FIANEWS 4/2008 - ALL NEW JOBS FOR June/July

Here you will find a free newsletter that will tell you about upcoming programs, seminars, industry events and job opportunities via our graduate association and Network of Fitness. Full job descriptions are available to our student/members only.

Members go to: membersonline

Non Members - get all the latest jobs and more by becoming an FIA member at: fiamember-enrol or check out fiamembership for more information

Contents:

FIANews

NEW! FIA gains University articulation agreement with ACU (National)

ACU National recognises the Diploma of Fitness and Diploma of Sport run by Fitness Institute Australia (FIA). The FIA and ACU National have an articulation agreement where by ACU National recognises the courses mentioned above which assists entry into the Bachelor of Exercise Science for those students who have gained good results in the Diploma. Students can apply for credit for units studied once in the Bachelor of Exercise Science.

NEW! Diploma of Fitness (SRF 50206) - Fitness Specialist***

(Build on from your Personal Trainer Course)

As the first private course provider to be recognised to deliver this program nationally, the FIA is now able to offer trainers a comprehensive Diploma Program that will truly articulate with a number of university programs in the Exercise Sciences and give trainers a greater degree of competence and confidence to provide comprehensive exercise programs to a variety of populations.

FIACourses Information WebLink

*** University Articulation Approved

Note: Cert III & Cert IV qualified trainers gain exemption from term 1 - Start 16/7/08

Next! Personal Trainer Course

Certificate IV in Fitness (SRF 40206) - Personal Trainer  - Sydney 2008

NEW! Full Time Starts: 28/7/08 Book early (limited numbers)!  Campus based > also offered as Online/Distance Learning - Start Anytime

FIA is now conducting the popular Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer) Course via campus based and online learning (flexible delivery). For more information download our brochure or contact us via email.

How is the course offered?

You can attend 2 days per week (Monday/Tuesday) , plus workplace training and assessment and online for 5 weeks or complete via distance /online learning or even a mix of the two.

Who should enroll?

This course can be completed by anyone who has completed their Certificate III in Fitness, is a registered instructor/trainer and is looking to expand their knowledge and skills in the fitness industry.

Where is it held?

At the Fitness Institute Australia’s main campus in Surry Hills (close to all transport)

Costs: $2,150.00 (price - all inclusive)

Save $$$ with FIA and complete the best Cert IV program in Australia. You can also complete this program via distance/online learning and choose any number of subjects at a time i.e. 1 subject @ 450.00 per subject (it doesn't get any more flexible than that!).

What you receive:

You will receive all the materials required to complete this course. Textbooks (written by your lecturers), assessment online manuals/study guides, face to face lectures and student online support (world class online tools!). You will also receive advanced standing into the Diploma of Fitness (full exemption from 5 of the 12 subjects), certificates of attainments in each of the subjects CECs per subject.

Fitpointz: Wide & Narrow Arm Pushup

Here you will find an article on one exercise (new one every month). With a detailed analysis of the muscles used during the exercise and a informative description of how to both perform and assist in the actual performance of the exercise. A full library of all previous exercises can be found at members online under the sub menu - fitpointz archives (members only).

Personal Trainer Profile - Michael Cunico (Fitness First - Assistant Regional PT Manager)

This months PT Profile is Michael Cunico. Michael represented Australia at U/17 and U/20 Soccer World Cups, held a scholarship at the AIS for 2 years in their soccer program, played for Northern Spirit and Sydney United in the old National Soccer League. He now works side by side with the Fitness First NSW Regional Personal Training Manager assisting him in running the region of NSW, which currently has 39 clubs with almost 900 Personal Trainers! His mission in life is to help as many people as possible improve their lifestyle..........Go back to the home page to read his full profile.

Welcome to Exercises Online!

The FIA has formed a unique partnership with the the world's #1 online education resource for fitness professionals - PTonthNet, which will allow FIA Students access to the best Exercise and Flexibility library in the world right here at students online!! This exclusive use for FIA Personal

Trainer students means you will now be able to view over 1,500 of the most popular exercises being performed as part of your online personal trainer course and will include:

• Exercise name
• Exercise description - 4 subcategories - preparation, movements, pre requisites and benefits
• Each exercise is categorized into muscle groups, modality, difficult level and equipment (extensive search functions)
• Some exercises have progressions
• Exercises have pictures and a video clip

PTontheNET.com are the world's #1 online education resource for fitness professionals. Nowhere in the world is such a diverse amount of content and profound group of fitness, sport and rehabilitation authorities gathered in one place PTontheNET.com also includes an extensive exercise and flexibility library, advanced program design features and an extensive pre-made program library. Substantial membership discounts apply for FIA graduate students, contact the FIA for more details (admin@fia.com.au).

NATIONAL FITNESS 2008 - FITNESS CONFERENCE
As the health and fitness industry grows at epidemic proportions the demand for quality education has become increasingly high especially with record number of people participating in some form of physical exercise. This can be via a personal trainer, gym membership, or some form of outdoor recreation.

