The Diploma of Fitness has been designed specifically to meet the current and emerging needs of the health and fitness professional by providing a strong academic and practical course that extends beyond the requirements of entry-level fitness certification courses.

Additionally, the Diploma of Fitness encourages Professional Fitness Trainers, Gym Fitness Instructors, Group Exercise Instructors, Aqua Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, Clinical Exercise Specialists, Strength and Conditioning Specialists to challenge them further by completing a Distance/Online learning and/or campus based course that is equivalent to a University Undergraduate standard.

WHY COMPLETE THE FIA DIPLOMA OF FITNESS?

By definition the health and fitness professional uses an individualised approach to assess, motivate, educate, and train clients to meet their health and fitness needs. To achieve this the fitness professional must have a strong foundation in exercise science, which can be most effectively accomplished with a combination of formal training and work experience.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE:

You will receive all the materials required to complete this course, including specifically written textbooks (online) and all associated online support materials. Access to our world class student online tools for the duration of the course (see the student online area for more information), plus all campus based lectures and practical labs (if completing as campus based) and a Case Management manual for completion in the workplace.

Note: This professional course may also be used as a basis of admission into various university undergraduate courses.

For example:

ACU National will allow graduates of the Diploma of Fitness run by Fitness Institute Australia (FIA) into their Early Achievement Program, which can then assist entry into the Bachelor of Exercise Science.

QUALIFICATION AWARDED: Diploma of Fitness (SRF 50206)

COST: $3,760.00 (does not include Cert III & IV in Fitness) Campus Based (CB) or Distance Online Learning (DoL)

(Make sure you ask about a student discount on our triple pack course – Cert III & IV in Fitness, plus the Diploma of Fitness)

PREREQUISITE: Certificate IV in Fitness (SRF 40206)

HOW YOU CAN LEARN:

The Diploma of Fitness – Fitness Specialist course is offered as flexible delivery and can be completed as either a campus based full time intensive in combination with some distance online learning or as a complete distance online learning experience. All students complete a Case Management manual (workplace training), as part of their course.

Campus based (CB)
Full time
1 x 10 week terms (2 days per week) an additional 10 week assessment period, with a Case Management manual completed in the workplace and all formal assessments completed online. Offered 3 times per year.

Distance Online Learning (DoL)*
Start anytime.
Start upon enrolment. Complete your course via our world class online tools and workplace training and assessments.

Both CB & DoL methods include significant workplace training and assessments.

PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF:

• Certificate III in Sports Trainer (SIS 30809)
• Certificate IV in Massage Therapy & Practice (HLT 40307)
• Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT 50307)
(See FIA conversion courses)

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 assessments online for each subject (multiple choice exams online)
• Completion of a Case Management manual (in the workplace)

WHEN CAN I GAIN EMPLOYMENT?

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

WHO SHOULD ENROL?

This course can be completed by anyone who is looking to expand their knowledge and skills in the fitness industry. Students who have completed Certificate III & IV in Fitness with other Registered Training Organizations (RTOs) can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) by supplying all relevant details. Note: FIA Cert IV students can complete the Cert IV in Fitness and the Diploma of Fitness concurrently.

WHAT ARE THE SUBJECTS IN THE DIPLOMA OF FITNESS - FITNESS SPECIALIST?

• Exercise Rehabilitation
• Corrective Exercise Prescription
• Muscle Mechanics
• Clinical Exercise Prescription
• Physical Fitness Appraisal
• Sports Conditioning
• Advanced Exercise Physiology (only offered as DoL)
• Case Management (workplace training)

Please Note: CB & DoL students have a maximum of 12 months to complete this course, including all campus based lectures if CB and any workplace training and assessments online (see the full terms and conditions of enrolment on the course enrolment form).

“Excellent staff - friendly, helpful and they know what they are talking about - thank you FIA”
Teanna Herewini, New Zealand

“The FIA are a “no nonsense” group, that give relevant info with NO FLUFF! I am enjoying the course and all my fears of the Diploma being a possible “red herring” in the fitness industry are well and truly put to rest. I am happy all round! Good job, well done guys.”
Doug Scott

“Engaging and informative, information is easily absorbed due to delivery of lectures.”
Andrew Stowe

KEY Competencies in the Diploma of Fitness (SRS50206)

Core Competencies

Stream Competencies

Electives