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The vocational outcomes in the fitness industry are primarily those of a fitness instructor, fitness trainer and fitness specialist. Other functional areas in the fitness industry include administration, program management, facility management, and community development. The fluid nature of fitness programs and vocational outcome means that the particular competencies required are dependent on the individual’s and workplace situation.
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Certificate III in Fitness [SRF30206]
Those who complete the Certificate III in Fitness will develop the following knowledge and skills:
- identify clients’ general fitness requirements, provide a basic screening form to clients, and advise client on fitness facilities and services;
- take a client through a process of screening, a discussion of fitness goals, and a basic fitness appraisal in preparation for writing a fitness program;
- develop basic fitness programs for fitness industry clients;
- provide the basic applied exercise science required for fitness instructors;
- maintain equipment commonly used in the fitness industry, and operate it to manufacturer’s specifications;
- educate clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology of the major systems of the human body and understand the functional significance of these structures in relation to movement and exercise;
- provide basic nutritional information and advice to fitness industry clients, who have no dietary or nutritional concerns;
- provide appropriate advice to specific population clients on participation in fitness appraisals and fitness activities, including the pathology of the more common disease states and conditions encountered within the fitness industry and the limiting effects of the condition on exercise performance and functional capacity;
- instruct and supervise individual clients in fitness using basic fitness industry equipment; and,
- provide leadership to groups of clients within a fitness or sport and recreation context.
The requirements for a Certificate III in Fitness will comprise achievement of thirty (30) units of competency from a set of Core units of competency PLUS the specified Stream units of competency from the functional area of Fitness PLUS a specialisation (Aqua, Gym and/or Group Exercise) PLUS a minimum of four (4) elective units of competency from any Training Package within the Sport and Recreation Industry (Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation, Sport) or from any other endorsed Training Package from any other industry.
- Coaching & instruction
- Older persons
- Small Business Marketing
- Community Fitness
- Sports Trainer
- Sports Massage
- Sales
- General Coaching Principles
- Events and facilities
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Certificate IV in Fitness [SRF40206]
Those who complete the Certificate IV in Fitness will develop the following knowledge and skills:
- plan and program exercise for fitness industry clients;
- utilise a broad knowledge of exercise science principles in fitness training;
- undertake basic postural appraisals to evaluate clients posture, functional range of movement and muscle strength and weakness in preparation for the development of an exercise program;
- use, maintain and demonstrate the use of a broad range of fitness equipment;
- provide exercise for low risk clients with common medical, injury or health conditions, after referral from and under the supervision of medical and health professionals and as part of a team of health and medical professionals;
- analyse client behaviours and recommend strategies for exercise adherence;
- provide basic information about healthy eating and design exercise plans and programs to reduce the level of bodyfat in clients; and,
- plan and deliver exercise for different client groups (such as those with disabilities or a specific fitness activity interest), different environments (such as in a community setting) or for specific populations (such as gentle exercise).
Likely functions within the fitness industry for those who have this level of competency include working independently at a broad range of venues with a variety of different client groups. Persons with this level of competency have the ability to plan, conduct and evaluate activities of self and others. Persons with this level of competency have the ability to deal with unpredictable and non–routine situations.
The requirements for a Certificate IV in Fitness will comprise achievement of twenty–seven (27) units of competency from a set of Core units of competency PLUS the specified Stream units of competency from the functional area of Fitness PLUS a specialisation (Aqua Trainer, Children Trainer, Personal Trainer, and Older Adults Trainer) PLUS a minimum of four (4) elective units of competency from any Training Package within the Sport and Recreation Industry (Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation, Sport) or from any other endorsed Training Package from any other industry. These electives could be from the areas of:
- Community recreation operations & development
- Coaching and instructing
- Circuit training class
- Coaching general principles
- Disability
- Events and facilities
- Leisure & health programming
- Massage therapy
- Older persons
- Human resources
- Sales and marketing
- Small business
- Strength and conditioning
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