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Certificate I in Fitness Instruction

Certificate I in Fitness Instruction

Accredited course
National Code:
1299
State Code:
7005
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/04/1995
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
AQF Level
Certificate I in
Nominal Hours
278
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Complete "Other Skills" Course (3222)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
31/12/1999
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

Broad Aims

The course will provide a recognised formal qualification which:

-enables graduates to register as fitness instructors with the WAFAC
Registration Board.

-elevates the professional status of personnel currently working in the
industry.

Specific Aims

Within these broad aims the course enables students to:

-undertake the tasks associated with the day-to-day operation of Health and
Fitness Clubs

-understand the business environment of the Health and Fitness industry

-demonstrate the practical skills and leadership techniques relevant to all
areas of Fitness instruction

-communicate the principles of fitness effectively

-demonstrate professionalism in their fitness work

-apply the principles of customer relations when dealing with clients

-appreciate the human service nature of the industry

-understand the legal and professional rights, liabilities and obligations of a
practising fitness instructor.

Schedule
1. CORE
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
62551 SRT402 Exercise Physiology 10 Module
62553 SRT404 Exercise Programming and Prescription 12 Module
43021 EPC189 First Aid (Bctmo5) 18 Module
62554 SRT405 Fitness Communication Principles 6 Module
62552 SRT403 Movement Analysis 10 Module
62550 SRT401 Structure and Function 10 Module
2. CORE

FITNESS INSTRUCTION MODULES

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
62557 Communication and Administration 30 Module
62556 SRT407 Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle 12 Module
62561 Fitness Evaluation and Screening 16 Module
62555 SRT406 Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Control 10 Module
62558 SRT409 Posture, Back Care and Harmful Exercise 8 Module
62562 Practical Placement (Fitness) 40 Module
62559 SRT410 Resistance Training 40 Module
62560 SRT411 the Business of Fitness 10 Module
3. ELECTIVES
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
62563 Exercise to Music 46 Module
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VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTE


This course is owned by RMIT (TAFE Division) in Victoria. The course is
accredited (as a Certificate I) until 31/12/99 and is on the NTIS as code 1299.
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