Assistant Fitness Trainer - Foundation

Course details

Job Purpose

The purpose of a Fitness Assistant is to promote health and fitness participation of new and existing members. Also, to provide a friendly and informative fitness environment, actively assisting other workers and members.

Occupational Description

A fitness assistant works to provide a clean, safe and friendly environment that promotes regular member attendance and satisfaction. They are a source of information and encouragement for all members and actively assist fitness instructors wherever possible.

Occupational Roles

A fitness assistant should be able to:

• Provide safe, clean and friendly fitness environment; 
  
• Promote fitness exercise as a part of an healthy lifestyle and be a positive example of it; 
  
• Support fitness and health-related motives and goals for individuals; 
  
• Provide information about the role of physical activity, modes of exercise and related services; 
  
• Observe clients/members at all times and inform them where necessary about health and safety requirements and emergency procedures in the fitness environment; 
  
• Positively interact and motivate clients/members to participate in regular physical activity; 
  
• Promote healthy activities for daily living to clients/members (lifestyle management); 
  
• Promote customer referral: invite customers to bring friend and family along and promote their fitness activities in their social environment; 
  
• Work within the parameters given at Level 2, recognizing the standards and professional limitations that this provides, referring to appropriate members of staff for guidance and support.
  

INTRODUCTION TO BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY 

• Session 1 - The Skeletal system 
  
• Session 2 - The Muscular system 
  
• Session 3 - Kinesiology 
  

CARDIO-RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 

• Section 1: The Heart, Lungs and Blood Vessels 
  

CLIENT HEALTH SCREENING 

• Section 1: Information Gathering 
  
• Section 2: How to conduct a client health screening-PARQ 
  

GYM SESSION STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

• Section 1: Principles of a Gym Session 
  
• Section 2: Main Components of a Gym Session 
  

INTRODUCTION TO WELLNESS 

• Section 1: Components of Wellness 
  
• Section 2: Components of Physical Fitness 
  

WORKING AS A FITNESS PROFESSIONAL

• Section 1: Professional conduct 
  
• Section 2: Introduction to code of ethical practice 
  

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT 

• Section 1: General instructions for Cardiovascular Machines 
  
• Section 2: Types of cardiovascular training equipment's 

EFFECTIVE CUSTOMER CARE FOR THE ADOPTION& MAINTENANCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Section 1: Introduction to Customer service 
  
• Section 2: Supporting your client 

HEALTH & SAFETY IN WORK PLACE

• Section 1: Maintenance Safety Precautions 
  
• Section 2: Hygiene in a gym environment