INTENSIVE COURSE

The Intensive Course is for those seeking a career in the Fitness Industry. This course enables graduates to register with Fitness Australia as a Personal Trainer. The Intensive Course provides skills and the relevant practical knowledge required to perform effectively in the workplace.

The course has two parts:

Graduates of the Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30310) will develop an understanding, apply a range of skills and apply known solutions to a variety of predicable problems to competently function within small and/or large organisations. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Exercise Instructor – Gym
• Exercise Instructor – Group Exercise

Graduates of the Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40210) will develop an understanding, apply a range of skills and apply known solutions to a variety of predicable problems to competently function within small and/or large organisations. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Exercise Trainer – Personal Trainer
• Exercise Trainer – Program coordinator

The delivery mode is face to face institution based delivery and assessment. The face-to-face delivery includes online lectures, simulated workplace activities, pair-work and role-play, group activities, and class presentations. The delivery includes 25% online learning.

Students may enter the Intensive Course without any formal pre-requisites. Participants must complete 40 hours of Online Learning or have purchased the course at least 4 weeks prior the their Intensive start date.

Intensive Course Outcomes:

• Students will have extensive practical application of theory and skills
• All students will have a personalised website and a business plan by the end of the course
• Students will have a tool box of programs ready to use immediately. Each targeting specific a specific area of fitness. Including;
  • Function
  • Weight Loss
  • Hypertrophy
  • Sporting performance
• Guest speakers will address students throughout the course. Including;
  • National Manager of Fitness First
  • Fitness Coordinator of Genesis
  • Representative from Kinect Australia (the fitness registry body for Australia)
  • Business planning specialist

Facilitator Introduction: Nathan Quinn

• Bachelor of Exercise Science
• EMT Master Trainer
• Cert IV Training & Assessment
• Competed at National level in Natural Bodybuilding
• Master training for Fenix Fitness Club
• Programming developer for Corporate Wellness
• Sports and conditioning coach
• Presenter to elite athletes on sport psychology and the stress response.