Certified Fitness Specialist

This course introduces the learners to the current methods of assessing energy expenditure and applying the skills in measuring body composition using skinfold calliper. It also aims to develop learners’ skills to apply their knowledge in prescribing and programming exercises for broader community using stack weight, free weight and other exercise equipment. Upon completion, the learners will be proficient in providing instructions for fitness exercises and activities.

Duration

A total of 21 hours of lessons and one hour of practical examination.

Award

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded:

Certified Fitness Specialist

Course Outline

• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Body Composition and Flexibility Exercise
• Body Composition – Practical
• Flexibility Exercises – Practical
• Flexibility Tests - Practical
• Muscular Testing
• Muscular Testing – Practical
• Weight Training (Stack & Free Weights)
• Weight Training Exercises - Practical
• Cardio Fitness Testing
• Cardio Fitness Testing – Practical
• Cardio Fitness Exercises
• Cardio Fitness Exercises - Practical

Prerequisites

In order to register for this course, you will need to have a valid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.

NOTE: If you do not have a valid CPR Certificate, we will arrange for the training at a subsidized rate. Please check with us for more details.