COURSE GUIDE. Personal Trainer pathway. SIS30313 Certificate III in Fitness, SIS40210 Certificate IV in Fitness

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1 COURSE GUIDE Personal Trainer pathway SIS30313 Certificate III in Fitness, SIS40210 Certificate IV in Fitness Get qualified as a professional personal trainer with the Certificate III to Certificate IV in Fitness pathway. With the Certificate III and Certificate IV pathway program you will learn how to make a real difference in people s lives by safely and effectively training clients in one-on-one and group situations. During your studies you will learn how the body works and the principals of fitness, as well as proper client screening processes, and how to tailor fitness programs to suit client needs. Additionally you will learn to operate in different environments, provide client motivation, and will learn about your legal obligations. The pathway will also equip you with fundamental marketing skills and the essential tools of business planning, giving you the choice of running your own PT business or working within an established organisation. Once you complete your pathway program you will be qualified as a professional personal trainer, an in-demand profession with plenty of scope to diversify and expand. Why study this course? Course number E1146 Qualification name Personal Trainer Pathway Course duration Maximum 36 months Qualification Level Certificate IV Delivery Method Online with Work Placement

2 Recognition Nationally Recognised Assessments Case studies, Logbook, Portfolio, Questions, Reports, Research projects Awarded by Open Colleges (Provider number: 90796) About the course Potential career outcomes Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer Course Trainers Aaron King Aaron is an accredited exercise physiologist who runs his own practice called 'Fit Clinic.' Aaron has been an AEP for over 10 years and brings valuable experience in both the fitness and allied health fields. Aaron began his career in fitness while studying sport and exercise science. He finished his Certificate IV in Fitness while completing this degree and began work in multiple fitness centres, learning his craft and applying exercise science principles to his work. Aaron then branched out into treating workplace and musculoskeletal injury alongside physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons. From there, he furthered his career to include work within residential aged care facilities treating a range of conditions through exercise and lifestyle interventions.

3 Ben Cook Ben is an experienced trainer who has been in the fitness industry for 11 years. During this time, he has participated in all forms of personal training as part of commercial gyms, personal training studios and corporate health programs. Ben has been working in training and assessment for four years at some of Australia s top RTOs and brings a wealth of fitness and teaching knowledge to the course. Ben holds a Bachelor in Exercise and Sport Science, Certificate III/IV in Fitness, Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as well as various short courses through the ASCA, Rehab Trainer and Kettlebell Coaching. Dane Ivicevic Dane is a body composition specialist and an integrative medicine practitioner running a specialised health and body composition consultancy with over 15 years experience helping others achieve their personal best in health and fitness. Dane is also a Biochemist for Gen-Tec Nutrition, where he conducts research and development for the formulation and design of leading sports supplements Australia wide. As a qualified clinical biochemist, nutritionist and exercise scientist Dane has also lectured at Australia s leading fitness and nutrition institutes over the past 7 years, and has presented at various wellness and fitness conferences on nutrition. An accomplished bodybuilder, he has competed internationally since 2005, placing in the top three at the universe titles three times within NABBA, INBA and WFF. He has also won the Australian titles for his division three times. A big believer in education, Dane holds the following qualifications: Masters of Complimentary Medicine (Current), Postgraduate Diploma of Infection and Immunity, Postgraduate Certificate of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Exercise Science), Diploma of Exercise Science and Fitness Management, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificate IV Fitness and a Certificate III Fitness. Matthew Burns Matthew has been employed within the fitness industry and education sector for 6 years as a personal trainer and as a PDHPE teacher/trainer & Assessor for Fitness and Sport & Recreation. As a personal trainer, Matthew has worked for a number or gyms across Sydney and has run an independent personal training business. Matthew s passion for learning about the body continued into his university years, where his primary focus was Exercise Science (Bachelor) and Secondary Education (Diploma). Matthew also holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Pool lifeguard Certification, Certificate III in Fitness and was a sponsored fitness model in the under 30 Australian National Bodybuilding (ANB) Nationals competition in Sydney 2012.

