Fitness Science 800 Hours Advanced Diploma

This Advanced Diploma is broken up into three sections:

1. Three Health and Fitness Core (compulsory) modules
2. Four science based modules
3. Industry Project

The approximate duration of the program is 800 study hours, although this is only a guide and we encourage you to work at your own pace. There are no deadlines for assignments and you are not required to complete your studies by a specified end date. You are in control of how much you learn.

1 Core Modules:

Health & Fitness I

Gain an understanding of health, fitness and well-being with this foundation course for those wanting to become Fitness Instructors in: gymnasiums, holiday resorts, hotels, leisure centres, sporting environments, swimming pools, schools and more. This course is also ideal for anyone who working in or wishing to work in health food shops as as a Naturopath. More....

Health & Fitness II

• undertake fitness testing manage fitness testing services develop exercise programs lead a fitness program, explain how cardiovascular responses vary and develop guidelines for weight training. More....

Health & Fitness III

• Refine your existing fitness and management skills! This distance learning course in fitness evaluation and management develops skills in analysis, evaluation, and consequential management of health and fitness characteristics for a specific individual. Builds on Health and Fitness I and II. More....

2 Elective Modules:

Human Anatomy II BSC112

An advanced anatomy course developed for people wishing to develop a career in health and human sciences, paramedical, and alternative therapies. This course is especially useful for massage therapists and other health care professionals working in close contact with patient's bodies. More....

Biochemistry I (Animal and Human) BSC103

Learn about the biological and chemical basis of animal life". Biochemistry - Animals" is the knowledge basis for all human and animals health studies. Learn with highly qualified and experienced tutors the basis of life. More....

Biochemistry II (Plant & Animal) BSC203

Strengthen your biochemical knowledge and further your career ! Learn about the important building blocks of life including: Amino acids, proteins, sugars, polysaccharides, lipids, enzymes, vitamins, hormones, RNA and DNA. More....

Biopsychology I BPS108

Understand the relationship between our physical and mental processes. Our behaviour is influenced by both our psychological and our physical conditions. Moreover, our state of mind and our physical conditions affect each other. More....

Food Coaching VRE110

Acting as your clients' personal health coach, you can encourage them in their weight management challenges, by for example:suggesting clean foods for a more healthy lifestyle. Good diet is a crucial element to healthy living and so clean food, free of additives and consumed as nature intended is an excellent lifestyle approach to good nutrition. More....

Human Biology IB - Bioenergetics BSC201

Learn to understand and manage energy in the human body. Discover how energy affects our body, how to manage people's energy, where it comes from and what affects energy levels. Learn about energy and movement within the human body. More....

Human Biology II - Muscles and Movement BSC202

Learn about human muscles and their movement. This course describes why humans see, touch, smell, taste and hear the world around us like we do. Practical examples show how our body is able to move and how to improve flexibility, performance and posture. More....

Human Biology III - Cardiorespiratory Performance BSC301

Learn to maximise breathing capacity. Breathing is the most important function in the human body, it is the first function that keep us alive. This course provides you with knowledge to improve your energy levels and prevent ageing with correct respiration. More....

Human Physiology II BSC111

An advanced course that will develop further your understanding of the principles of physiology, examining functions of the cells, tissues and systems of the human body. Learn how our bodies maintain internal equilibrium and health while exposed to the most variable range of conditions, such as physical, psychological and environmental factors. More....

Human Nutrition I BRE102 CLD

Learn the basics of nutrition! This distance learning course provides an understanding of the sources, actions, and interactions of nutrients from the food that we consume. Looking at the balance of the nutrients in foods and what makes up a balanced diet. More....

Neuropsychology BPS306

Learn about nervous system control and behaviour. This course provides a different perspective on psychology with insights into how many psychological disorders can be more to do with the physical condition of a person than purely their experiences, attitudes, genetics or learning experiences. More....

Sports Nutrition BRE303

Learn how nutrition relates to sporting performance. This course details some elements such as energy in the athlete's body, fluids, competition and training diets. Perfect for the amateur (or professional) sportsman, trainer, coach, or anyone wanting to better manage diet for improved or more appropriate sporting performance. More....

Sports Psychology BPS106 CLD

Understand the psychology behind successful performance! This module will develop your skills and understanding of psychological principles for use in sports. The curriculum covers motivation, team dynamics as well as psychological traits of successful athletes. More....

Weight Loss Consultant BRE307

Learn how to advise people to lose weight. This course is ideal for Health and Fitness Coaches and covers how to set up effective weight loss services and provide you with the knowledge and skills to support these services. More....

3 The course is completed with the following project:

Industry Project BIP000

The completion of an Industry Project or Work Experience are necessary components to complete in order to satisfy our qualification requirement. There are two options available to you to satisfy this requirement:

Alternative 1.

If you work in the industry that you have been studying; you may submit a reference from your employer, in an effort to satisfy this industry (ie. workplace project) requirement; on the basis of RPL (ie. recognition for prior learning), achieved through your current and past work experience.

The reference must indicate that you have skills and an awareness of your industry, which is sufficient for you to work in a position of responsibility.

Alternative 2.

If you do not work in the relevant industry, you need to undertake a project of approximately 100 hours as follows:

Procedure for a Workplace Project

This project is a major part of the course involving the number of hours relevant to the course (see above). Although the course does not contain mandatory work requirements, work experience is seen as highly desirable.

This project is based on applications in the work place and specifically aims to provide the student with the opportunity to apply and integrate skills and knowledge developed through various areas of formal study.

Students will design this project in consultation with a tutor to involve industry based activities in the area of specialised study which they select to follow in the course. The project outcomes may take the form of a written report, folio, visuals or a mixture of forms. Participants with relevant, current or past work experience will be given exemption from this project if they can provide suitable references from employers that show they have already fulfilled the requirements of this project (see Alternative 1.)

Students will be assessed on how well they achieve the goals and outcomes they originally set as part of their negotiations with their tutor. During each 100 hours of the project, the students will present three short progress reports. These progress reports will be taken into account when evaluating the final submission. The tutor must be satisfied that the work submitted is original.