Diploma of Fitness
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- About this course
- Careers
- Study pathways
- Course details
- Course structure
- Units and electives
- Admission information
- Course objectives
- How to apply
About this course
Take the next step in your career and become a fitness specialist. Learn to plan and initiate fitness programs, co-ordinate and manage resources, and select and instruct in the technical use of equipment.
When you graduate you will be able to register as a fitness provider with a Fitness Industry Association.
Find out how to apply »
Careers
- fitness instructor
- fitness centre and facility manager
- fitness centre adviser
- fitness specialist
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Study Pathways
There are recognised study pathways for this course. You may be able to get credit in a bachelor degree by studying this course.
TAFE to Undergraduate
You can get credit in the following degrees at VU if you complete the Diploma of Fitness:
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management (Outdoor Recreation Stream)
- You may get up to half a year of credit.
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management (Recreation Management Stream)
- You may get up to a year of credit.
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management (Sport Management Stream)
- You may get up to half a year of credit.
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement (Clinical Exercise Science Stream)
- You may get three units of credit.
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement (Exercise and Sport Science Stream)
- You may get up to half a year of credit.
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement (Human Movement Stream)
- You may get up to a year of credit.
To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the School of Sport & Science
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Course details
- Course location
- Footscray Park, Melton and Industry
- Other locations
Campus (TAFE Fees Apply)
- Faculty
- Faculty of Workforce Development
- School
- School of Sport & Science
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study options
- Full Time
- Study mode
- On campus
- Course code
- SRF50206
Course Structure
The course is one year full-time. Full-time.
Units and electives
Pre-Requisite Units of Study
- Conduct Projects [SRXOGN001A]
- Implement and Monitor the Organisation's Occupational Health and Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs [SRXOHS002B]
- Undertake Risk Analysis of Activities [SRXRIK001A]
- Apply Sport and Recreation Law [SRXINU002A]
- Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures [SRXOHS001B]
Pre-Requisite Units of Study for stream units
- Provide Orientation to Clients Prior to Undertaking a Fitness Program [SRFFIT001B]
- Undertake Client Induction and Screening [SRFFIT003B]
- Develop Basic Fitness Programs [SRFFIT004B]
- Apply Basic Exercise Science to Exercise Instruction [SRFFIT005B]
- Use and Maintain Core Fitness Industry Equipment [SRFFIT006B]
- Provide Advice to Clients on the Application of Basic Anatomy and Physiology to Fitness Programs [SRFFIT014A]
- Provide Nutrition Advice to Clients in Accordance With Recommended Guidelines [SRFFIT015A]
- Instruct Fitness Activity Skills to a Client Using Fitness Equipment [SRFGYM001B]
- Provide Leadership to Groups [SRXGRO003A]
- Undertake Relevant Exercise Planning and Programming [SRFFIT007B]
- Utilise a Broad Knowledge of Exercise Science in Exercise Planning, Programming and Instruction [SRFFIT008B]
- Undertake Postural Appraisal of Low Risk Clients [SRFFIT009B]
- Utilise a Broad Range of Fitness Equipment [SRFFIT010B]
- Provide Exercise for Fitness Industry Clients With Special Requirements [SRFFIT011B]
- Utilise an Understanding of Motivational Psychology With Fitness Clients [SRFFIT012B]
- Provide Information and Exercise Related to Nutrition and Body Composition [SRFFIT013B]
- Plan and Delivery Exercise for Children and Young Adolescents [SRFCHA001A]
Core Units of Study
- Manage Meetings [BSBADM502A]
- Lead Work Teams [BSBFLM404A]
- Use Advanced Features of Computer Applications [ICAITU126B]
- Determine Needs of Client Populations [SRXGCSS07A]
- Promote Compliance With Laws and Legal Principles [SRXINU004A]
- Manage Culture and Education to Expand Participation in a Leisure and Recreation Service [SRXINU005A]
- Manage Projects [SRXOGN002A]
- Establish, Maintain and Evaluate the Organisation's Occupational Health and Safety System [SRXOHS003B]
- Manage an Organisation's Risk [SRXRIK002A]
Stream Units of Study
- Make Referrals and Work Collaboratively With Allied Health Professionals Where Appropriate [SRFAHN001A]
- Receive and Respond to Rehabilitation Referrals From Allied Health Professionals [SRFAHN002A]
- Apply Information From Postural Appraisals to Fitness Programs for Moderate Risk Clients [SRFFIT016A]
- Provide Nutrition Information to Clients With Specific Requirements in Accordance With Recommended Guidelines [SRFFIT017A]
- Apply Anatomy and Physiology to Fitness Programs for Moderate Risk Clients [SRFFIT018A]
- Provide Body Composition Management Programming for Moderate Risk Clients [SRFFSP001A]
- Provide Information About Injury Prevention and Management to Fitness Clients [SRFFSP002A]
- Plan and Deliver Exercise to Promote Physical and Psychological Well-Being in Low to Moderate Risk Clients [SRFFSP003A]
- Plan and Deliver Exercise for Moderate Risk Children and Young Adolescents [SRFFSP004A]
- Plan and Deliver Exercise for People With a Disability [SRFFSP005A]
- Plan and Deliver Exercise Strategies for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation [SRFFSP006A]
- Plan and Deliver Exercise for Moderate Risk Clients With Cardio-Respiratory Considerations [SRFFSP007A]
- Plan and Deliver Exercise for Clients With Moderate Risk of Metabolic Syndrome [SRFFSP008A]
- Plan and Deliver Exercise for Moderate Risk Clients With Musculoskeletal Needs [SRFFSP009A]
- Plan and Deliver Exercise for Low to Moderate Risk Clients With Neurological Impairment [SRFFSP010A]
Physiotheraphy Assistant Skill Set
Pre-requisite units:
- Assist With an Allied Health Program [HLTAH301A]
- Assist With Client Movement [HLTCSD305B]
- Recognise Healthy Body Systems in a Health Care Context [HLTAP301A]
Physiotherapy units:
- Deliver and Monitor a Client-Specific Exercise Program [HLTAH401A]
- Assist With Physiotherapy Treatments and Interventions [HLTAH402A]
- Deliver and Monitor Exercise Program for Mobility [HLTAH403A]
Admission information
- TAFE: NA
- Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent
- International: IELTS 5.5
- Mature: Relevant industry experience or as assessed by the University
Course objectives
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become a registered fitness specialist.
How to apply for this course
Applications have closed for this course. Closing date: 27 January 2012
Please contact the Faculty of Workforce Development for the next course intake date.
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available in the:
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
- School of Sport and Science | Phone: +61 3 9919 5580 | Email: fitness@vu.edu.au
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