Want an exciting and rewarding career in the Fitness industry? Then get the best start to your career and train with the company that owns and operates fitness centres right across Queensland Qualifications SIS30313 Certificate III in Fitness SIS40210 Certificate IV in Fitness Australian YMCA Institute of Education and Training Resolute Fitness Industry Partners Toowoomba and Darling Downs T: (07) 46 42 0979 F: (07) 46 37 9621 A: 86 Water Street South, Toowoomba Qld 4350 P: PO Box 1235, Toowoomba BC 4350 E: chris@resolutefitness.com.au W: www.resolutefitness.com.au
Qualifications The SIS30313 Certificate III in Fitness qualification is your entry level to work in the fitness industry, one of the fastest growing industries in Australia. The fitness instructor qualification provides you with the knowledge and skills to work in the areas of gym or group exercise instruction. The SIS40210 Certificate IV in Fitness qualification is required to work as a personal trainer in a gym or through your own business. This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to set up your own business and run personal training sessions in a range of environments. The YMCA s Certificate III and IV in Fitness Instructor courses are recognised and accredited by Fitness Australia and Physical Activity Australia, and are recognised in many countries around the world including New Zealand, Canada, and the UK. YMCA Fitness Why study with the YMCA and industry partner Resolute Fitness The YMCA is an international provider of quality sport, recreation and fitness training programs. The YMCA own and manage fitness centres right across Australia, so we know exactly what is needed to be a great exercise professional. Qualifications issued by the Institute are recognised Australia-wide, and in many other countries around the world. Students are recognised for registration as exercise professionals with Fitness Australia or Physical Activity Australia. The flexible methods used by the YMCA allow you to study around your other commitments and at your own pace. You get to attend face to face lectures with teachers that have over 30 years of experience to achieve your qualification. Tutorial support is available to assist you with your studies. Students receive the undivided attention of their tutors, providing students with assistance that is specific to their needs.
Course Delivery The YMCA s fitness courses that are delivered by Resolute Fitness in Toowoomba are conducted using three main methods: 1. A series of self-paced learning materials and a textbook that contain the required theory information to complete the course. These are combined with assessment items that are compiled by your lecturer throughout the duration of your course. 2. Theory based Workshops held at regular intervals to teach the underpinning knowledge required to participate in the practical workshops. 3. Practical workshops are held at regular intervals, allowing students have consistent learning experiences. Each student has access to a Resolute Fitness Services lecturer to help them understand the concepts being covered through face to face tutorial, telephone or email support. The structure of the YMCAs courses allows you to work at your own pace through the course materials. Our support services mean that you can get assistance when you need it. All students have a maximum of twelve months to complete the course you can complete as quickly or as slowly as you like. The flexible nature of the course allows you to work your study around your other commitments and allows you to spend as much time as you require on the course content. To discuss your application in more detail, and to receive an obligation free information, please contact the Toowoomba region YMCA industry partner (Resolute Fitness) directly on (07) 46 42 0970 or 0419 757 762.
Course Outline SIS30313 Certificate III in Fitness Unit Code Core Units HLTAID003 SISFFIT301A SISFFIT302A SISFFIT303A SISFFIT305A SISFFIT306A SISXFAC207 SISXIND101A SISXOHS101A SISXRSK301A SISFFIT307A SISFFIT308A SISFFIT304A Unit Name (Complete all ten units) Provide first aid Provide fitness orientation and health screening Provide quality service in the fitness industry Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery Apply anatomy and physiology principles in a fitness context Provide healthy eating information to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines Maintain sport, fitness and recreation equipment for activities Work effectively in sport and recreation environments Follow occupational health and safety policies Undertake risk analysis of activities Undertake client health assessment Plan and deliver gym programs Instruct and monitor fitness programs Sample Elective Units (Complete two units) SISFFIT312A Plan and deliver an endurance training program SISFFIT313A Plan and deliver exercise to apparently healthy children and adolescents SISFFIT314A Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions SISSSPT303A Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs SISFFIT309A Plan and deliver group exercise sessions Completion of fifteen units of competence is required for registration with Fitness Australia or Physical Activity Australia, the two fitness industry registering bodies.
Course Outline SIS40210 Certificate IV in Fitness Unit Code Core Units BSBSMB401A BSBSMB403A BSBSMB404A SISFFIT415A SISFFIT416A SISFFIT417A SISFFIT418A SISFFIT419A SISFFIT420A SISFFIT421A SISFFIT314A Unit Name (Complete all 11 units) Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business Market the small business Undertake small business planning Work collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals Apply motivational psychology to provide guidance on exercise behaviour and change to meet health and fitness goals Undertake long term exercise programming Undertake appraisals of functional movement Apply exercise science principles to planning exercise Plan and deliver exercise programs to support desired body composition outcomes Plan and deliver personal training Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions Sample Elective Units (Select 4 units) SISFFIT309A SISFFIT312A SISFFIT313A SISSSTC301A SISSSPT303A Plan and deliver group exercise sessions Plan and deliver an endurance training program Plan and deliver exercise to apparently healthy children and adolescents Instruct strength and conditioning techniques Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs Completion of fifteen units of competence is required for registration with Fitness Australia or Physical Activity Australia, the two fitness industry registering bodies.
