SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness

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You will also gain a thorough understanding of exercise science principles, including concepts of anatomy and exercise physiology and the main theories behind healthy eating for a variety of populations and how to deliver safe and effective exercise to older populations.

The AC Gym Instructor Course has been developed to promote a high level of skill and will prepare you to work on the gym/studio floor with confidence. This course has been developed by the most sought after and experienced fitness educationalists in Australia (check out our academic faculty). The AC Certificate III in Fitness can be completed as a mix of campus-based/workplace and online via our unique online learning portal CREATINE, which includes our online fitness centre - open 24/7.

Campus based courses can be completed either part time or full time and are offered every month at our brand new campuses (from Jan 2016). Or you can complete the course entirely online* (enrol anytime).

*All students will complete a Skills Based Professional Development Manual and a Practical Workshops program.

Australian College, in partnership with Vital First Aid Training Services (RTO90531) will conduct campus based First Aid classes at Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales. These classes may be attended for an additional cost, depending on availability.

Professional Recognition

AC graduates may apply for registration and insurance with the Fitness Australia Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) as a Gym Instructor and also gain International recognition. Fitness Australia’s REPs provides assurance and confidence to consumers, employers and health professionals that all registered exercise professionals are qualified and have the knowledge, skills and competence to perform specific roles.

Course units

For this course you have 3 modules and 1 first aid unit (16 units of competency in total), to complete:

• Anatomy and Physiology (4 units)
• Working in the Industry (5 units)
• Exercise Prescription (6 units)*
• Provide First Aid*

You will also have access to the: Online Fitness Centre (OFC).

During your course you will complete a Professional Development Manual and a Practical Workshops Manual that you will receive as a hard copy on completion of unit 15 and you will also complete or will have completed already a *Provide First Aid course (usually a 1 day course with some online study). Contact the office for our campus based dates.

You will need to undertake the first aid course unit externally, in your area and submit a copy of your certification to the College.

* = Units which can be credit transferred to the AC Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40215)

Entry requirements

• Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
• Access to a mobile device with the ability to produce MP4 or MOV video files and that has compression software
• A good command of written English
• Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week

If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.

Qualification pathways

• Complete the required training and the assessment requirements
• Have you studied a related course? Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• Are you currently working in a related industry? Apply for Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)