Fitness
Certificate IV (SRF40206)
Description
This qualification facilitates the development of 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 professional and as part of the team of health and medical professionals.
- Analyse client behaviours and recommend strategies for exercise adherence
- Provide basic information about health eating and design exercise plans and programs to reduce the level of body fat in clients
- Plan and deliver exercise for different 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).
Do I need any skills?
A Certificate III in Fitness
An ability to undertake science/biology units. To succeed students must have at least basic levels of literacy and numeracy.
Institute of TAFE Tasmania offers support to students who may have difficulty meeting the above requirements. Some of these skills may be improved through the learning process. If required, other assessment methods may be used for students (e.g. verbal tests instead of short written tests)
How long will it take?
6 months -
1-2 workshops per week (evenings and occasional weekend)
Where can I learn?
Hobart City Campus (Information and Enrolment Sessions)
Launceston Campus (Information and Enrolment Sessions)
Devonport Campus (Information and Enrolment Sessions)
How will I learn?
Depending on your needs, learning may be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both.
How will I be assessed?
Throughout all assessments, Occupational Health & Safety procedures must be followed.
When I complete this training, what’s next?
This qualification provides the skills to work as a Personal Trainer. Students completing the Certificate IV may continue on to study the Diploma of Fitness
What Competencies will I undertake?
The requirements for a Certificate IV in Fitness will comprise the achievement 21 of the following units of competency:
Core Units
- BSBCMN402A Develop wok priorities
- ICAITU006C Operate computing packages
- SRXGCSO06A Address client needs
- SRXGCST05A Coordinate client service activities
- SRXINU003A Analyse participation patters in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry
- SRXINU004A Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
- SRXOGN001A Conduct projects
- SRXOHS002B Implement and monitor the organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs
- SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities
Stream Units
- SRFFIT007B Undertake relevant exercise planning and programming
- SRFFIT008B Utilise a broad knowledge of exercise science in exercise planning, programming and instruction
- SRFFIT009B Undertake postural appraisal of low risk clients
- SRFFIT010B Utilise a broad range of fitness equipment
- SRFFIT011B Provide exercises for fitness industry clients with special requirements
- SRFFIT012B Utilise an understanding of motivational psychology with fitness clients
- SRFFIT013B Provide information and exercise related to nutrition and body composition
Specialisation Units
One of the following specialisations:
- Aqua trainer
SRFAQA002B Instruct water based fitness activities for moderate risk clients and those with specific fitness goals.
- Children trainer
SRFCHA001A Plan and deliver exercise for children and young adolescents
- Personal trainer
SRFPTI001B Plan and deliver personal training
- Older adults trainer
SRFOLD001B Plan and deliver exercise for older adults
Electives
A comprehensive list of electives units will be given at the information session or can be obtained from the delivery team.
Fees
Commercial fees apply to this course and are not subject to the fees cap. Concessions do not apply. Fees are available on application.
However, due to increased flexibility of delivery the total cost of these qualifications has decreased. Please call the team for details.
Program Details
For more information on this course please contact:
Hobart: (03) 6233 6779 or email Cliff.McGilvray@tafe.tas.edu.au
Or call TAFE Tasmania General Enquiries: 1300 655 307
Last Updated
Friday, 20 June 2008 (B)
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