The College of Health and Fitness

This learner resource details procedures for assisting in conducting recreation sessions. It covers safety and emergency response protocols, equipment selection and checks, identifying hazards and associated risks using a risk assessment matrix, monitoring participant behaviour and compliance, and conducting post-activity debriefs and performance reviews. The document provides step-by-step guidance and examples for various tasks, i...

Caffeine's advantages for energy and performance are weighed against its potential downsides like sleep disruption. The complexities of maintaining a very lean physique year-round are examined, considering physiological adaptations and energy availability. The impact of processed foods on overeating and body composition is investigated, highlighting differences compared to unprocessed diets. Furthermore, the publication offers insi...

The provided texts detail a learner guide and supplementary materials for the SISSSCO002 Community Coaching course. The guide comprehensively covers the skills and knowledge required for community sports coaches in Australia. Key areas explored include understanding the Australian sports industry structure, adhering to legal and ethical responsibilities, effective communication strategies, and building positive working relationship...

This learner resource, "SISXCAI010 - Develop strength and conditioning programs," provides a comprehensive guide to designing and implementing effective strength and conditioning programs. It covers needs analysis, program planning (including exercise selection and scheduling), implementation, and monitoring/evaluation. The resource details various training phases and methods, considers participant differences (age, sex, ability), ...

The provided texts are excerpts from a coaching handbook and learner guide for the SISSSCO001 course, focusing on coaching foundation-level sports participants. The materials detail the responsibilities of coaches before, during, and after sessions, including planning, communication, behaviour management, and equipment maintenance. Significant emphasis is placed on creating a safe and inclusive environment through clear communicati...

This article from MASS Research Review explores the implementation of split-body and full-body training programs for strength and muscle growth. It highlights that while overall gains are similar when volume and load are equated, specific scenarios favour one approach over the other. Exercise order is crucial for maximising specific strength, suggesting prioritising target lifts early in a session, more easily managed in split rout...

This learner resource, "SISFFIT053 - Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients," details the scope of practice for fitness instructors providing nutritional advice. It outlines how to assess client needs, deliver appropriate guidance based on Australian Dietary Guidelines, and recognise when referral to medical professionals is necessary. The resource extensively covers client communication, goal setting, and tracking p...

This learner resource, "SISFFIT051 – Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction," guides fitness instructors through establishing and maintaining professional practice. It covers legal and ethical requirements, collaborative relationships with health professionals, professional reflection and development, and maintaining evidence-based knowledge. The resource uses a chapter format, incorporating activities...

This learner resource, "SISFFIT049-Learner Resource-F-v1.0.pdf", details the application of exercise science principles in fitness instruction. It covers identifying credible information sources, interpreting exercise science terminology, and designing safe and effective exercise programs tailored to individual client needs and goals. The document also explores acute and chronic physiological responses to training, injury preventio...

This article addresses the popular but likely incorrect notion that seed oils are detrimental to health, often labelled as inflammatory and linked to heart disease. It clarifies that seed oils are vegetable oils extracted from seeds, such as soybean, canola, and sunflower oils, and their bad reputation stems largely from their high linoleic acid content. The author examines claims against seed oils by referencing scientific studies...

This learner resource from Precision RTO Resources details the development and instruction of personalised exercise programs for older clients. It covers pre-exercise screening, fitness assessments, program design incorporating exercise science principles, session planning, client instruction and monitoring, and program evaluation. The guide emphasises client-centred communication and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Th...

Pull-ups are difficult primarily because the upper body muscles have to lift the significantly larger mass of the lower body against gravity. This resource explains why this fundamental bodyweight exercise is challenging and offers five specific techniques to improve strict pull-up performance. These methods include building grip strength and shoulder mobility through dead hangs, activating the scapula, utilizing holds and slow neg...

This learner resource from Precision RTO Resources details the SISFFIT043 qualification: developing and instructing personalised exercise programs for body composition goals. It comprehensively covers client assessment, program design incorporating exercise science principles, session planning and instruction, client support and motivation, and program evaluation. The resource includes numerous case studies and activities to reinfo...

This learner resource, SISFFIT041, is a comprehensive guide for developing personalised exercise programs. It details the process of identifying client needs through pre-exercise screening and fitness assessments, planning programs based on individual preferences and medical advice, and designing individual exercise sessions. The resource incorporates training principles, including adaptation, overload, and specificity, to ensure p...

The provided texts detail guidelines for establishing and managing client relationships in community services. One source is a comprehensive learner resource outlining best practices, including establishing professional boundaries, effective communication, addressing diverse needs, maintaining confidentiality, and handling challenging behaviours. The second source acts as a briefing document summarising the key points of the learne...

The first source, an excerpt from "All notes 1/14/2025", is a chapter focusing on modifying exercise sessions for clients, stressing progress monitoring, adjustment implementation, and detailed record-keeping. The second source, "SISFFIT045-Learner Resource-F-v1.1.pdf", is a comprehensive learner resource for developing and instructing personalised exercise programs for adolescents. It covers client assessment, program design, sess...

A fitness industry assumption is that training to muscular failure is essential for optimal gains. However, recent research challenges this idea, suggesting that stopping a couple of repetitions shy of failure can be equally effective for building strength and muscle. A study comparing training to failure with leaving reps in reserve found similar physical outcomes but less discomfort and more positive feelings in the latter group....

This learner resource, "BSBESB404 - Market new business ventures," is a training manual outlining the process of marketing a new business. It covers four key stages: developing a marketing strategy, establishing a marketing mix, implementing the strategy, and evaluating performance. The manual provides guidance on identifying target markets, competitors, and ethical considerations, as well as selecting appropriate marketing and pro...

This podcast provides practical guidance for individuals aiming to achieve body composition goals despite having demanding or unpredictable schedules. It emphasises prioritising consistency over perfection, suggesting strategies like auditing schedules for predictable windows, identifying key obstacles, and maximising downtime for meal prep and flexible training. The text encourages simplifying nutrition tracking and offers tips fo...