Diploma of FitnessDevelop your passion for fitness to the highest level, by obtaining professional skills to become a fitness specialist in football. Enhance your ability to plan, implement and monitor exercise programs, plus benefit from a broad range of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, management and injury speciality elements. From exercise rehabilitation and weight management, to personal training and football conditioning, it’s the perfect course to deliver optimal results, as well as broader business and project management skills.
Entry Requirements
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent and a period of work history in the fitness industry or personal participation in fitness activities is also recommended
Program Duration
Full Time 1 years Or 6 months (for those who already possess Certificate III & IV in Fitness qualifications)
Part Time 2 years Or 1 year (for those who already possess Certificate III & IV in Fitness qualifications)
* Note: Duration may vary according to electives
N.B. Face to face and correspondence courses can be tailored to
an individual or group’s specific needs and requirements. AFC has
options available for this course to be delivered in a shorter time
period without compromising the quality of learning, or the value of
the qualification. Contact AFC now to find out how to enrol in this
course with a delivery and duration option that suits you best.
Course Prerequisites
The pre-requisite for the Diploma is the Certificate IV in Fitness.
Course Commencement
Course commences in February, April, July and September each year for full time and part time applicants.
Program Articulation
Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into further study programs and/or may contribute towards study credits.
Program Award
Diploma in Fitness (Football Fitness Trainer)
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods comprise supervised classroom learning, lectures, supervised practical components, work experience/practical placement and field trips.
Assessment Methods
The assessment for the Diploma in Fitness covers a range of formats to fully prepare the applicants for each topic area. Study plans are included to assist students in learning with regular practice assessments and tutoring services available. These include:
- Theory Assessments
- Written Assessment Tasks
- Practical Assessment
- Practical Placement WorkbookIndustry Skills Workbook
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)
Applicants who have completed studies in allied areas to health and fitness or have relevant life or work experiences may be eligible for RPL/RCC. This involves matching the skills and knowledge acquired from formal learning and experience against the requirements of the course. If the information presented is relevant to the course then some parts of the course and related assessments may not need to be completed.
Tuition Language
English or other language (If Require)
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact AFC office.
Accreditation
Qualifications granted by AFC are accredited by the Queensland Government through the Department of Education, Training and the Arts. This program is nationally recognised under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). AFC National Training Provider No. 31717
Course Structure
The course structure below shows what you must do to complete this course. Units/modules are arranged in groups and sometimes also in subgroups.
You must complete each group as specified as well as following the course completion instructions. If a course contains optional groups there will statement at the top of the course indicating how many you must do.
The qualification provides a learning pathway to the Fitness Industry Training Package (SRF04 V2) qualification SRF50206 – Diploma of Fitness.
The qualification is competency based and workplace focused. The Training Package rules require completion of twenty-seven (27) units of competency to achieve the Diploma of
Fitness as follows:
- eight (8) core / compulsory units
- fifteen (15) stream units
- four ( 4) elective units
Students study in the areas of anatomy and physiology, fitness management, psychology and sociology, injury management and rehabilitation, advanced computers, advanced nutrition and body composition, children’s exercise, disabilities, and moderate risk exercise specialties.
The approved nominal reporting hours of delivery for the Diploma of Fitness is 1086 Hours.
N. B. If a student is attempting the Diploma of Fitness without having completed the Certificate IV in Fitness, the student will be required to complete a further 21 pre - requisite units.
| CORE UNITS |
| BSBADM502A |
Manage meetings |
| BSBFLM404A |
Lead work teams |
| ICAITU126B |
Use advanced features of computer applications |
| SRXGCSS07A |
Determine needs of client populations |
| SRXINU004A |
Promote compliance with laws and legal principles |
| SRXINU005A |
Manage culture and education to expand participation in a leisure and recreation service |
| SRXOGN002A |
Manage projects |
| SRXOHS003B |
Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety system |
| SRXRIK002A |
Manage an organisation’s risk |
| STREAM UNITS |
| SRFAHN001A |
Make referrals and work collaboratively with allied health professionals where appropriate |
| SRFAHN002A |
Receive and respond to rehabilitation referrals from allied health professionals |
| SRFFIT016A |
Apply information from postural appraisals to fitness programs for moderate risk clients |
| SRFFIT017A |
Provide nutrition information to clients with specific requirements in accordance with recommended guidelines |
| SRFFIT018A |
Apply anatomy and physiology to fitness programs for moderate risk clients |
| SRFFSP001A |
Provide body composition management programming for moderate risk clients |
| SRFFSP002A |
Provide information about injury prevention and management to fitness clients |
| SRFFSP003A |
Plan and deliver exercise to promote physical and psychological well–being in low to moderate risk clients |
| SRFFSP004A |
Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk children and young adolescents |
| SRFFSP005A |
Plan and deliver exercise for people with a disability |
| SRFFSP006A |
Plan and deliver exercise strategies for musculoskeletal rehabilitation |
| SRFFSP007A |
Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk clients with cardio–respiratory considerations |
| SRFFSP008A |
Plan and deliver exercise for clients with moderate risk of metabolic syndrome |
| SRFFSP009A |
Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk clients with musculoskeletal needs |
| SRFFSP010A |
Plan and deliver exercise for low to moderate risk clients with neurological impairment |
| ELECTIVE UNITS |
| SRXINU009A |
Apply an understanding of psychology to expand participation in a leisure and recreation service |
| SRXINU010A |
Apply an understanding of sociology to expand participation in leisure and recreation service |
| SRSCOP023B |
Design an athlete's diet |
| SRFCHA001A |
Plan and deliver exercise for children and young adolescents |
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