Diary Dates 2008

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FITNESS
NEW COURSE
JULY 2008
Cert 3 Fitness Full time
Maximum 8 students

AUGUST 2008
Cert 3 Fitness Part time
Maximum 8 students

OCTOBER 2008
Cert 4 Fitness Part time
Maximum 8 students

MEDICAL RECEPTION Online Study
Commence anytime
4- 6 weeks duration
Individual units available

FIRST AID
CPR and level 1 held on the first day of level 2.

Level 2 dates
June 5, 11, 16, 21
July 2, 12, 22

Level 2 commences
9 am - 4.30 am
Study a 1 day course with home study or
2 days consecutive study face to face 

HOSPITALITY 
RSA 
June 4, 14, 27
July 16, 31
Food hygiene 
June 7, 13, 25
July 9, 26, 30

Email: mhts

Phone: 95637222     

Mobile: 0412656837

9a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Map of location of training room

FITNESS INDUSTRY

Melbourne Health Training Services offers the Certificate 3 in Fitness - the minimum entry requirement to gain employment in fitness as well as the Certificate 4 in Fitness. Qualified fitness instructors work in gyms and leisure centres and community health centres all over Australia and conduct fitness assessments, design exercise programs and instruct clients in these exercises. You can gain employment in one of the following fields of exercise: gym instructor, fitness leader, fitness trainer or as a fitness instructor conducting activities. With the Certificate 4 in Fitness you can work independently as a personal trainer and plan, conduct and evaluate activities for your clients.

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR - GYMNASIUM WORKER : Certificate 3 in Fitness

Designs and delivers exercise programs for low risk individuals in a controlled environment

A person trained in fitness activity specific competencies to instruct low risk individual and group clients in specified work environments, under predictable circumstances

A Fitness Instructor facilitates skill transfer or development to clients in order that they may exercise independently or with minimal supervision. This requires the Instructor to be able to:

•  conduct an initial client induction including basic screening, fitness appraisal, program development and exercise instruction

• design individualised training programs within the context of a long term plan 

• critique technique and apply a variety of appropriate instructional strategies in a range of exercise modalities

• regularly appraise client’s fitness and skill acquisition and modify their program accordingly.

The Certificate III in Fitness course comprises Sport and Recreation Core Units, Fitness Stream Units and Electives. There are two specialisation streams; Group Fitness Instructor stream (formerly aerobic module) or Gym Instructor stream. Successful completion of the course qualifies you as either a group fitness instructor or gym instructor. During the course you will learn about anatomy and physiology, biomechanics and nutrition and exercise instruction and program design. The course incorporates theory-based classes, practical classes, research assignments, group work and on-the-job training.

TESTIMONIALS

"I enjoyed the small class sizes. I work better and get more attention from the trainers"

"The lectures were fun and very interactive. I liked the practical sessions in the gym because you were given individual attention. I would recommend MHTS to all my friends"

FITNESS TRAINER - PERSONAL TRAINER : Certificate 4 in Fitness

Designs and delivers exercise programs for low risk individuals (in small groups) in a somewhat less controlled environment.

A person who possesses a wide range of relevant instructing and fitness–specific competencies and who facilitates the development in clients of a fit and healthy lifestyle in a range of environments

A Fitness Trainer works with low risk clients in both predictable and unpredictable circumstances

• A Fitness Trainer must be able to:
  develop, conduct and evaluate long term period fitness plans

• evaluate and analyse the performance of individual clients or groups in a variety of fitness settings

• provide advice on a range of areas related to health and fitness

• undertake basic dynamic postural screening using applied biomechanics

• apply teaching methods and instructional styles in a variety of indoor and outdoor fitness settings

• supervise and train other fitness staff.
  A Fitness Trainer may take further vocational training in other areas, such as musculoskeletal rehabilitation exercise instruction after referral from, and under any guidelines set by, a medical or suitably qualified allied health professional; exercise for specific population groups; and, lifestyle planning and behaviour modification.

FITNESS SPECIALIST : Requires Diploma in Fitness

Plans, delivers and monitors exercise interventions for moderate risk people, working in close operation with suitably credentialed allied health professionals

A person who is skilled in working in a variety of environments relating to the delivery of higher level fitness training, sports conditioning and other fitness and health related activities. A Fitness Specialist is involved in the planning and delivery of exercise programs for moderate risk clients in a range of unpredictable circumstances, in conjunction with a suitably credentialed allied health professional and/or medical professional.

A Fitness Specialist is able to: 

• Work in a variety of environments eg, hospital, fitness centre, private home, portable gym

• Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk specific populations in collaboration with and under the guidance and supervision of allied health professionals, eg, physiotherapist

• Plan an deliver higher level fitness training, sports conditioning, sports trainer, dealing with elite athletes

• Manage GP referrals requesting admission into and supervision within specific approved programs

• Liaise with a range of other professionals from both the fitness and health industries, and engage in project management and health promotional activities

• Carry out the functions of middle management, including staff management and training.

Who should participate in one of these courses?

• VCE school leavers who miss out on a place in a degree course

• VCE school leavers and others who wish to advance their qualifications while determining whether the Fitness, Sport, Recreation field suits them

• Those looking for a short course to qualify them to work in the Fitness Industry

Delivery

Melbourne's premium fitness training school offers quality level 3 and 4 fitness courses with small class sizes - student numbers less than 10. Fast track courses, full or part time are run at the Bentleigh training rooms. Class notes are available online and self paced computerised tutorials form part of the instruction method. Professional development programs are offered at the school. You are assured of success without stress at MHTS! Course delivery and assessment is in line with adult learning principles incorporating structured tutorials, interactive workshops, case studies, written examinations, project work and practical demonstrations. 

Grants available

Melbourne Health Training Services is a Registered Training Organisation which enables students to apply for Government Grants.

Wanting to work with Older Adults? The IHF cover these specific units including Exercises for Older Adults within the Certificate IV in Fitness. COTA and Living Longer Living Stronger™ have allocated funding (up to $500 per student) towards those genuinely wanting to study (either Certificate III or Certificate IV in Fitness) and work with the older population (50+). Applications close 25th January 2007.

For further information visit http://www.cotavic.org.au/living_longer.

Students enrolling into a course who have a Parents Returning to Work Grant identification number are eligible to claim up to $1000 in costs for course fees, books, materials and childcare fees. Students must apply for the grant prior to enrolment. Information regarding eligibility and how to apply for the grant is available on the web site at http://parentsreturntowork.net.au/.