Diploma of Fitness
A Diploma in Fitness (SIS50215) will give you the opportunity to take on a more advanced position in the fitness industry. A Diploma in Fitness will give you the ability to:
Design and deliver exercise programs under the guidance of an allied heath practitioner for individuals and small groups with a range of medical conditions ;
Work with allied health practitioners in a support role for clients with special fitness needs;
Develop management skills to own/operate a fitness business.
These individuals have substantial depth of knowledge to plan, conduct and evaluate advanced exercise programs using principles of program design, and progressed anatomy and physiology knowledge to support delivery of functional, effective and safe exercise programs
This qualification provides a pathway to work in a diversity of fitness industry businesses including fitness centres, gyms, aquatic facilities, community facilities
Other important opportunites and knowledge that come from this qualification are:
Career pathway options for University degrees in Exercise Science, Human Movement, and more
Understanding and working with clients that have lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, hypertension, and more
Increase knowledge, skills and understanding of injuries, injury prevention and rehabilitation
Advanced strength and conditioning programming and exercises including power and plyometrics for sport specific clients and athletes
Job roles and titles upon completion of this qualification:
Specialised fitness trainer
Personal trainer of clientele with specific requirements
Childhood fitness trainer
Strength and conditioning coach
Personal training coordinator