Individual Fitness Instructor

The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to function as an Individual Fitness Instructor. Individual Fitness Instructors design and implement a physical activity programme for individuals as well as screen, assess, monitor health related fitness programmes. Typical graduate attributes include among others leadership, discipline, compassion and dedication. A qualified learner will be able to: • Test and assess individuals for fitness programmes. • Design and plan and instruct individual fitness programmes.

Individual Fitness has historically been viewed as an occupation that lacks professionalism and/or recognition despite the success individuals have achieved. This occupational qualification provides a formalisation for a growing entrepreneurial career opportunity in the fitness and exercise industry. Formalisation of qualifications stimulates industry growth through higher standards of education and accountability. The main benefit of a learners completing this occupational certificate is that the learner will have both social and economic opportunities. Learners will have the opportunity to develop a social standing as a specialist and/or professional within the sector by providing advice on exercise, fitness, and wellness through a variety of platforms such as individual based interventions and social media or online. Qualifying learners will be able to access job opportunities within the fitness environment. In addition, the learner will have access to further career opportunities within the fitness and associated industries. The sector allows for job growth within corporate business structures such as large wellness and fitness facilities; these job growth prospects range from junior to senior positions. The overall benefit of the economy is that the qualification provides an entrepreneurial and self-employment opportunities by allowing for independent individual training businesses. Through vertical and horizontal career growth opportunities, learners have access to career opportunities within variety of sport codes.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): • Learners will gain access to the part-qualification through RPL for Access as provided for in the QCTO RPL Policy. RPL for access is conducted by accredited educational institution, skills development provider or workplace accredited to offer that specific qualification/part qualification. • Learners who have acquired competencies of the modules of a qualification or part qualification will be credited for modules through RPL. • RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this part-qualification is: • NQF Level 3 qualification.

• Prepare, plan, and assess individuals for fitness programme based on individual needs and goals.
• Design and instruct an exercise programme to assist an individual to achieve his/her fitness needs and goals.