4 Matthew Morrison Matthew is a registered Australian Strength and Conditioning Coach with experience training AFL draftees, elite level junior rugby union players and highly ranked Muay Thai fighters. Matthew holds a Diploma of Fitness, a Certificate IV in Fitness, a Certificate III in Fitness, and a Certificate III in Nutrition and Dietetic Assistance, as well as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. An ardent advocate for fitness, he runs his own personal training business, has worked with one of Australia s leading supplement companies and continues to work closely with Barbarian Muay Thai fight team. An athlete in his own right, Matthew has a passion for, and competes in, both Muay Thai and Kickboxing. Phil Casey Since receiving his Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Phil has held a number of specialist posts in both hospital and community settings, including roles in pediatrics and working with diabetics. He has also worked as a chiropractic assistant in Sydney s CBD for five years, a role which saw him perform exercise rehabilitation sessions for clients. Also qualified in sports/remedial massage and personal fitness training, Phil has 20 years fitness industry experience including personal training, facility management and sales. As an educator, Phil has over six years experience teaching a range of face-to-face and online courses across anatomy and physiology, Certificate III and IV in Fitness and the Diploma of Fitness. Phil McKay Phil has completed a Certificate III and IV in Fitness and a Diploma of Fitness. Phil began his career as a gym instructor and also worked in personal training. He later moved into a fitness coordinator role, supervising a team of personal trainers and group fitness instructors. After a few years of managing a professional gym, Phil started his own fitness studio. Phil wants to use his experience to help his students take their passion to change their lives, and develop better health and wellbeing.

5 Robert Bikesic Robert has skills in many areas, including lecturing, coordinating fitness programs, personal training and running group fitness classes. He is passionate about helping individuals achieve their sporting and fitness goals. Robert holds a bachelors degree in Sports Coaching and Administration, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, a Certificate IV in Fitness, a Level 2 in Strength and Conditioning and other related certifications. He also currently competes in the Men s Black Belt under 87 kg divisions in WTF Taekwondo; hoping to eventually achieve the green and gold. Academic information Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Module 1: Module 1: Certificate III in Fitness SISFFIT302A Provide quality service in the fitness industry Communicate with clients Maintain personal presentation standards Provide service to clients Develop a client relationship Respond to conflicts and client complaints Use basic counselling skills SISXIND101A Work effectively in sport and recreation environments Develop sport and recreation industry knowledge Identify client needs and organisational objectives Implement customer-service practices Minimise risks to personal and public safety SISFFIT305A Apply anatomy and physiology principles in a fitness context Apply knowledge of anatomical and physiological terminology to fitness instruction Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to fitness instruction

6 Apply the relevant principles of the body's systems to fitness instruction Apply an understanding of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system when providing information about exercise programs Relate the structure and function of the cardiovascular system and respiratory system to fitness activities Apply knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system to fitness activities Apply knowledge of the body's energy systems to exercise instruction SISFFIT306A Provide healthy eating information to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines Explain the relationship between healthy eating, health and fitness to clients Provide basic information to clients about the fundamental principles of healthy eating Provide healthy eating information to clients regarding body composition management Support fitness clients with body image issues Refer clients to medical or allied health professionals for further information or consultation Provide information about the structure and function of the digestive system HLTAID003 Provide first aid Respond to an emergency situation Apply appropriate first aid procedures Communicate details of the incident Evaluate the incident and own performance Open Colleges does not offer this Unit of Competency. You will be required to undertake the Unit of Competency with an external provider at your own cost. SISFFIT301A Provide fitness orientation and health screening Identify general client fitness requirements Advise client on the benefits of fitness appraisal and exercise prescription Administer and process a health screening questionnaire SISFFIT307A Undertake client health assessment Review pre-test screening information Determine the fitness goals of clients Conduct a basic fitness appraisal Motivate and encourage clients SISFFIT304A Instruct and monitor fitness programs Identify client needs and expectations Develop an exercise plan and design a fitness program for a client Motivate clients Supervise fitness activities

7 Review and adapt the client s fitness program SISFFIT308A Plan and deliver gym programs Develop customised gym programs Instruct resistance exercises Supervise training sessions Develop a circuit training session plan Instruct a circuit training session Review circuit training session Monitor client progress SISXFAC201A Maintain sport and recreation equipment for activities Perform routine equipment maintenance Carry out equipment repairs Store equipment to maintain in serviceable condition SISXRSK301A Undertake risk analysis of activities Establish the context of the risk analysis Identify risks associated with an activity Conduct risk analysis of an activity Undertake risk assessment of an activity Treat risks associated with an activity Monitor and review the risk management of an activity SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies Observe health and safety procedures Contribute to the management of OHS issues Carry out general maintenance procedures SISFFIT303A Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery Identify specific population clients Provide advice to specific population clients regarding exercise testing and participation Deliver exercise programs for specific populations under the guidance of medical or allied health professionals Identify a network of medical and allied health professionals SISFFIT312A Plan and deliver an endurance training program Develop an endurance training program

