Diploma of Fitness – Specialised Exercise Trainer

Australian Fitness Academy is pleased to announce the launch of the SIS50210 Diploma of Fitness!

The Fitness Diploma provides the knowledge and skills for personal trainers to be able to link more closely with the allied health industry. 

  

About the Diploma of Fitness

 

The Diploma of Fitness covers exercise prescription for clients with a range of medical conditions and specialised needs including: 

  • Joint injuries, muscle tears, tendinopathy and ligament damage 

  • cardiovascular and respiratory conditions 

  • overweight and obesity 

  • neurological disorders and disability  

By working in association with the allied health professional, the personal trainer can assist in providing an on-going exercise and activity plan. 

The course is available to currently registered personal trainers (and those with Certificate IV in Fitness qualifications) who have relevant industry experience and an interest in rehabilitation. 


The Diploma of Fitness is arranged into the following modules: 


  • Exercise Guidelines for Cardiorespiratory Conditions

  • Exercise Rehabilitation for Musculoskeletal Conditions

  • Nutrition and Exercise Strategies for Metabolic Conditions

  • Health Management Strategies and Chronic Disease Prevention

  • Advanced First Aid

  • Exercise Guidelines for Neurological Conditions and Disability

  • Exercise Guidelines for Children with Chronic Conditions 

On completion of the qualification personal trainers will be eligible for registration as a ‘Specialised Exercise Trainer’.  

Students can enrol into individual modules of the Diploma and receive a statement of attainment on completion. The statement can be used to provide CECs / PDPs towards re-registration.   

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Study Options 

To ensure study can fit with your schedule, The Diploma of Fitness is offered through flexible delivery modes including online, and integrated.  You will have two years to complete the course.

Integrated learning

The Diploma of Fitness will be offered as an integrated course (within Victoria only) meaning students will complete the theoretical components of the course online, whilst completing the practical components face to face at the Academy in Caulfield.  This allows students currently working within the fitness industry to schedule the course around their working commitments.

 

Online learning

The course will also be offered fully online. This will include an extensive ‘on the job’ practical component and therefore, it is a requirement that students are currently employed as personal trainers.  It is also an advantage for students to have access to clients with specialised needs to assist in the clinical components of the course. 

 

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Government funded support 

Australian Fitness Academy is approved to deliver government subsidised training within Victoria via the Victorian Training Guarantee. If you are eligible you can study the Diploma of Fitness with help from the Victorian and Commonwealth governments. Government funded courses are available integrated and online.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 

Australian Fitness Academy's RPL process offers prospective students a potentially quicker way to obtain the Diploma of Fitness qualification. 

Undertaking the RPL process allows applicants to use their past qualifications and work related experience in order to match the current unit of competencies that make up the Diploma of Fitness.

Upon review of an RPL application, prospective students will be informed as to exactly what modules (if any) they need to complete in order to obtain their qualifications.

Download the Diploma of Fitness RPL Application kit here 

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For further information

For more information on the Diploma of Fitness and to register your interest in the first round enrolments please contact Australian Fitness Academy  on 1300 AFA FIT (232 348).

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