Understanding the needs of the general public when it comes to physical health and fitness is vital to obtaining successful results. This applies especially to the many personal trainers and group exercise instructors dealing with special populations. The key to the successful training and development of fitness professionals lies in the quality of presenters and lecturers who contribute to these events and how dedicated they are to the industry. With conference organisers having a very stringent process of deciding who and what will be presented to fitness professionals this make for a successful and quality event.

National Fitness 2008 will see the industries best presenters in various lectures and workshops ranging from Pilates, Boxing, Spin, Nutrition, Special Populations, and Exercise Physiology. Those people who have made a success of their careers in personal training and group exercise will tell you that keeping your knowledge up to date is critical, and developing your knowledge and skills will help your business survive and prosper.

National Fitness 2008 will run from the 12th September to 14th September. For more information on Nation Fitness 2008 please visit www.nationalfitness.com.au

Welcome to CECs Online!

As a member of FIA you can now gain valuable CEC’s for re-registration via a “user friendly” format. Save time and money by completing an FIA Quizz Online from anywhere in the world! FREE to all members of FIA you can earn 1 CEC every time you pass a quiz. You can complete the quiz at anytime and you are given instant feedback regarding the result.

• After successfully completing the quiz your CEC will be available for viewing at Academic History.
• Each quiz is based on a different topic and a selection of diverse articles about that topic from the Online Library (360 + articles).

• It takes most people approximately two hours to read the 10 research review articles and answer the quiz and approximately 1 hour (varies) for the fitness forum articles .

• You are given 20 minutes to answer a quiz (the passing grade is 90%) .

Members: Please ensure you check/update your personal details at Manage Account (members go here).

Renewing members: CEC’s Online is a membership service paid for by members, so if you would like to use the library and quizzes, we invite you to renew your membership (renewing members go here).

Corrective Exercise Prescription Program - a must for Personal trainers

Prerequisite: Certificate III in Fitness

Confused about what works and what doesn't? Confused about functional training vs strength training? Sick of completing endless CEC programs that don't lead anywhere? Now you can find out the facts, gain CECs and upgrade your quals all at the same time online!

This brand new Diploma of Fitness subject has been designed to extend the Personal Trainers knowledge of how to assess a clients’ muscular strengths and weaknesses and prescribe strengthen and stretching exercises to correct any presented distortions. The subject examines over 800 strengthen and stretching exercises grouped according to movement patterns. The strengthening exercises prescribed promote all forms of resistance including body weight, barbells, dumbbells, elastic resistance tubing, water, partner resistance, cable pulleys, weight machines etc. The exercises are examined from a variety of different positions performed through all planes of movement. The stretching exercises promote all stretching techniques including variations of static, ballistic and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

You will receive all the materials required to complete this program, including the new (2008) textbook (written by the lecturers for this subject), an assessment manual/online study guide and full online tutorial support. You will also receive advanced standing into the Diploma of Fitness (full exemption from this subject). A certificate of attainment and CECs will be issued on successful completion of the assessments.

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Career Opportunities

• Career & Job Network - (Members only section - join now) Can you afford not to be a member of FIA?

• Employers - Looking for staff?, simply email your listing to: admin@fia.com.au

       (this service is free - you do not need to be a member). Direct access to the best instructors in the fitness industry

• Fitness Trainers - Looking for a job/career?, become a member of FIA (go to: fiamembership)

       (New positions are added on a weekly basis to the members section, so keep coming back!) FIA students gain a FREE 12 month membership when   

       enrolling in a full program

Did you know?

The fitness industry has been noted as being one of the top 10 fastest growing professions in the world. In fact the Australian Government ranks future growth in this sector as 5 out of 5 stars in the latest employment reports.*

*Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) Job Outlook

New jobs online: June/July

• Fitness Coach & Membership Sales Advisor for City Health club
• Looking for a tough, unique female trainer for television show
• Casual Personal Trainer/Admin Assistant at FlexiFitness
• Looking for paid work gym to kick start your career in fitness? Qld
• Macquarie University - Group Exercise Instructor
• Outdoor Bootcamp Program
• Dynamic, Enthusiastic and Energetic Personal Trainers Required - Penrith
• Fitness First - various centres
• Fitness Instructor - Contours
• Goodlife Health Clubs - Group Exercise Instructors
• EQUILIBRIUM WELLNESS CENTRE
• C-Life is currently looking for Group Fitness Instructor
• Fitness Trainer for charity event
• Mobile Personal Trainers
• Looking for Personal Trainers
• Fitness Instructor
• Need trainer cert 4 for small fitness studio
• advertisement for available PT posn Hornsby
• Hornsby - fernwood
• Rileys - Gym Instructor
• Fitnessecity Personal Training
• Soular Energy
• Fitness Business for sale
• Dynamic, Enthusiastic and Energetic Personal Trainers Required - Market Street.
• Group Fitness Instructors - Balmain
• Boxercise Instructor & Personal Trainer in Sydney's Inner West, City, & Northern suburbs (Chatswood).
• Pilates Instructor in Sydney - OUTFIT health & fitness
• Freestyle, Boxing, Body Attack, Body Jam, Body Pump - Darlinghurst
• ContoursBoxercise Instructor & Personal Trainer in Sydney
• Pilates Instructor in Sydney
• Castle Hill - personal trainers
• Certificate III or Certificate IV Qualified and looking to kickstart your Personal Training career?
• Erina Fair - personal trainers
• Contours - trainers
• Pilates teacher and Yoga teacher
• Steiner Cruise Ships - are requiring staff all year round for Fitness Positions
• Personal Trainers - START YOUR OWN BUSINESS AT SYDNEY’S LEADING MIND & BODY HEALTH CLUB
• Personal Trainers - Fitness First
• Fusion Bootcamp Sarges Wanted
• Personal Trainers - Vision Personal Training
• Franchise Opportunity - Vision Personal Training
• Personal Trainers - Darlinghurst