8 Prepare for program delivery Deliver the program Evaluate endurance training program SISFFIT311A Deliver approved community fitness programs Prepare for program delivery Deliver approved community fitness program Monitor and modify the activities Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the program. Module 2: Module 2: Certificate IV in Fitness SISFFIT419A Apply exercise science principles to planning exercise Apply a knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy to exercise planning, programming, and instruction Apply related concepts and principles of mechanics to exercise Apply related concepts of physiology to exercise SISFFIT417A Undertake long term exercise programming Use the principles and variables of programming that underlie exercise planning Use a structured approach to exercise planning Write the exercise plan for specific fitness adaptations Evaluate and modify existing exercise plans for fitness industry clients Demonstrate and instruct the use of cardio-vascular equipment Demonstrate and instruct the use of free weight equipment Demonstrate and instruct the use of innovative exercise equipment SISFFIT416A Apply motivational psychology to provide guidance on exercise behaviour and change to meet health and fitness goals Support clients to undertake exercise behaviour change Implement strategies to improve client exercise adherence Apply a variety of motivational techniques when training clients SISFFIT415A Work collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals Identify and refer clients requiring medical or allied health professional expertise Receive and respond to referrals Apply exercise considerations and guidelines to provide an exercise plan to manage clients with identified special requirements Monitor client responses and progress

9 Maintain case management file SISFFIT418A Undertake appraisals of functional movement Prepare clients for postural appraisal Assess client's range of movement Analyse client's static posture Observe client's dynamic posture Provide information to clients relating to posture SISFFIT420A Plan and deliver exercise programs to support desired body composition outcomes Review pre-appraisal screening information Conduct a body composition appraisal of client Design an exercise plan to improve body composition Implement and monitor exercise plans to address body composition outcomes SISFFIT421A Plan and deliver personal training Plan personal training program for clients Prepare personal training exercise plans Demonstrate exercise activities and use of equipment Implement the personal training exercise plan Review and modify fitness goals Plan and arrangement of equipment within a fitness facility Evaluate and select equipment for a fitness facility SISFFIT314A Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions Plan the exercise Instruct the exercise session Evaluate the exercise session CHCIC301E Interact effectively with children Communicate positively with children on an ongoing basis Promote positive behaviour Collaborate with children about their interests Respect similarities and differences and encourage children to respect these differences Support children in learning about the decision-making process SISFFIT313A Plan and deliver exercise to apparently healthy children and adolescents

10 Plan the exercise Instruct the exercise session Evaluate the exercise session BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business Identify and implement business legal documents Comply with legislation codes and regulatory requirements Negotiate and arrange contracts BSBSMB403 Market the small business Develop marketing strategies Determine a marketing mix for the business Implement marketing strategies Monitor and improve marketing performance BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning Identify elements of the business plan Develop a business plan Develop strategies for minimising risks Assessment details Case studies Logbook Portfolio Questions Reports Research projects Recognition of Prior Learning We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. Open Colleges has developed an RPL application kit for this course. The Student Handbook, available in the Key Student Information section of our website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options. Course duration

11 The duration for the course is maximum 36 months. As a self-paced online course, the time it will take you to complete is flexible and dependent on ability and time available. Work placement What is a work placement? A work placement is the part of your course where you learn and are assessed in a place of work related to your course which has been approved by Open Colleges. At your work placement, you ll get practical, hands-on training under the guidance of a supervisor. What are the benefits? By undertaking a work placement you ll get a chance to put the knowledge you ve learned on your course into practice. You ll also develop practical, on-the-job skills and could make contacts that could help you find a job once you graduate. Work placement is often the most rewarding part of a student s course. Working face-to-face with clients and colleagues in your chosen field makes a huge difference to your career confidence. How do I find a work placement? You ll need to find a work placement yourself and ensure it s approved by Open Colleges. When looking for a suitable work placement host organisation, have a think about the following: Are you already working or volunteering in the industry your course is related to? You could potentially do your work placement at your current place of work or have contacts that could recommend a suitable work place. Ask around! If you re entering a new industry, do some research and start thinking about organisations you could approach. We have plenty of resources available to help with approaching and finding a suitable work placement organisation. What support will I get? It s your responsibility to find a suitable work place to carry out your work placement, however, there is a Work Placement Team available to give you a hand if you find that you are struggling. Work placement hours This course contains a minimum of 180 hours of work placement. Host organisation As part of this pathway you are required to undertake a minimum of 180 hours of Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) during the course in an appropriate workplace, supervised by a qualified staff member: Certificate III in Fitness: Minimum of 80 hours Certificate IV in Fitness: Minimum of 100 hours. You will need to secure your own Work Placement; however Open Colleges can provide advice and direction through