Course Details Learning Materials You will be issued with a workbook and you will also receive a textbook which for the Certificate III course is Frederic Delaviers the Strength Training Anatomy Workout. This textbook is like having an X-Ray for each exercise. The textbook for the Certificate IV in Fitness is the NSCA s Essentials of personal training, a comprehensive training resource. The YMCA s materials and the provided textbooks contain the information you will need to know to successfully complete the theory requirements of the course. Practical Workshops The practical sessions are a vital component of your training course as they enable you to learn and practice the skills that will be required of you in the workplace. These sessions are conducted in real time PT clinics and Gyms Assessment To successfully complete the course, students are required to work through the assessments for each unit. Each assessment contains a series of questions that are designed to allow you to apply the knowledge you are learning. Once you have completed the written assessment requirements Resolute Fitness will submit them to the YMCA to be to be processed. Students have twelve months to complete each course. Students may apply for an extension, but additional costs will apply.
Practical Workshop Details The practical sessions are designed to be hands on, allowing you to practice the skills you require in a real time industry setting. The workshops also allow you to apply the knowledge you have gained, thereby forming the links between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The practical sessions cover: Client Screening and Fitness Testing Postural Appraisal Exercise Technique and Analysis Programming Exercise Delivery YMCA Fitness Assessment Details There are three main types of assessment that you will undertake in order to complete either fitness certificate. These are: 1. Assignments The assignments will be in the form of written questions and fitness industry scenarios. You will be required to submit these to your Trainer for marking. 2. Observations You will be observed performing set skills such as teaching a fitness program, motivating clients and conducting fitness assessments. These observations are conducted at each practical session and at the end of the course. 3. Practical workshops and assessment Our practical workshops and assessment method is designed to provide you with a better understanding of the fitness industry and the range of program delivery options available to a fitness instructor. This is particularly important for individuals not currently employed in the fitness industry. You will be required to complete these sessions where you will observe and participate in, health appraisals / assessments; programs / personal training sessions; and understand the process for maintenance of fitness equipment.
YMCA Industry Partners Resolute Fitness Chris and Maree Clayton Chris Clayton Chris has been around the fitness and sport training industry since 1981. He currently owns and operates Resolute Fitness Services with his wife Maree. Resolute Fitness is a business that primarily focusses on both manual and movement remedial therapies, that also incorporates health wellbeing and fitness modalities. Chris also studies in the field of spatial medicine which is based on Mr Thomas Myers system of Kinesis Myofascial Integration. Chris has been a teacher and lecturer in the martial arts (over 34 years), Australian Defence Force (Seventeen Years) and within the VET system for (10 years). Chris holds a number of qualifications including - Diploma Fitness - Diploma Sport Coaching - Diploma Sport Development - Certificate IV TAE - Cert IV Small Business Management - Certificates in IV Fitness, Sport Coach Martial Arts Maree Clayton Maree has been dedicated to health and fitness for many years. As mentioned above Maree runs Resolute Fitness Services with Chris and the focus of her work is on manual remedial therapies. Maree is currently studying Structural Integration under the Kinesis Myofascial Integration - Australia, which is headed up by Mr Thomas Myers from the USA. The early years of Maree s involvement in fitness take her back to the early 80 s and being involved with freestyle group fitness. Maree possesses many years of experience as a PT, a Group fitness instructor and as a therapist. Maree holds a number of qualifications including - Diploma Fitness - Diploma Sport Coaching - Diploma Sport Development - Diploma Remedial Massage Therapy - Diploma Reflexology - Certificate IV TAE - Certificates in IV Fitness, Sport Coach Martial Arts
Skills Assessment The skills assessment is used to identify current skills that have been developed through employment or previous training experience. A skills assessment may include review of qualification, questioning and/or observation. A skills assessment can identify opportunities for recognition of prior learning that can reduce workload and course cost. YMCA Fitness Course Fees SIS30313 Certificate III in Fitness Full payment $2300 Pay by the month (select from 3,6 or 10 months) $650 enrolment fee due at time of enrolment Balance then payable via FFA Paysmart Direct Debit at a mutually acceptable fortnightly amount* * or other mutually agreed combination totalling $1650 SIS40210 Certificate IV in Fitness Full payment $3100 Pay by the month (select from 3,6 or 10 months) $750 enrolment fee due at time enrolment Balance then payable via FFA Paysmart Direct Debit at a mutually acceptable fortnightly amount* * or other mutually agreed combination totalling $2350 Combined Cert III and Cert IV Cost $4950 $1000 enrolment fee due at time enrolment Balance then payable via FFA Paysmart Direct Debit at a mutually acceptable fortnightly amount* * or other mutually agreed combination totalling $3950 Course fees include training materials, service, support and assessment for 12 months.
