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• This course may include some regional tutorials and/or weekend workshops where applicable. This course offers opportunities for elective studies from a choice of pool lifeguard, Austswim, kayaking, surf coaching and bushwalking where applicable.

Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

TAFESA Code	National Code	Qualification	Estimated time to complete
HNS	SRF40206	Certificate IV in Fitness	12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Certificate IV in Fitness
Advanced anatomy and exercise physiology; advanced programming; client service; dealing with conflict; exercise for special populations; personal training; fitness testing; leadership; occupational health and safety procedures; postural screening; programming and equipment use and maintenance; projects; psychology; nutrition; and using new and innovative fitness equipment.

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

• Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent)
• Any Certificate III
• Satisfactory achievement in the TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS)

There is increased public awareness of health and fitness issues leading to a growth in fitness club membership and personal training. Courses in this area cover anatomy and physiology, fitness programming and client service, fitness testing and personal training and use in new fitness equipment. Graduates would be able to seek work in leisure centres and health and fitness centres as personal trainers and fitness instructors.

Award - SATAC application process

• Applications for the 2011 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
• Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
• Applications for 'Apply to Campus' courses are made direct to the relevant campus and a separate application is required for each course an applicant wants to study.

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2140 in 2010. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

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