12 our Work Placement Support Team. Additionally, you can choose to be assessed through our network of Assessment Centres and Workplace Assessment Centres, at your own cost, which is outlined in the Schedule of Administrative Fees (available on the Key Student Information page of this website). Your work placement will need to be completed in Australia, and you will be responsible for the costs of any travel, accommodation, statutory checks or other requirements related to your work placement. Requirements Education You will need to have completed year 10, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following: A qualification at Certificate II level or higher OR 2 years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication. Education There are no formal education entry requirements for this course. Minimum age You will need to be at least 18 years old. Computing All users: Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent Broadband internet connection 4GB of RAM - 8GB is recommended 10.5GB available hard disc space for installation; additional free space is required during installation DVD - ROM drive - compatible with dual-layer DVDs 1280 x 800 display (1280 x 1024 recommended) with 16 bit colour and 512 MB of V-RAM Access to an A3 and A2 printer or photocopier Access to a high-resolution colour printer and scanner Adobe Reader XI or equivalent. Windows users: Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 8 recommended) Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor Open GL 2.0 capable system Java Runtime Environment 1.6 QuickTime software required for HTML 5 media playback and multimedia features Adobe Flash Player 10 software required to export SWF files.

13 Mac OS users: Mac OS X v10.6 or v10.7 Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support Digital equipment You will need access to: A digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, image and audio files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smart phones include this technology. Software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet. Skills To successfully complete this course, you will require basic computing skills. This includes: Creating, saving and editing Microsoft Office documents Accessing and searching the internet Downloading and saving documents from websites Uploading documents through websites Participating in online discussions Compressing image files Recording, compressing and uploading videos. Additional First Aid The unit HLTAID003 Apply first aid (or its equivalent) is not delivered by Open Colleges. This unit can be satisfied via the completion of the nationally recognised unit of competency or its equivalent offered by an approved provider. You will need to provide a certified copy of a current certificate or Statement of Attainment to be provided credit for this unit. You will need to pay a fee directly to the provider and may be required to travel in order to undertake this unit with the provider of your choice. Whilst it is not a requirement to hold a current first aid certificate to undertake work placement in this industry, workplaces have the right to request this. Language, Literacy and Numeracy Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here ( Studying online with Open Colleges

14 Flexibility - study at your own pace When you study online with Open Colleges you re in control. You can choose to complete your course quickly or keep to a steady pace, and with no deadlines or schedules to stick to, fitting your learning around your everyday commitments is easy. Everything you need to study is online so you can study wherever you like but that doesn t mean you re on your own. OpenSpace is our purpose-built online learning platform. It s where you ll go to access your learning materials, contact your expert trainers and assessors, upload your assessments and find all the support and motivation you need to keep going from the OC community. Your online community What is OpenSpace? Open Colleges offers you a custom-designed online-learning platform called OpenSpace. Your learning platform is the heart of your study experience. This is where you'll navigate through your course materials, contact your trainers and assessors, and connect with other online students. What can I do in OpenSpace? OpenSpace provides you with a secure, interactive learning environment that allows you to access a wealth of learning resources. In OpenSpace you can: Access all your course materials, including videos and other digital resources Complete the learning activities related to your course Get the latest news about Open Colleges and your course Access the Student Lounge - a hub for student information and resources, including how-to videos, forms, relevant policies and procedures, communication tools and study tips Get to know your fellow students by posting in the course forums, and find a 'Study Buddy' Connect with your Trainers and Assessors Access extensive online libraries for research Upload your assessments, view feedback, and access your grades It s just like a real campus but it s available anywhere and anytime. How to get support Academic support Your experienced trainers are available in OpenSpace to answer any questions you may have regarding the learning materials or assessments. Your program manager can also provide you with advice and support regarding the overall course. Student support The student support team is your one-stop service centre for all student administrative issues including enrolment, change of contact details, OpenSpace support, assessment results and certification. You can access the student support team in OpenSpace or by or phone. Learning support The learning support team is a dedicated team of specialists that provide you with a comprehensive induction to studying with Open Colleges as well as specifc support if you encounter learning difficulties during your studies.

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