Personal Training

Unit code: SCL1001 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
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Overview
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Overview

This unit focuses on the practice of personal training. Students will gain skills associated with sound practices (i.e. identify client fitness requirements including pre-exercise health screening, exercise programming, exercise instruction and program and client evaluation) relevant to operating as a fitness professional. These skills will provide a basis for training design that can later be applied specific to training programs suitable to be used in a range of environments. Students will demonstrate their knowledge and skills through the delivery and instruction of exercise. Information relevant to professionals in the industry such as accreditation and registration, professional development, professional associations and employment options will also be explored.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Develop and document client profiles to assist in determining a client’s fitness requirements;
  2. Apply the basic principles of exercise training to design a variety of programs that meet client (individual & small groups) needs;
  3. Demonstrate the appropriate application of training principles through the delivery and instruction of exercise;
  4. Articulate how the fitness and personal training industry operates in Australia including the process of professional accreditation; and,
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of business practice relevant to operating as a personal trainer.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 10%
Case-study client pre-exercise screening (400 words)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 40%
Design an exercise training program for a case-study client (1200 words equivalent)
Assessment type: Practical Demonstration
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Grade: 30%
Design and deliver three (two one-on-one and one small group personal training sessions (45 min per session; submitted written sessions, 600 words equivalent)
Assessment type: Poster
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Grade: 20%
Produce a fitness business operational plan (800 words equivalent)

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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