Fitness

Subject: Fitness

Subject Type: Core

Year Level/s / Unit Length: 10 – One Semester Only

Why study this subject?

This subject reflects the role of instructors who perform a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry. It is recommended that students select this subject if they are not doing senior Physical Education and intend to do the Certificate III in Fitness qualification in Year 11 and 12. This subject serves as an introduction to the ways a certificate course operates and, while it is advantageous to have this introduction, it is not mandatory.

Students should have a passion for and or interest in pursuing a career in the fitness or sports industries. They must have good quality written and spoken communication skills and an enthusiasm /motivation to participate in physical activity sessions.

Students will undertake group exercise instruction, delivering exercise sessions designed for participation by a group of clients with a mix of ages/fitness levels. Sessions may be freestyle, pre-choreographed or circuit style. These individuals instruct and demonstrate complete exercise sessions to groups with limited individual interaction.

Students will also perform gym instruction, provide individually tailored client assessments, provide technique correction as needed, and develop and demonstrate programs.

Focus areas studied may include: • Energy systems • Training program • Fitness components

Assessment Techniques

Examination, physical demonstration

Senior School Pathways

Certificate III in Fitness

Units available for selection:

Semesters Available Course Requirements 1 2

✓ Good quality written and spoken communication skills