FFS442

Older Adult Trainer Specialisation

Extend your passion for fitness, with this fitness short course on the basics of providing fitness training to more mature members of the community. Study the physical, psychological and social changes due to the aging process, and use this knowledge to assess fitness and plan exercise programs. On completion, participants are able to register as an Older Adult Trainer under the Fitness Australia professional registration scheme



Entry Criteria

Successful completion of Certificate IV in Fitness in another area of specialisation, or the appropriate knowledge and skills/training to meet competency in the Certificate IV in Fitness prerequisites including gym instruction

Program Duration

Short program       6 weeks
(1 evening per week)

Program Award

Statement of Attainment

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Standard course cost will be charged for units of study/courses credited via RPL.

For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:

The RPL Co-ordinator
13 72 48
rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au

How to Apply

If attached, complete an application form and return to the Southbank Institute of Technology with the appropriate documentation. If an application form is not attached, please call the Student Administration & Services on 13 72 48.


Applications Close


1 week prior to course commencement.

Cost

Full Fee                $340.00


Please note: All programs are subject to a $14 Administration Fee per year, payable on enrolment.

For Additional Information

Location:Southbank
Telephone:13 72 48
Facsimile:07 3244 6042
Address 
In Person: Health Science
Level 4, A Block
66 Ernest Street
South Brisbane
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 14
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Email: enquiry@southbank.edu.au
Find us at:www.Southbank.edu.au

Course Outline

Course Code Course Name
SRFOLD001B Plan and deliver exercise for older adults
This brochure was last updated Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 July 2010 and 31 December 2010. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
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