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Course Information

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SIS50213 DIPLOMA OF FITNESS

DESCRIPTION

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of

activities and functions within the fitness industry, including working collaboratively with medical and

allied health professionals in a broad range of settings, such as fitness facilities, aquatic facilities,

community facilities and in open spaces.

Those with this level of competency will be expected to provide exercise training to individual clients

with specific needs, on a one-on-one or group basis, and may include older clients and children with

chronic conditions.

Persons with this level of competency will have the ability to implement, evaluate and modify the

exercise prescription provided by medical or allied health professionals for clients with specific

conditions, within an agreed scope for progression as recommended by referring medical or allied

health professionals.

Specialised exercise trainers will have the ability to monitor client progress and, in collaboration with

medical or allied health professionals, utilise an evidence-based approach to deliver solutions by

applying knowledge of physiology and anatomy and the pathology of specific medical conditions.

JOB ROLES

Specialised exercise trainer

PATHWAYS INFORMATION

Not applicable

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This qualification is designed for those existing fitness professionals have considerable experience in

exercise delivery. Entry to this qualification is open to those who have achieved the following units of

competency and have significant vocational experience in the fitness industry:

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to those who hold a current first aid qualification and current CPR

certificate and who have achieved the following units of competency:

SISFFIT301A Provide fitness orientation and health screening

SISFFIT302A Provide quality service in the fitness industry

SISFFIT303A Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery

SISFFIT304A Instruct and monitor fitness programs

SISFFIT305A Apply anatomy and physiology principles in a fitness context

SISFFIT306A Provide healthy eating information to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines

SISFFIT307A Undertake client health assessment

SISFFIT308A Plan and deliver gym programs

SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies

SISXRSK301A Undertake risk analysis of activities

SISFFIT415A Work collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals

SISFFIT416A Apply motivational psychology to provide guidance on exercise behaviour and change to meet health and fitness goals

SISFFIT417A Undertake long term exercise programming

SISFFIT418A Undertake appraisals of functional movement

SISFFIT419A Apply exercise science principles to planning exercise

SISFFIT420A Plan and deliver exercise programs to support desired body composition outcomes

SISFFIT421A Plan and deliver personal training

BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

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While the nature and duration of the individual's vocational experience may vary according to the fitness

business activity undertaken, evidence of the programming and delivery of a diverse range of fitness

services to clients is required.

COURSE DURATION

The delivery for a SIS 50213 Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management is 2 years full time.

PACKAGING RULES

13 units must be completed:

9 core units

4 elective units listed below;

Unit Code Unit Name Unit Type

SISFFIT523A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with cardio respiratory conditions co Core Core

SISFFIT524A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with metabolic conditions Core

SISFFIT525A Advise on injury prevention and management Core

SISFFIT526A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with musculoskeletal conditions Core

SISFFIT527A Undertake health promotion activities to decrease risk factors and prevent

chronic disease

Core

SISFFIT528A Apply research findings to exercise management strategies Core

SISXCCS404A Address client needs Core

SISXIND405A Conduct projects Core

HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid Core

SISSSTC301A Instruct strength and conditioning techniques Elective

SISSSTC402A Develop strength and conditioning programs Elective

SISXCAI507A Plan and implement high performance training programs Elective

BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development Elective

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Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the fitness industry for this qualification. The employability skills

facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication Consulting with medical or allied health professionals to obtain clear information about providing exercise

for clients with specific needs; explaining to clients the benefits of recommended exercise prescription;

providing clear information about the exercises and activities proposed or delivered; answering client's

questions and providing support during delivery of fitness services.

Initiative and enterprise Monitoring of client progress and satisfaction and subsequently indentifying the most appropriate

modifications to the exercise prescription or program, within the boundaries of scope and any

contraindications present; using knowledge of current and emerging fitness and health industry trends to

inform work practices.

Learning Utilising an evidence based approach to obtain and evaluate knowledge relevant to exercise prescription

and programs; undertaking professional development activities to ensure knowledge is current and further

develop professional expertise and quality of services offered.

Planning and organising Information, time and resources are organised to ensure safe and effective delivery of services; monitoring

plans, procedures and systems and participating in continuous improvement processes; specialised

exercise trainers will need to manage interactions with medical and allied health professionals to deliver

timely and effective services to clients.

Problem-solving Modifying exercise prescriptions within scope of this qualification; identifying issues related to client

adherence to fitness programs and developing solutions by applying knowledge of physiology and anatomy

and the pathology of specific medical conditions; identifying the need for referral back to, or consultation

with medical or allied health professionals.

