Course Overview

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions within the Fitness industry, including working independently in a broad range of settings, such as within fitness centres, gyms, pools, community facilities and in open spaces.

Those with this level of competency will be expected to train individual clients, on a one-on- one basis, and may include older clients and children.

Persons with this level of competency will have the ability to plan, conduct and evaluate exercise training, provide leadership and guidance to clients and other staff and possibly deal with unpredictable situations.

Exercise Trainers will have the ability to monitor and manage business activities to operate efficiently and profitably.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• Personal Trainer
• Fitness Coach

• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Aqua Trainer
• Program Coordinator
  

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be holders of Certificate III in Fitness, and current First Aid Certificate

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is by a combination of internal, external and workplace theory and practical examinations and assessment activities, including: practical demonstrations, practical experiences, practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions, problem solving, documents/folio, journals, interviews, case studies, projects, group discussions.

Opportunities For Further Study

This course provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Sports Management from the University of Ballarat.

Course Structure

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Unit Code	Unit Name
Core (10)
BSBSMB401A	Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB403A	Market the small business
BSBSMB404A	Undertake small business planning
SISFFIT415A	Work collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals
SISFFIT416A	Apply motivational psychology to provide guidance on exercise behaviour and change to meet health and fitness goals
SISFFIT417A	Undertake   long term exercise programming
SISFFIT418A	Undertake appraisals of functional movement
SISFFIT419A	Apply   exercise science principles to planning exercise
SISFFIT420A	Plan and deliver exercise programs to support desired body composition outcomes
SISFFIT421A	Plan and deliver personal training
Electives (5)
Group A – Sport
SISSSTC301A	Instruct strength and conditioning texhniques
SISSSTC402A	Develop strength and conditioning programs
Group B – Children’s Trainer
CHCIC301D	Interact effectively with Children
SISFFIT313A	Plan and deliver exercise to apparently healthy children and adolescents
Group C – Older Clients Trainer
SISFFIT314A	Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions