SRF50206-1
Diploma of Fitness
(Incorporating SRF40206-1 Certificate IV in Fitness)
Program CRICOS Number: Certificate IV: 066416G; Diploma: 066417G
This program is the highest-level qualification in the fitness industry and leads to the vocational outcome of Fitness Specialist. It provides the student with the in depth knowledge and skills to plan, deliver and monitor the progress of exercise programs for both low risk and moderate risk clients, in conjunction with suitably qualified allied health and/or medical professionals. It may also be used as a career pathway qualification leading onto tertiary studies in the area of human movement studies or exercise science.
The program includes a broad range of advanced technical skills, management and leadership skills incorporating areas of study such as anatomy and physiology; postural appraisal and corrective exercise; the prevention and management of exercise related injuries; body composition management; exercise strategies for individuals with disability, musculo-skeletal conditions, cardio-respiratory needs, metabolic disorders, or neurological impairments and nutrition for clients with specific requirements.
The program includes a broad range of advanced technical skills, management and leadership skills incorporating areas of study such as anatomy and physiology; postural appraisal and corrective exercise; the prevention and management of exercise related injuries; body composition management; exercise strategies for individuals with disability, musculo-skeletal conditions, cardio-respiratory needs, metabolic disorders, or neurological impairments and nutrition for clients with specific requirements.
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Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to obtain registration as a Fitness Specialist under the Fitness Australia National Fitness Registration Scheme providing both national and international recognition. Those completing the two-year program are also eligible to register as a Fitness Instructor and a Fitness Trainer.
Career opportunities include: Fitness Instructor; working independently as a Personal Trainer; Older Adult Instructor; working as a Fitness Specialist in conjunction with Allied Health professionals to provide exercise programs related to Exercise Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Weight Management; Sports Conditioning Coach; or Personal Health Management Provider.
Career opportunities include: Fitness Instructor; working independently as a Personal Trainer; Older Adult Instructor; working as a Fitness Specialist in conjunction with Allied Health professionals to provide exercise programs related to Exercise Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Weight Management; Sports Conditioning Coach; or Personal Health Management Provider.
Entry Criteria
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 (with no individual band less than 5.0) or TOEFL 530 or ISLPR 2+
Academic Entry Requirements: Completion of Year 12 education in Queensland or its equivalent OR where experience and/or qualifications are indicative of success
Academic Entry Requirements: Completion of Year 12 education in Queensland or its equivalent OR where experience and/or qualifications are indicative of success
Program Articulation
Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into university and/or may contribute towards study credits.
Program Duration
Full Time : 84 weeks including 12 weeks holiday- 4 semesters
Program Award
Diploma
Certificate IV
Certificate IV
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
Venue
- Southbank Campus
How to Apply
Contact Southbank International Services:
Email: sbit.international@southbank.edu.au
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 111
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Australia
Telephone: +(617) 3244 5100
Facsimile: +(617) 3244 5588
Applications Close
For full time applicants there is one intake per year in February, and applications are open until the commencement of the program.
Cost
$20,000.00
Cost includes $8,000 for the Certificate IV in Fitness.
This cost does not include any materials. Textbooks or equipment must be purchased in addition.
