Flexible Learning Pathway to a Career in the Fitness Industry 

Lessons 1-3 Components of fitness & principles of training

• Module introduction

• Health related components of fitness

• Principles of Training

• Screening and individual prior to testing

• Reasons for fitness assessment

• When referral is required

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• Progress Assessment lessons 1-3

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Lessons 6-10 Tests of Aerobic Endurance

• 20m shuttle run, Rockport walk test

• Step tests, bicycle ergometer tests, treadmill tests

• Effects of common medications when exercising

• Teaching methodologies and protocols for all the above tests

• Identifying client suitability for various tests

• Advantages & limitations of each test

• Evaluation of test results & feedback to clients

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• Progress Assessment lessons 6-10

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Lessons 11-12 Flexibility Tests

• Sit & reach and straight leg raise

• Hand behind the back /neck tests

• Client suitability, test procedures

• Advantages & limitations of each test

• Evaluation of test results & feedback to clients

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• Progress Assessment lessons 11-12

Lessons 13-14 Muscular Endurance Tests

• Crunch curl and press up tests

• Bench press, squat and plank tests

• Client suitability, test procedures

• Advantages & limitations of each test

• Evaluation of test results & feedback to clients

Lesson 16 Body composition Tests

• DEXA, BMI, Hydrostatic weighing

• Bio-electrical impedance, waist to hip ratio, skinfold callipers

• Client suitability, test procedures

• Advantages & limitations of each test

• Evaluation of test results & feedback to clients

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• Progress Assessment lesson 16