For a full description of the above jobs and all other latest job opportunities:

Members go to: membersonline

Non Members - get all the latest jobs and more by becoming an FIA member at: fiamembership

Can you afford not to be a member of FIA?

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Upcoming Courses

Next Fitness Instructor Courses

Certificate III in Fitness - Fitness Instructor

starts: 14/7/08 (full time) 21/7/08 (part time) or - filling fast or Distance/Online anytime!

Who should enroll?

This program can be completed by anyone who has a healthy interest in Fitness. Become a registered instructor/trainer in the fitness industry.

Where is it held?

At the Fitness Institute Australia’s main campus in Surry Hills (close to all transport)

Costs: $1,550.00 (all inclusive)! or $1,400 if completing via Distance/Online

Note:

Some training providers have doubled their prices this year!, yet what they offer is nowhere near as comprehensive? Save $$$ with FIA and complete the best Cert III program in Australia. You can also complete this program via distance/online learning (it doesn't get any more flexible than that!).

Next! Personal Trainer Course

Certificate IV in Fitness (SRF 40206) - Personal Trainer  - Sydney 2008

NEW! Full Time Starts: 28/7/08 Book early (limited numbers)!  Campus based > also offered as Online/Distance Learning - Start Anytime

FIA is now conducting the popular Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer) Program via campus based and online learning (flexible delivery). For more information download our brochure or contact us via email.

How is the course offered?

You can attend 2 days per week (Monday/Tuesday) for 5 weeks or complete via distance /online learning or even a mix of the two.

Personal Trainer Course

NEW! Part Time Starts: 10/11/08 Book early (limited numbers)!  Campus based > also offered as Online/Distance Learning - Start Anytime

FIA is now conducting the popular Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer) Program via campus based and online learning (flexible delivery). For more information download our brochure or contact us via email.

How is the course offered?

You can attend 3 nights per week (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday - 6 - 8pm) for 5 weeks or complete via distance /online learning or even a mix of the two. Note: The business subject is completed as distance online for this course.

Who should enroll?

This program can be completed by anyone who has completed their Certificate III in Fitness, is a registered instructor/trainer and is looking to expand their knowledge and skills in the fitness industry.

Where is it held?

At the Fitness Institute Australia’s main campus in Surry Hills (close to all transport)

Costs: $2,150.00 (price - all inclusive)

Save $$$ with FIA and complete the best Cert IV program in Australia. You can also complete this program via distance/online learning and choose any number of subjects at a time i.e. 1 subject @ 450.00 per subject (it doesn't get any more flexible than that!).

What you receive:

You will receive all the materials required to complete this course. Textbooks (written by your lecturers), assessment online manuals/study guides, face to face lectures and online tutorial support. You will also receive advanced standing into the Diploma of Fitness (full exemption from 5 of the 12 subjects), certificates of attainments in each of the subjects completed and CECs per subject.

"Doing an intensive course 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 Ettinghausen

Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT 50307) - Remedial Massage Therapist

save $$$ thousands of dollars with FIA and upgrade/diversify your quals.

(Build on from your Personal Trainer Course)

Campus Based Course - combination of face to face and distance/online learning

Fitness Trainers / Personal Trainers

• save $$$ thousands of dollars and upgrade/diversify your fitness qualifications
• gain advanced standing into the program with your Certificate III in Fitness gain exemptions for subjects completed in your Certificate IV in Fitness
• learn massage techniques in a fitness setting with other fitness professionals

Subjects completed in the Diploma of Remedial Massage will also gain credits for the Diploma of Fitness - Fitness Specialist program.

Save $$$ with FIA  and get a head start on your competitors by being able to offer a variety of health related services.

FIACourses Information WebLink

Note: If you have completed your Personal Trainer Course gain exemption from most of term 1

NEW! Fitness Instructor Courses & Personal Trainer Courses

Certificate III in Fitness & Cert IV in Fitness

Lennox Head, Coffs Harbor and/or Newcastle

For more information - phone: Call (02) 6618 0400 or follow the link below to the Sport & Recreation website

Certificate III in Fitness - Intensive North Coast

Certificate III in Fitness - Intensive Newcastle

Instructors/Trainers - get all the latest jobs and other great benefits - become a member at: fiamembership

Further enquiries: 1300 136 632 or email:  admin@fia.com.au

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