For Additional Information
| Location: | International |
| Telephone: | 617 3244 5100 |
| Facsimile: | 617 3244 5588 |
| Address | |
| In Person: | International Services 66 Ernest St Ground Level, C Block South Brisbane |
| Mail: | Southbank International Services Locked Mail Bag 111 SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101 AUSTRALIA |
| Email: | sbit.international@southbank.edu.au |
| Find us at: | www.sbi.net.au |
Course Outline
| SEMESTER 1 | Course Code | Course Name |
| BSBCMN302A | Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development |
| BSBFLM303A | Contribute to Effective Workplace Relationships |
| SRXGCSO04A | Meet Client Needs and Expectations |
| SRXGCST03A | Process Client Complaints |
| THHGCS02B | Promote Products and Services to Customers |
| SRXINU002A | Apply Sport and Recreation Law |
| SRXOHS001B | Follow Defined OHS Policy and Procedures |
| SRXRIK001A | Undertake Risk Analysis of Activities |
| SRXFAD001A | Provide First Aid |
| SRXFAD002A | Provide Advanced First Aid Response |
| ICAITU006C | Design Computing Packages |
| SRFFIT001B | Provide Orientation to Clients Prior to Undertaking a Fitness Program |
| SRFFIT003B | Undertake Client Induction and Screening |
| SRFFIT004B | Develop Basic Fitness Programs |
| SRFFIT005B | Apply Basic Exercise Science to Exercise Instruction |
| SRFFIT014A | Provide Advice to Clients on the Application of Basic Anatomy and Physiology to Fitness Programs |
| SRFFIT006B | Use and Maintain Core Fitness Industry Equipment |
| SRFGYM001B | Instruct Fitness Activity Skills to Client Using Fitness Equipment |
| SRFGYM002B | Customise Gym Instructional Skills to Include Specific Areas of Expertise Current in the Fitness Industry |
| SRSSPT005A | Conduct Warm Up and Cool Down |
| SRFFIT015A | Provide Nutrition Advice to Clients in Accordance with Recommended Guidelines |
| SRFSPP002A | Develop and Apply an Awareness of Specific Populations to Exercise Delivery |
| SRFCTC001A | Plan and Instruct a Circuit Training Class |
| SRFETP001A | Plan and Instruct an Endurance Training Program |
| SRXGRO003A | Provide Leadership to Groups |
| VPC200 | Vocational Placement |
| SRFGEX001A | Plan and Instruct a Group Exercise Class |
| SRFAQA001B | Instruct Water Based Fitness Classes for Low Risk Clients |
| SRCAQU003B | Respond to an Aquatic Emergency Using Basic Water Techniques |
| SEMESTER 2 | Course Code | Course Name |
| BSBCMN402A | Develop Work Priorities |
| SRXGCSO06A | Address Client Needs |
| SRXGCST05A | Coordinate Client Service Activities |
| SRXINU003A | Analyse Participation Patterns in Specific Markets of the Leisure and Recreation Industry |
| SRXINU004A | Promote Compliance with Laws and Legal Principles |
| SRXOHS002B | Implement and Monitor the Organisations Occupational Health and Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs |
| SRXRIK001A | Undertake Risk Analysis of Activities |
| SRXOGN001A | Conduct Projects |
| SRFFIT010B | Utilise a Broad Range of iFtness Equipment |
| SRFFIT007B | Undertake Relevant Exercise Planning and Programming |
| SRFFIT008B | Utilise a Broad Knowledge of Exercise Science in Exercise Planning, Programming and Instruction |
| SRFFIT009B | Undertake Postural Appraisal of Low Risk Clients |
| SRFFIT011B | Provide Exercise for Fitness Industry Clients with Special Requirements |
| SRFFIT013B | Provide Information and Exercise Related to Nutrition and Body Composition |
| SRFPTI001B | Plan and Deliver Personal Training |
| SRFFIT012B | Utilise an Understanding of Motivational Psychology with Fitness Clients |
| SRFFIT010B | Utilise a Broad Range of Fitness Equipment |
| SRFCHA001A | Plan and Deliver Exercise for Children and Young Adolescents |
| SRSSTC001A | Teach or Develop Basic Skills of Strength and Conditioning |
| SRSSTC002A | Plan and Prepare a Strength and Conditioning Program for a Competitive Athlete |
| SRSSTC003A | Operate in Accordance with Accepted Strength and Conditioning Industry Health and Safety Practices |
| SRSSTC004A | Operate and Maintain Strength and Conditioning Facilities and Equipment |
| SRFOLD001B | Plan and Deliver Exercise for Older Adults |
| VPC220 | Vocational Placement |
| SEMESTERS 3 AND 4 | Course Code | Course Name |
| BSBADM502A | Manage Meetings |
| BSBFLM404A | Lead Work Teams |
| SRXOGN002A | Manage Projects |
| SRXINU005A | Manage Culture and Education to Expand Participation in a Leisure and Recreation Service |
| SRXGCSS07A | Determine the Needs of Client Populations |
| SRFFSP003A | Plan and Deliver Exercise to Promote Physical and Psychological Wellbeing in Low to Moderate Risk Clients |
| BSBMKG501A | Evaluate Marketing Opportunities |
| BSBMKG502A | Establish and Adjust the Marketing Mix |
| SRXINU004A | Promote Compliance with Laws and Legal Practices |
| SRXOHS003B | Establish, Maintain and Evaluate the Organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety System |
| SRXRIK002A | Manage an Organisation`s Risk |
| SRFFIT017A | 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 |
| SRFAHN001A | Make Referrals and Work Collaboratively with Allied Health Professionals where Appropriate |
