Justice & Fitness Testing

Angela has been employed at Niagara College since 2009.  Her area of expertise is in the occupational Testing for Police, Corrections and Customs Officers.  

Angela’s Certifications include:

(CSEP) Certified Personal Trainer, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

(OPFA) Ontario Police Fitness Appraiser

(PREP) Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police, Appraiser

(FITCO) Fitness Test for Ontario Correctional Officer Applicants, Appraiser

(PARE) Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation, Appraiser

Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR C

Cherina has been teaching at Niagara College since 2015. She graduated Brock University with a Bachelor's in Physical Education (Honors). She also earned a diploma in the post graduate program at Niagara College in Exercise Science for Health and Performance. She has taught into courses such as anatomy, resistance training and physical education.

Cherina’s qualifications include:

Canadian Society for Exercises Physiology – Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP)

CSEP High Performance Specialist

Fitness Test for Ontario Correctional Officer 

Applicants Appraiser (FITCO)

Ontario Police Fitness Appraiser (OPFA)

Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR C

Michael Di Benedetto graduated from Niagara College with a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion in 2014. He earned his BA of Physical Education from Brock University in 2019. Michael has over 8 years of personal training experience. He optioned his YMCA Canada National trainer designation in 2022 and runs a variety of certification courses for Group Fitness and Personal Training.  

Michael's qualifications include:

BA Physical education 

YMCA Canada Personal trainer 

YMCA Canada Trainer 

Austin is a CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer and graduate of Niagara College’s Fitness & Health Promotion program dedicated to helping clients reach their fitness goals, whether that’s building muscle, losing fat, or simply getting stronger for daily life. His experience spans working with everyone from bodybuilders and pro athletes to individuals with Parkinson’s disease. He believes in tailored, results-driven training that helps people of all ages feel better, move better, and age gracefully.

Austin's qualifications include:

(CSEP) Certified Personal Trainer, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

Standard First Aid and CPR C