PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR FITNESS PROFESSIONALS
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The nature and variety of work in the fitness industry has been in a rapid state of change for several years.
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THE ELITE FITNESS LEADERS CERTIFICATE
The requirements in order to be awarded the Elite Fitness Leaders Certificate are:
- Students are to complete the Core Studies, followed by 2 Elective Modules, and then the Psychology and Counselling module.
- Students are to fulfill the other requirements as outlined below.
The aim of the Core Studies is to elevate the standard of core knowledge and competency for people working in the field of fitness through the provision of a pre-service education program.
The aim of specialist modules is to contextualise and expand the leaning process and competencies into one of the recognised specialist areas.
1. CORE STUDIES: STAGES 1 AND 2
The following subject areas are partly covered in the first module, and completed in the second:
- Health and Fitness
- Recreation Management
- Physiology and Anatomy
CORE STUDIES STAGE: 1
There are 12 lessons in this module as follows:
1. Introduction to Health & Fitness
2. Exercise Physiology
3. Exercise Principles & Cardio Respiratory Programming
4. Introduction to Biomechanics: The Skeleton & Muscles
5. Biomechanics & Risk
6. Fitness Program Design
7. Delivering a Fitness Program
8. Physiology: Digestion, Excretion, Physiological Systems
9. Regulating Body Physiology
10. Ergogenic Aids to Performance
11. Safety, Injury & General Well-being
12. Fitness Programs for Special Groups
CORE STUDIES STAGE: 2
There are 7 lessons in this module as follows:
1. Nerves & Motor Skills
2. Skeletal Muscle
3. Muscle Organisation & Movement
4. Muscle Flexibility & Posture
5. Managing Diet
6. Managing an Exercise Program
7. Writing an Exercise Program
2. ELECTIVE SPECIALIST MODULE
The student will normally choose to study from a module from the following:
Advanced Aerobics
Aquafitness
Resistance & Gym Supervision
Other options may occasionally be accepted, students will need to contact the School to confirm acceptance of an alternative module to those listed here.
3. FURTHER ELECTIVE MODULE
The student will choose one module from:
Sports Nutrition
Sports Psychology
Motivation
Medical Terminology
Other options may occasionally be accepted, students will need to contact the School to confirm acceptance of an alternative module to those listed here.
4. PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING MODULE
The module Psychology and Counselling will be sent to you unless you arrange otherwise. Alternative psychology modules offered by the school may be accepted (e.g. Sports Psychology), but a special arrangement must be made in advance of the course being sent.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. FIRST AID
The student must complete a First Aid Certificate with either the Red Cross, or an equivalent course with a reputable body that holds good standing both nationally and internationally (e.g. the Red Cross, or St. John’s Ambulance).
2. PRACTICAL
PART 1: PRACTICAL WORK
Students are to undertake practical work in a health and fitness workplace (e.g. a gymnasium or health club) under the supervision of a qualified consultant or instructor. This must be documented in detail for 40 hours of work, by your supervisor, in a log book supplied by the school.
An instructor is considered qualified if:
- They hold a degree or diploma in Fitness or human movement; or
- They were registered as a Fitness Leader under the old Fitness Leader registration scheme conducted by AFAC; or
- They studied a “reputable and relevant” course, of 200 hours or more duration; and have the equivalent of 2 years or more (part time or full time) industry experience, within a reputable gymnasium or health club.
PART 2: WORK EXPERIENCE
Students are to complete work experience in a reputable and relevant situation for a period of 150 hours. This may be paid or unpaid work, in self employment, or in the employ of someone else.
Students must validate the nature and scope of this work by supplying two references (e.g. from employers, supervisors, colleagues or clients).
The references need to be letters which provide the following information:
- Name and contact details of the writer.
- Your relationship with the writer, and their interest in the fitness industry
- The hours that you have worked, and the dates between which that work was undertaken.
- What you actually did
- Their opinion of the quality of the work you undertook.
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