Personal Trainer Course (Certificate IV in Fitness SRF40206)

COURSE CODE: C4PT08

COURSE INFORMATION

The personal trainer course is offered as flexible delivery and can be completed as either a campus based intensive and/or distance/online learning (with options for campus based practical workshops and skills centre placement).

PREREQUISITE: A healthy interest.

Campus based – Fulltime
9.30 – 4pm Monday & Tuesday for 5 weeks + workplace training and tutorials online. Offered 6 times per year.

Or

Distance/Online Learning – Start anytime. You decide your academic timetable) + workplace training and tutorials online. Campus based practical workshops also freely available

Both methods include significant workplace training and tutorials online.

QUALIFICATION AWARDED:

Certificate IV in Fitness (SRF 40206)

PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF:

Diploma of Fitness (SRF 50206)
Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT 50307)
Diploma of Sport (SRS 50406)

 

 

“Doing 1 day per week was the best option as I could still work the other days”and “if I can understand everything in the course I will be a better trainer”

Michael Ettingshausen

 

“Very knowledgeable lecturers with great experience in delivering well planned lectures”

Peter Heath

 

“The business management module
is an excellent base for starting a
business - I wish I’d had acess to this information when I managed a fitness centre a few years ago. The module is set out clearly and concisely and is a great resource”

Colleen Hart

 

“All presenters have been professional and informative. I have enjoyed the course immensely and even though it is intense, there is always help and support.”

Ian Gibson

 

“I have really enjoyed this course, its delivery, the knowledge of the presenters and learning system is fantastic. Thank you I will continually recommend people study with the FIA”

Jared Wilson

  

Complete your Personal Trainer Course (Certificate IV in Fitness - Personal Trainer) with the Fitness Institute Australia and become an Elite Personal Trainer
 
WHO SHOULD ENROL?

The Personal Trainer course can be completed by anyone who has (or is completing concurrently) their Certificate III in Fitness (or equivalent), is a registered instructor/trainer and is looking to expand their knowledge and skills in the fitness industry.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

All students will receive a comprehensive textbook for each of the four core subjects and associated support materials, plus several Professional Practice Manuals for completion in the workplace and access to the student online tools for the duration of the course.

At the completion of the course you will also receive a 12-month professional membership of FIA.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Advanced standing into various further educational courses conducted by FIA. i.e Diploma of Fitness, a Certificate of Attainments in each of the subjects completed, CECs and eligibility for registration and insurance with Fitness Australia as a Personal Trainer.

WHAT ARE THE SUBJECTS IN THE CERTIFICATE IV IN FITNESS?

> Advanced Aerobic Conditioning

This subject extends the knowledge of the student in advanced concepts of aerobic conditioning, the physiological parameters that underpin these processes and the factors affecting all forms of aerobic prescription.

> Advanced Resistance Training

This subject extends the student’s knowledge of the principles, concepts and applications of resistance training, enabling them to design resistance-training programs for general and specific populations in the fitness and health environment.

> Nutrition and Weight Management

This subject develops an understanding of the scientific aspects of nutrition. It focuses on the chemical, metabolic and nutritional concepts that will allow the personal trainer to examine the relationship between dietary intake and health and well-being. This subject will examine the latest research on all aspects of diet and nutrition to improve exercise and sporting performance and regeneration.

> Business Management

This subject introduces the student to the key business concepts that are relevant to operating a successful business.

> Professional Practice (Skills Based and workplace assessment)

Professional Practice consists of three sections:

> Professional Practice (Theory)
> Professional Practice (Case Studies)
> Professional Practice (Internship)

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

Students will complete a variety of flexible assessments both formal and informal.

For example:

> Tutorials online (a variety of tutorial assessments at student online)
> Formal (multiple choice) Exams completed at student online
> Completion of the subject Professional Practice - case studies (in the workplace)
> Completion of the subject Professional Practice  - internship (in the workplace)

WHEN CAN I GAIN EMPLOYMENT?

On completion of the all assessments students will be eligible to gain registration and insurance from Fitness Australia as a Personal Trainer and work anywhere in Australia.

Electives (optional):
                                                                                               
> Group Exercise course (Fitness)
> Group Exercise course (Aerobics)
> Aqua Fitness course
> Clinical Exercise Prescription
> Growth, Development and Ageing
> Sports Trainer course (includes advanced first aid)
> Pilates Fitness
> Yoga Fitness

Additional Qualifications that can be gained (when completing one or more electives):

> Children’s Trainer*
> Older Adult Trainer*
> Group Exercise Instructor (Fitness or Aerobics)*
> Aqua Fitness Instructor*

*Registration categories with Fitness Australia

 
     
   

KEY Competenciesin the Certificate IV in Fitness (SRF 40206) Personal Trainer Course

Core Competencies

BSBCMN402A
ICAITU 006C
SRXGCS006A
SRXGCST05A
SRXINU003A
SRXINU004A
SRXOGN001A
SRXOHS002B
SRXRIK001A		 Develop work priorities
Operate computer packages
Address client needs
Coordinate client service activities
Analyse participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry
Promote Compliance with laws and legal principles
Conduct projects
Implement and monitor the organisation’s Occupational Health and safety policies, procedures and programs
Undertake risk analysis of activities

Stream Competencies

SRFFIT007B
SRFFIT008B
SRFFIT009B
SRFFIT010B
SRFFIT011B
SRFFIT012B
SRFFIT013B		 Undertake advanced exercise planning and programming
Utilise a broad knowledge of exercise science in exercise planning, programming and instruction
Undertake postural appraisal of low risk clients
Utilise a broad range of fitness equipment
Provide exercise for fitness industry clients with special requirements
Utilise an understanding of motivational psychology with fitness clients
Provide information and exercise related to nutrition and body composition

Specialisation Competencies

SRFPTI001B Plan and deliver personal training

Electives

SRFCT001A
SRFEP001A
SRSSTC001A
SRSSTC003A		 Plan and instruct a circuit training class
Plan and instruct an endurance training program
Teach or develop basic skills of strength and conditioning
Operate in accord with accepted strength and conditioning industry health and safety practices