science. Combine experiential learning with the science of exercise. Investigate how the body moves with labs in human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.

hands-on, active learning. At NIC, classroom experiences include exercise at school and in the community. Field trips could take you kayaking, sailing, stand-up paddling, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, or climbing.

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How to Apply WWW.NIC.BC.CA/APPLY

1. apply to nic. Apply online, or pick up an NIC Application Form at our Student Services/Registration offi ce on campus. Submit your completed form with the $25 application fee, and you’re on your way.

2. register for classes. Next, you’ll be asked to make a tuition deposit and register for classes, online or in person, with help from our Student Advisors.

3. Welcome! Attend orientation in September, buy your books and meet your new classmates.

Financial Aid WWW.NIC.BC.CA/FINANCIALAID

Need help paying for college? Our Student Advisors are available to help you with loan forms and fi nancial aid applications. They can also work with you to explore all your funding options, from bank and government student loans to study grants, scholarships and bursaries.

Academic Advice WWW.NIC.BC.CA/ADVISORS

Whether you have questions about application forms, choosing programs and courses or planning your education, our Student Advisors are here to help. Call to schedule an advising appointment today.

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N O R T H I S L A N D C O L L E G E

Community Care

“This program is dedicated to understanding and improving the health needs of yourself and your community through exercise.”

KeLLY MacKenZie-riFe,NIC EXERCISE AND WELLNESS PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

EMail QUEstiOns@nic.Bc.ca Or call 1-800-715-0914 tODaY.

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Program HighlightsA first in the Comox Valley, this eight-month program is designed to let you learn more about fitness and health, by doing more.

You’ll investigate the science of movement in biology labs, and learn about muscle movement, cardiovascular fitness and injury prevention on field trips to the Valley’s best outdoor trails and recreation facilities. Classes encourage you to be active and exercise while you gain knowledge of sport, fitness, and health to last a lifetime, as well as the leadership skills the industry demands.

You’ll also examine exercise and health programs for seniors, children, and a variety of cultures and interest groups, allowing you to assess programs and learn to care for your community through exercise and health.

AdmissionGeneral admission requirements include:

• C+ in one of Provincial English 12, NIC ENG 060, ENG 096, ENG 098; or assessment; and

• C+ in one of Principles of Math 11, Foundations of Math 11, Pre-calculus 11, Applications of Math 12, A&W 12, or NIC MAT 053; or assessment; and

• C+ in Biology 12 (Human Biology) or NIC BIO 060; and

• C+ in Chemistry 11 or NIC CHE 051; and

• B in Physical Education 11 or Departmental assessment

What You’ll Study• Essay Writing & Critical Analysis OR

• Academic Writing

• Human Anatomy & Physiology II

• Fitness for Life

• Lifetime Sports

• Life Cycle Fitness

• Health in Today’s World

• Biomechanics of Sport

• Sport & Exercise Psychology

Career OpportunitiesThe Exercise & Wellness program will prepare you for a career as a personal trainer, fitness leader, instructor, or wellness specialist at recreation centres, seniors’ facilities, and private fitness centres and studios across Vancouver Island.

Or, keep learning, and train for a career in:

• Coaching

• Athletic therapy

• Exercise physiology

• Education

• Occupational therapy

• Physiotherapy

• Health research disciplines

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LEARN MORE > www.nic.bc.ca/programsProgram information changes frequently. Visit www.nic.bc.ca or contact Student Services for current information. All tuition costs are approximate and do not include books, supplies, and fees.

Length 8 months full time, options for part time

Location Comox Valley

Start September

tuition $4,020 approx + fees/equipment