| SRFAHN002A | Receive and Respond to Rehabilitation Referrals from Allied Health Professionals |
| SRFFSP001A | Provide Body Composition Management Programming for Moderate Risk Clients |
| SRFFSP008A | Plan and Deliver Exercise for Clients with Metabolic Syndrome |
| SRFFSP002A | Provide Information about Injury Prevention and Management to Fitness Clients |
| SRFFIT016A | Apply Information from Postural Appraisals to Fitness Programs for Moderate Risk Clients |
| SRFFSP006A | Plan and Deliver Exercise for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation |
| SRFFSP009A | Plan and Deliver Exercise for Moderate Risk Clients with Musculoskeletal Needs |
| SRFFSP005A | Plan and Deliver Exercise for People with a Disability |
| SRFFSP010A | Plan and Deliver Exercise for Low to Moderate Risk Clients with Neurological Impairment |
| SRFFSP004A | Plan and Deliver Exercise for Moderate Risk Children and Young Adolescents |
| SRFFSP007A | Plan and Deliver Exercise for Moderate Risk Clients with Cardiorespiratory Considerations |
| SRSSTC005A | Teach or Develop Advanced Skills of Strength and Conditioning |
| SRSSTC006A | Plan and Prepare a Strength and Conditioning Program for a High Performance Athlete |
| ICAITU126B | Use Advanced Features of Computer Applications |
International Student Information
Southbank Institute of Technology is situated in the city of Brisbane and is Queensland’s largest Government Vocational Education provider, with over 30,000 student enrolments per year. Southbank Institute of Technology is an ideal place to study. The Institute campus is located at Southbank close to Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD) and vibrant inner city areas.
Students at Southbank Institute of Technology have access to the Institute’s wide range of facilities and services. These include the Auditorium, Beauty and Natural Therapies Clinic, Bookshop, Cafe, Computer Laboratories, Conference and Function Facilities, Gymnasium and a Restaurant. Some of these facilities are staffed by the students from the Institute.
Teaching methods combine face-to-face delivery, self-study and project work. Students may be required to complete work experience and/or field trips to be eligible for the program award. Southbank Institute of Technology assists students in finding appropriate organisations in which to complete this component. The majority of classes are conducted in modern, air conditioned venues. Students have access to computers in our extensive library and e-Learn centre located on campus.
Students may be required to sit for both open and closed book examinations and in some cases may be required to perform skills tests and/or oral presentations. Individual or group project work may also be used to determine competency.
The International Sales and Administration Teams consists of administrative and support staff, dedicated to assisting students throughout the various stages of study. This assistance ranges from Program Information to Admission Procedures, Entry Requirements and requirements for extending studies to Diploma or Degree level. The International Student Support Officer provides assistance with accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, public transport information and can refer students to other support services within and outside the Institute.
Students at Southbank Institute of Technology have access to the Institute’s wide range of facilities and services. These include the Auditorium, Beauty and Natural Therapies Clinic, Bookshop, Cafe, Computer Laboratories, Conference and Function Facilities, Gymnasium and a Restaurant. Some of these facilities are staffed by the students from the Institute.
Teaching methods combine face-to-face delivery, self-study and project work. Students may be required to complete work experience and/or field trips to be eligible for the program award. Southbank Institute of Technology assists students in finding appropriate organisations in which to complete this component. The majority of classes are conducted in modern, air conditioned venues. Students have access to computers in our extensive library and e-Learn centre located on campus.
Students may be required to sit for both open and closed book examinations and in some cases may be required to perform skills tests and/or oral presentations. Individual or group project work may also be used to determine competency.
The International Sales and Administration Teams consists of administrative and support staff, dedicated to assisting students throughout the various stages of study. This assistance ranges from Program Information to Admission Procedures, Entry Requirements and requirements for extending studies to Diploma or Degree level. The International Student Support Officer provides assistance with accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, public transport information and can refer students to other support services within and outside the Institute.
This brochure was last updated Friday, 20 August 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
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