Self-management Understanding and complying with the legal and ethical responsibilities that apply to specialised exercise

trainers; maintaining professional standards and demonstrating safe practices in all aspects of the services

provided, identifying boundaries and determining when to refer clients to medical or allied health

professionals

Teamwork Collaborating with medical and allied health professionals to take collective responsibility for innovation in

delivering quality fitness services to clients; planning fitness service delivery to take into account team

member strengths and weaknesses; providing support and coaching.

Technology Identifying and assessing updated technologies that assist in the planning and delivery of services;

understanding the operating capacities of different equipment and their safe use.

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DELIVERY METHODS

Training for the course will be delivered using one or more of the following methods:

Classroom

Workplace-based training

Distance (correspondence)

Self – paced learning

Training workshops in small groups

Off-the-job training

On-the-job training

Combined options of training delivery

Training methods are selected to best achieve the required elements of competence while giving full

consideration to the learning style of the participants. The provision of training may include a flexible

combination of any of the above. Students studying at home have access to training via email or phone.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Assessment methods can include one or more of the following:

Questions and answers

Panel of workplace presenters/personal trainers

Simulation

Role plays

Written and/or oral examinations

Projects and case studies

Observation

Third party report

Practical demonstration and assessment

CREDIT TRANSFER

The organization recognises Australian Qualification framework qualifications and statements of

attainment which are issued by any other Registered Training Organisation.

Students may be entitled to a credit transfer in the following circumstances:

Completed units of competency from a relevant National Training Package.

Approved units of competency from a National Training Product.

Successful RPL application

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL is a process where a candidate may be granted credit or partial

credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience

and/or formal training. For additional information relating to RPL for this course, please contact

Australian Sports Academy office.

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ACCREDITATION

This course has been developed under the Australian Quality Framework (AQF) and is a nationally

recognised course. Qualifications granted by Australian Sports Academy are accredited by the

Australian Government; Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

QUALIFICATION FEE

Please see the attached price list and for more information please contact the Australian Sports

Academy on 1300 656 693.

Course Information

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Delivery Schedule Year One

Term One 10 weeks

Unit Cluster Name Introduction to Fitness

Unit Code Unit Name

SISFFIT301A Provide fitness orientation and health screening

SISFFIT302A Provide quality service in the fitness industry

SISFFIT303A Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery

SISFFIT307A Undertake client health assessment

Term Two 10 weeks

Unit Cluster Name Gym Programs

Unit Code Unit Name

SISFFIT305A Apply anatomy and physiology principles in a fitness context

SISFFIT306A Provide healthy eating information to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines

SISFFIT304A Instruct and monitor fitness programs

SISFFIT308A Plan and deliver gym programs

Term Three 10 weeks

Unit Cluster Name Workplace Safety and Motivation

Unit Code Unit Name

SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies

SISXRSK301A Undertake risk analysis of activities

SISFFIT415A Work collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals

SISFFIT416A Apply motivational psychology to provide guidance on exercise behaviour and change to meet health and fitness goals

BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

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Term Four 10 weeks

Unit Cluster Name Personal Training

Unit Code Unit Name

SISFFIT417A Undertake long term exercise programming

SISFFIT418A Undertake appraisals of functional movement

SISFFIT419A Apply exercise science principles to planning exercise

SISFFIT420A Plan and deliver exercise programs to support desired body composition outcomes

SISFFIT421A Plan and deliver personal training

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Delivery Schedule Year Two

Term One 10 weeks

Unit Cluster Name Exercise Prescription

Unit Code Unit Name

SISFFIT523A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with cardio respiratory conditions

SISFFIT524A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with metabolic conditions

SISFFIT525A Advise on injury prevention and management

Term Two 10 weeks

Unit Cluster Name

Unit Code Unit Name Heath Promotion and Research

SISFFIT526A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with musculoskeletal conditions

SISFFIT527A Undertake health promotion activities to decrease risk factors and prevent chronic disease

SISFFIT528A Apply research findings to exercise management strategies

Term Three 10 weeks

Unit Cluster Name Clients and Professional Development

Unit Code Unit Name

SISXCCS404A Address client needs

SISXIND405A Conduct projects

HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid

BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development

Term Four 10 weeks

Unit Cluster Name High Performance

Unit Code Unit Name

SISSSTC301A Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

SISSSTC402A Develop strength and conditioning programs

SISXCAI507A Plan and implement high performance training programs