Certificate IV Fitness SIS40210
Personal Trainers work in a variety of settings and are largely responsible for the development, implementation and supervision of exercise programs with individual clients or small groups.
Course Outcomes
Personal Trainers conduct screenings of new clients and assess their fitness using a variety of methods to develop training programs to suit their needs. They also teach correct exercise techniques and use an array of exercise equipment to achieve results.
The FIAFitnation Personal Trainer program has been developed to promote the highest level of competence in Personal Training and is regarded as the Gold Standard in the fitness industry. This program is a perfect fit for those students who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in the delivery and instructing of exercise programs in fitness centre settings or outdoor environments for individual clients or small groups.
Study Mode
The Certificate IV in Fitness is offered as flexible delivery and can be completed as campus based delivery with both part time and full time intensives in combination with our world-class online student campus. Students can complete the Certificate IV in Fitness by distance online learning in combination with practical intensive workshops. All students complete a workplace assessment and a practical assessment. Campus based intensives are offered on a regular basis while distance online students can enrol at any time.
Entry Requirements
Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30310) and current Apply First Aid
Recognition of Prior Learning
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Course Structure*
| Subject | Subject Code |
|---|---|
| Nutrition and Performance | FIT 401 |
| Applied Exercise Science | FIT 402 |
| Exercise Programming and Prescription | FIT 403 |
| Exercise for Older Adults | FIT 404 |
| Personal Training Business Essentials | FIT 405 |
*A selection of subjects include a professional practice component including an assessment workbook.
Competencies Covered
| Units of Competency | Unit Code |
|---|---|
| Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business | BSBSMB401A |
| Market the small business | BSBSMB403A |
| Undertake small business planning | BSBSMB404A |
| Work collaboratively with allied health professionals | SISFFIT415A |
| Apply motivational psychology to provide guidance on exercise behaviour and change to meet health and fitness goals | SISFFIT416A |
| Undertake long term exercise planning | SISFFIT417A |
| Undertake appraisals of functional movement | SISFFIT418A |
| Apply exercise science principles to planning exercise | SISFFIT419A |
| Plan and deliver exercise programs to support desired body composition outcomes | SISFFIT420A |
| Plan and deliver personal training | SISFFIT421A |
| Monitor and manage small business operations | BSBSMB405A |
| Develop strength and conditioning programs | SISSSTC402A |
| Operate computing packages | ICAU2006B |
| Manage projects | SISXIND406A |
| Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions | SISFFIT314A |
