COURSE OVERVIEW This qualifi cation provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions within the fi tness industry, including working collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals in a broad range of settings, such as fi tness 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 specifi c 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 specifi c 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 specifi c medical conditions.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES• Specialised exercise trainer

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Students must be 15 years of age or over.• Students are required to successfully complete the

Language Literacy and Numeracy test and achieve Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and numeracy skill. Prospective students who have completed year 12 or provide an AQF Certifi cate III or above in any discipline may be deemed as meeting the LLN entry requirements.

• Satisfactorily complete a pre-training review interview to determine student’s suitability for the chosen course.

• Students are required to have access to a computer and internet in order to complete assessments and read information on the units of competency.

• Entry to this qualifi cation is open to individuals who hold a current fi rst aid and CPR certifi cate:

1. Have achieved a Certifi cate IV in Fitness; and2. Have at least 1 year post qualifi cation fi tness

industry experience in Australia in the application of the skills and knowledge of the Certifi cate IV in Fitness.

SIS50215 DIPLOMA OF FITNESS

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INTAKESPlease contact ASA for course intake information.

FEESPlease contact ASA for course fee information.

COURSE MODE OF DELIVERY AND DURATIONThe course is provided through face-to-face delivery or distance; however blended learning is an option with block delivery. The course will be delivered and assessed in 1 - 2 years.

LOCATIONSGold Coast10 Scarborough StSouthport, Gold CoastQueensland 42151300 656 693

SydneyLevel 2, Queen StAuburn, SydneyNew South Wales 21441300 083 832

STUDY PATHWAYSAfter achieving SIS30310 Certifi cate III in Fitness, learners may undertake SIS40210 Certifi cate IV in Fitness or other Sport Qualifi cations. This qualifi cation is suitable for an Australian

apprenticeship pathway.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNINGMany of our students already have a high level of skills, knowledge and expertise that can be recognised through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. Students seeking recognition can apply for RPL on enrolment into a qualifi cation or throughout the duration of their study.

CREDIT TRANSFERIf you have completed previous study that is the same as your intended qualifi cation with another organisation you may be able to apply for a credit transfer or exemption. A copy of the original transcript must be provided when applying for a credit transfer.

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Gold Coast (QLD)

10 Scarborough StreetSouthport, Gold CoastQLD 4215P 1300 656 693

Brisbane (QLD)

Level 3, 12 Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122 P 1300 656 693

Sydney (NSW)

Level 2, 39 Queen StAuburn, Sydney NSW 2144P 1300 083 832

CORE UNITS

SISFFIT523ADeliver prescribed exercise to clients with cardio respiratory conditions

SISFFIT524ADeliver prescribed exercise to clients with metabolic conditions

SISFFIT525A Advise on injury prevention and management

SISFFIT526ADeliver prescribed exercise to clients with musculoskeletal conditions

SISFFIT527AUndertake health promotion activities to decrease risk factors and prevent chronic disease

SISFFIT528AApply research fi ndings to exercise management strategies

SISXCCS404A Address client needs

SISXIND405A Conduct projects

HLTAID006 Provide advanced fi rst aid

TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS = 13• 9 core units• 4 elective units

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COURSE OUTLINE (UNITS OF COMPETENCY)

Please select one of the following elective streams

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

SISSSTC301A Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

SISSSTC402A Develop strength and conditioning programs

SISSSCO513Plan and implement high-performance training and recovery programs

SISXIND406A Manage projects

CHILDREN AND OLDER CLIENTS

SISFFIT313APlan and deliver exercise for apparently healthy children and adolescents

SISFFIT314APlan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions

SISFFIT530ADeliver prescribed exercise to children and young adolescents with specifi c chronic conditions

SISFFIT531ADeliver prescribed exercise to older clients with chronic conditions

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ASSESSMENTSTo be assessed as competent, learners need to provide satisfactory evidence to all the assessment requirements relating to their knowledge and skills relevant to the unit of competence. Assessment methods may include:

• Written activities• Case studies• Projects• Role plays / observations

HOW TO ENROLApplying to Australian Sports Academy (ASA) is easy. You can submit your enrolment application any time by email to info@asaonline.edu.au or call the Gold Coast Campus on 1300 656 693 or Sydney Campus on 1300 082 832. You will be contacted by ASA to arrange a follow up appointment for a pre-training review.

Once we receive your enrolment form, we will send you a Letter of O� er including all the enrolment conditions. When you accept it and return a signed copy along with payment, we will secure your place.

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Gold Coast (QLD)

10 Scarborough StreetSouthport, Gold CoastQLD 4215P 1300 656 693

Brisbane (QLD)

Level 3, 12 Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122 P 1300 656 693

Sydney (NSW)

Level 2, 39 Queen StAuburn, Sydney NSW 2144P 1300 083 832