Certificate III in Fitness Fitness Coach

Master the art of managing personal work priorities, tracking performance, and sustaining competence levels with this comprehensive unit, tailored for fitness professionals and those working in diverse contexts. Discover how to efficiently plan and organise work schedules to meet client demands, monitor performance, and gather feedback to enhance your abilities. Remain up to date with industry trends and continuously develop your skills and knowledge to excel in your profession and provide outstanding service while effectively balancing your work priorities.

Develop the essential skills and knowledge to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for fitness professionals and clients with this unit. Learn to identify potential hasards and implement safe work practices, ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders. Applicable to all fitness professionals, this unit emphasises the importance of understanding workplace health and safety (WHS) while performing duties with direct supervision or individual responsibility. Create a secure training environment to deliver effective, high-quality training programs.

Discover the crucial skills and knowledge needed to provide first aid in line with the guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council and other leading clinical bodies in Australia. This comprehensive unit is perfect for fitness professionals and anyone who may need to provide first aid in various community and workplace settings. Learn how to confidently assess emergency situations, administer life-saving first aid, and manage incidents until professional medical assistance arrives. Prepare yourself for various scenarios and become a reliable first responder with this essential unit.

Explore the essential skills of pre-exercise screening and service orientation with this unit aimed at fitness professionals, gym instructors, and group fitness instructors working in diverse environments. Acquire the knowledge to collect and evaluate health information using pre-exercise screening systems, questionnaires, and guidelines. Learn to pinpoint risk factors and refer clients to medical or allied health professionals for advice on appropriate exercise intensity levels. This unit will enable trainers to develop customised exercise programs for clients, helping them achieve maximum benefits from their training sessions in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure centres, and outdoor locations.

Learn to assess clients’ current fitness levels using industry-standard pre-exercise screening data with this unit tailored for fitness professionals and gym instructors. Conduct assessments through various activities and measurements, documenting results to create customised exercise programs for clients. Ideal for trainers in diverse settings, this unit equips professionals with the skills to work independently, providing high-quality client assessments and personalised training programs to help clients achieve their fitness goals.

Develop the ability to plan group exercise sessions for mixed abilities or specific groups, such as older individuals, with this unit. Acquire the skills to adapt sessions to varying abilities and assess their success using participant feedback. Explore cardio, resistance, and flexibility exercises, with or without music. This unit is perfect for group fitness instructors and fitness professionals planning sessions based on participant needs, working in diverse environments.

Enhance your skills in delivering pre-planned group exercise sessions with this unit designed for group fitness instructors and fitness professionals. Master effective instructional techniques and adapt sessions to accommodate varying abilities. Focus on session delivery rather than planning, with sessions that may include cardiovascular, resistance, and flexibility exercises, with or without music. Work independently and use discretion and judgement to resolve routine problems while adhering to policies and procedures

Master the art of designing personalised gym-based exercise programs for individual clients with this unit aimed at fitness professionals. Learn to develop programs using pre-exercise screening data, fitness assessments, and medical advice, and offer initial guidance to clients. Monitor and evaluate client progress in largely self-managed programs while adhering to policies and procedures. Equip unsupervised gym instructors with the skills to create successful exercise programs even with minimal direct instruction.

Enhance your understanding of anatomy and physiology to design safe and effective workouts with this unit. Cover the fundamental knowledge required for fitness instruction, and explore direct links to other units for planning and instructing group and individualised exercise programs. Perfect for group fitness instructors, gym instructors, and fitness professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and elevate their training.

Learn to provide general healthy eating information to fitness clients with this unit, covering macro and micronutrients based on current Australian national dietary guidelines. Understand when to recognise situations outside your scope of practice and recommend medical and allied health professionals for nutritional advice. Conduct Dietary Habits Consultations, identifying areas for improvement and offering strategies for healthier lifestyle choices.

Develop the skills and knowledge to establish relationships, clarify needs, and collaborate with clients experiencing mental health issues. Understand how mental health can impact physical activity goals and overall well-being. Ideal for personal trainers working in various settings, this unit equips professionals with the ability to provide appropriate support within their scope of practice.

Master the ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts in the workplace, such as gyms and fitness centers. Enhance conflict resolution, communication, and interpersonal skills to become a more proficient fitness professional. This unit is suitable for individuals in diverse industries, including coaches and officials in the Australian sport and fitness industries.

Learn to effectively work with clients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, gaining skills in cultural awareness, sensitivity, and communication. Personal trainers will tailor training methods to meet the needs of clients from various cultures and overcome cultural barriers. This unit applies to fitness professionals in settings like fitness facilities, gyms, community centers, and more.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to identify and facilitate opportunities for people with disabilities in the fitness industry. Understand the benefits of physical activity for people with disabilities and strategies for adapting activities and equipment. Graduates will be able to provide inclusive fitness programs, assisting clients with disabilities in achieving their fitness goals and improving overall well-being.