Extensions Students have twelve months to complete the course. If the course has not been completed within that time, the enrolment will expire and students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the units completed. An application for an extension may be submitted in writing to the Director of Training. Extensions will incur additional continuing student support and assessment services fee of $50 per month over the specified course duration. YMCA Fitness Student Support Services All Students are welcome to communicate with their (YMCA) Resolute Fitness lecturer for assistance with course content, assessment tasks, and other course information. It is best to maintain a list of questions, or areas of concern relating to learning objectives. Every contact session has time allocated to assisting students with any study concerns they may have. Remember your lecturer will guide you with your work to the best of their abilities, but they are not there to simply give you the answers. We also offer a study room for students that need a quiet place to study in business hours, on an appointment only basis at our 86 Water Street South location.
YMCA - Resolute Fitness Services (Industry Partner) Refund Policy Students are not eligible for a refund once a completed enrolment form and deposit have been received. Resolute Fitness Services will not consider a refund of course fees once the student has attended their first workshop. We shall only consider exemptions to this policy in the event of extenuating medical circumstances or financial hardship (Medical certificates or other supporting evidence may be requsted). Course deposits are not refunded after the enrolment has been sent to YMCA Brisbane (Normally 3 business days after enrolment) Applications with supporting evidence must be submitted in writing to the Director of Resolute Fitness Services and may also be forwarded to YMCA Brisbane for assessment. YMCA Fitness How to Enrol Step 1 Complete Enrolment Form and Language, literacy and numeracy tool Step 2 Complete Direct Debit Request Form with the enrolment officer (Please complete either bank account or credit card section if paying monthly); or submit full payment Step 3 We compile and send your enrolment to YMCA Brisbane Upon receipt of completed forms and the enrolment fee, the YMCA will send us your induction pack and resources. Resolute Fitness Services will then contact you to arrange your workshop dates and to allocate study resources.
YMCA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING ENROLMENT FORM PERSONAL DETAILS 1. Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss - (please circle) 2. Family Name: Given Name: 3. Contact Details: Postal Address: Post Code: Mobile: Email: 4. Employment Organisation & Contact Details (if applicable): Organisation Postal Address: Post Code: Telephone: Email: COURSE DETAILS 5. Course Name: 6. Commencement Date: 7. Please indicate how you found out about the course: DATE OF BIRTH 8. Date of Birth: / / Day Mth Yr GENDER 9. Gender (tick one box) Female Male ETHNICITY 10. Were you born in Australia? YES NO 11. Are you of Aboriginal or Torres YES NO Strait Islander Origin? 12. If NOT born in Australia, in which country were you born? LANGUAGE 13. Is English your main home language? (tick one box) YES NO If NO, please specify the language spoken. 14. English Proficiency-How well do you speak English (tick one box) Very well Not well Well Not at all
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YMCA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING LANGUAGE LITERACY AND NUMERACY TOOL Question 1 When a work task is beyond you, you should: Adopt a it ll be right attitude Take a sickie Try to palm it off to others Seek help from your team leader Question 2 When providing colleagues with constructive feedback, it should: Be all negative Ignore the truth Reinforce their self-confidence Show you re not interested Question 3 Good performance is a result of: Being motivated, knowing what is expected, being competent Knowing what is expected, not having appropriate skills Being left in the dark to use your own initiative Question 4 Which of the following could assist you with your learning in this course? Ask supervisor for advice Familiarising yourself with policies and procedures Asking your Friends on Facebook Utilising the Internet to research topics Making contact with your course trainer Ignoring the problem Question 5 True or False - The following are effective work practices: Planning your work Prioritising the most important and urgent tasks Ensuring all the required resources are available before starting a work task Interrupting colleagues to ask questions that you could look up the answer to True False Question 6 A member buys a protein shake for $4.50 and a towel for $9.00. How much change would you need to give the member if they paid with a $20 note? Answer:
Question 7 True or False - You can help ensure a safe workplace by: Discussing workplace problems with other team members Only following workplace rules when you have the time Identifying and reporting hazards True False Question 8 If a member is paying $40 per month on direct debit for their membership, how much will their membership cost be for a 12 month contract? Answer: Question 9 Match the term in Column A with its correct definition from Column B. Place your answers in the spaces below. Column A Column B 1. staff meetings a. helping ensure safe working environments 2. workplace health and safety b. a time management tool 3. a prioritise daily to do list c. sharing information with other people in the workplace 4. team goal d. important when receiving instructions 5. job description e. a guide for action 6. policies and procedures f. document outlining work duties 7. listening and questioning g. instructions on how to perform tasks Answers: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: Question 10 Search the internet for information on the Workplace Health and Safety Act and list the website address here: Answer: