ObjectivesThe Certificate IV in Fitness covers the essential units required to register with Fitness Autralia or Kinect Australia as a Fitness Trainer.
Entry requirementsThis course includes all the required prerequisite units from the Certificate III in Fitness. Other Entry Requirements Access to the internet Access to a health and fitness facility
Academic titleCertificate IV In Fitness
Course descriptionKey Study Areas
Exercise planning and programming
Exercise science
Postural analysis
Fitness equipment
Clients with special requirements
Motivational psychology
Nutrition
Personal training
Exercise for Older Adults
Exercise for children
Client induction and screening
Gym intructional skills
Where • Bendigo (City Campus)
Duration Options
This course can be completed 1 year part time.
Selection Process • Individual Interview
Employment Opportunities
On successfully completing this course you will be eligible for employment as a gym instructor or personal trainer in a fitness centre or private studio.
Further Study Options
There are also short courses available on:
Introductory sports massage
Plan and instruct a group exercise class
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Packaging Rules
Students must successfully complete 21 units of competency at the Certificate IV level. Students must also complete all relevant prerequisite units from the Certificate III in Fitness.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
BSBCMN402A Develop Work Priorities
ICAITU006C Operating Computing Packages
SRFCHA001A Plan And Deliver Exercise For Children And Young Adolescents
SRFFIT001B Provide Orientation To Clients Prior To Undertaking A Fitness Program
SRFFIT003B Undertake Client Induction And Screening
SRFFIT004B Develop Basic Fitness Program
SRFFIT005B Apply Basic Exercise Science To Exercise Instruction
SRFFIT006B Use And Maintain Core Fitness Industry Equipment
SRFFIT007B Undertake Relevant Exercise Planning And Programming
SRFFIT008B Utilise Broad Knowledge Of Exercise Science
SRFFIT009B Undertake Postural Appraisal Of Low Risk Clients
SRFFIT010B Utilise A Broad Range Of Fitness Equipment
SRFFIT011B Provide Exercise For Fitness Industry Clients With Special Requirements
SRFFIT012B Utilise An Understanding Of Motivational Psychology
SRFFIT013B Provide Information And Exercise Related To Nutrition And Body Consumption
SRFFIT014A Provide Advice To Clients On The Application of Basic Anatomy And Physiology
SRFGYM001B Instruct Fitness Activity Skills To A Client Using Fitness Equipment
SRFOLD001B Plan And Deliver Exercise For Older Adults
SRFPTI001B Plan And Deliver Personal Training
SRFSPP002A Develop And Apply An Awareness For Specific Populations To Exercise Delivery
SRXGCST05A Coordinate client service activities
SRXGRO003A Provide leadership to groups
SRXINU003A Analyse participation patterns 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 pro
SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities
SRXGCSO06A Address client needs
BSBCMN302A Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development
BSBFLM303A Contribute To Effective Workplace Relationships
SRFGYM002B Customise Gym Instructional Skills To Include Specific Areas Of Expertise Current In Industry
SRXFAD002A Provide advanced first aid response
SRXGCSO04A Meet client needs and expectations
SRXGCST03A Process client complaints
SRXINU002A Apply sport and recreation law
SRXOHS001B Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.
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