Diploma in Fitness (SRF50206)

Fitness Specialist

The Diploma of Fitness is a competency based qualification that is structured to produce a highly competent
and qualified Fitness Specialist or Fitness Therapist. This qualification is part of the National Training Package
and is recognised throughout Australia. It is composed of core, stream and elective units of competency, that
have been packaged into five modules;

• Fitness Specialist Module
• Client Health Management Module
• Nutrition & Body Composition Module
• Fitness Administration Module
• Strength & Conditioning Module

Prospective students include Secondary school leavers (Yr.12), current Gym instructors, Personal Trainers
(persons having completed Certificate III and/or IV Fitness), or people with a high level of interest in Fitness.

Where required, Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV in Fitness will be embedded into the training
program to allow the person to participate in the Diploma Program.

The course is delivered via the following study modes:

For those students who need to complete the pre-requisite units from Certificate III in Fitness,
Certificate IV in Fitness or wish to hold all three qualifications upon completion;

• Part time/ Mixed Mode- All certificate and Diploma Fitness units will be completed via a combination of lectures, assessment tasks to be completed at home, and an online toolbox.
  
  The certificate 3 and 4 fitness content will be covered over 16 weeks (1 evening per week x 16 weeks, 2 ½ hours), The diploma content will be covered in workshops 1 x monthly, over a 6 month period (evening or weekend – 3 hours, subject to minimum student enrolments).
  
  All assessments for units required for chosen qualifications, will be completed via correspondence learning (distance or online).
  
  
• For those students who only need to complete the Diploma of Fitness qualification;
  
  Diploma is offered via part time- mixed mode learning, workshops will run 1 x monthly over a 6 month period (3 hour evening or weekend class, subject to minimum student enrolments).
  
  All modules can also be completed via distance or online learning. Notebooks and research activities will be sent out electronically (by CD or email), all assessment tasks must be completed and submitted for assessment.

* Additional support is available to all students, via email and will be answered within 24 hours. Please contact
Global Fitness Institute should further assistance be required. Additional tuition fees may apply.

Start at any time, this course is self paced meaning you can complete it in your own environment, and in your own time.

We allow a maximum of 12 months to complete the course (24 months if completing certificate 3 and 4 fitness also).
Please note that where a course has scheduled practical requirements, there is a 100% attendance requirement for ALL students.

Course length may also be considerably shortened by successful application for Recognition of Prior Leaning (RPL), for those who have completed prior studies in related fields and/or have relevant industry experience.

Fees include all notebooks & assessment tasks in electronic copy (by CD or email), access to online assessment and
learning materials (toolbox for cert III/IV Fitness), and email support. Each module lists required and recommended
reading resources, textbooks and websites. These are to purchased/hired by the student additionally.

Upon completion of this qualification, you will be issued with

• a certificate indicating the following;
  
  • This is to certify that 'your name' has fulfilled the requirements for SRF50206- Diploma of Fitness
• a statement of attainment listing all completed units

Units included in the Diploma of Fitness- SRF50206

Core units
BSBADM502A Manage meetings
BSBFLM404A Lead work teams
ICAITU126B Use advanced features of computer applications
SRXGCSS07A Determine needs of client populations
SRXINU004A Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
SRXINU005A Manage culture and education to expand participation in leisure and recreation service
SRXOGN002A Manage projects
SRXOHS003B Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisations Occupational Health and Safety system
SRXRIK002A Manage an organisations risk

Stream units
SRFAHN001A Make referrals and work collaboratively with allied health professionals where
appropriate
SRFAHN002A Receive and respond to rehabilitation referrals from allied health professionals
SRFFIT016A Apply information from postural appraisals to fitness programs for moderate risk clients
SRFFIT107A Provide nutrition information to clients with specific requirements in accordance with recommended guidelines
SRFFIT018A Apply anatomy and physiology to fitness programs for moderate risk clients
SRFFSP001A Provide body composition management programming for moderate risk clients
SRFFSP002A Provide information about injury prevention and management to fitness clients
SRFFSP003A Plan and deliver exercise to promote physical and psychological well being in low to moderate risk clients
SRFFSP004A Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk children and young adolescents
SRFFSP005A Plan and deliver exercise for people with a disability
SRFFSP006A Plan and deliver exercise strategies for musculoskeletal rehabilitation
SRFFSP007A Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk clients with cardio-respiratory considerations
SRFFSP008A Plan and deliver exercise for clients with moderate risk of metabolic syndrome
SRFFSP009A Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk clients with musculoskeletal needs
SRFFSP010A Plan and deliver exercise for low to moderate risk clients with a neurological impairment

Elective units (4 units) Units can be taken from any Training Package
SRSSTC001A Teach or develop the basic skills of strength & Conditioning
SRSSTC002A Plan and prepare a strength & Conditioning program for a competitive athlete
SRSSTC003A Operate in accord with accepted strength & conditioning industry health & safety practices
SRSSTC004A Operate and maintain strength & conditioning facilities and equipment