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SIS50210 Diploma of Fitness
Are you fanatical about fitness? Get a head start with the Diploma of Fitness – and become one of the most sought-after experts in the fitness industry.
This revolutionary course combines fitness with massage and addresses the changing needs of a growing personal health and fitness industry. See how each part of the body interacts with a fitness program while stepping up your leadership and self-direction skills. Learn to develop injury prevention regimes and put fitness programs into motion, before gaining a healthy dose of practical experience at ACNT's partner gym.
Career Prospects
This qualification allows you to specialise in fitness instruction for rehabilitation or special populations (the elderly, injured persons and those with cardiac and respiratory conditions). It also opens up a whole score of exciting opportunities as a:
- Fitness Specialist
- Gym Operations Manager or
- Fitness/Gym Program Manager.
Course Quick Look
| Course Qualification | 2012 Intake Dates | VET FEE-HELP available for eligible Australian studentss |
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SIS50210 Diploma of Fitness |
Full time On Campus: September Distance Learning: Monthly intakes starting in 2013 |
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| Course Duration | CRICOS Course Codes | Study Options |
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30 weeks full time On Campus (incl 2 week trimester break) |
NSW 072873K |
Australian Students: |
Not all courses are offered at every campus each intake. Please speak with a Course and Careers Advisor for more information.
> Entry Requirements : Pre-requisite: SRF40206 Certificate IV in Fitness
> Industry Recognition
Course details
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours |
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Period 1 |
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C4FTLC11 |
Legal Compliance |
8 Unit of Competency SRXINU004A Promote compliance with laws and legal principles |
5FTBMS11 |
Business Management Skills |
40 Unit of Competency, BSBADM502B Manage meetings, BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness, ICAU3126B Use advanced features of computer applications, SRXOHS003B Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation's Occupational Health and Safety system |
5FTFSS11 |
Fitness Specialist Skills |
50 Unit of Competency, SRXGCSS07A Determine needs of client populations, SRXRIK002A Manage an organisation's risk, SRXOGN002A Manage projects |
5FTPN11 |
Professional Networking |
20 Unit of Competency: SRFAHN002A Receive and respond to rehabilitation referrals from allied health professionals, SRFAHN001A Make referrals and work collaboratively with allied health professionals where appropriate |
5FTAFP11 |
Advanced Functional Program Design |
50 Units of competency: SRFFITO18A Apply anatomy and physiology to fitness programs for moderate risk clients, SRFFITO16A Apply information from postural appraisals to fitness programs for moderate risk clients, SRFFSPOO2A Provide information about injury prevention and management to fitness. |
5FTPP11 |
Positive Psychology |
30 Units of competency: SRFFSP003A Plan and deliver exercise to promote physical and psychological well-being in low to moderate risk clients. SRXINUOO5A Manage culture and education to expand participation in a leisure and recreation service. |
5FTSN11 |
Sports Nutrition |
50 Units of competency: SRFFITO17A Provide nutrition information to clients with specific requirements in accordance with recommended guidelines. SRFFSPOO1A Provide body composition management programming for moderate risk clients. |
5FTMRE11 |
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Exercise for Special Populations |
62 Units of competency: SRFCHAOO1A Plan and deliver exercise for children and young adolescents. SRFFSP006A Plan and deliver exercise strategies for musculoskeletal rehabilitation. SRFFSP005A Plan and deliver exercise for people with a disability. SRFFSP004A Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk children and young adolescents. SRFFSP007A Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk clients with cardio-respiratory considerations. SRFFSP008A Plan and deliver exercise for clients with moderate risk of metabolic syndrome. SRFFSP009A Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk clients with musculoskeletal needs. SRFFSP010A Plan and deliver exercise for low to moderate risk clients with neurological impairment. |
5FTASC11 |
Advanced Strength and Conditioning Programming |
60 Units of Competency: SRSSTC005A Teach or develop advance skills of strength and conditioning. SRSSTC006A Plan and prepare a strength and conditioning program for a high performance athlete. HLTCOM406B Make referrals to other health professionals when appropriate. HLTCOM408B Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively. |
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