About the Training

Fitness Australia and Baker IDI invite you to attend a two day training workshop to become an accredited Lift for Life® provider. The training is delivered by an accredited Exercise Physiologist. The program is being delivered as a component of the National Partnership Agreement on Preventative Health and is giving the fitness industry an exciting opportunity to get involved in this initiative that promotes a healthier, more active community. This training workshop is a registered Continuing Education course with Fitness Australia (15 CECs), Kinect Australia (3 PDPs) and Exercise Sports Science Australia (15 CECs).

Training Details:

• The training is run over two consecutive days, from 9am - 4pm on both days.
• Prior to the training, participants are asked to watch a DVD and answer some accompanying questions that need to be handed in at the training workshop.
• Following the training, participants have one month to complete a short assessment based on the information presented.

 Training is comprised of ten learning modules:

• The Lift for Life® Market
• Common Chronic Conditions
• Diabetes Explained
• Current Resistance Training Research
• Strength Training Guidelines
• The Lift for Life Program
• Exercise Pre-Screening, Assessment & Prescription
• Safety Considerations
• Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Who is eligable to attend the training?

• Hold a Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer), AND have a minumim of two years work experience as a registered exercise professional

OR be an accredited  

• Exercise Physiologists
• Physiotherapists, or  
• Osteopath.

For more information contact Chris Alexander the Lift for Life® Training Coordinator by emailing chris.alexander@fitness.org.au or call 1300 211 311.

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